REVIEW of Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

When Opal moves to Naomi, Florida with her father, the Preacher, she doesn’t know a soul. Her mother up and … More

REVIEW of The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo

Rob Horton lives in a Florida motel with his father, a father who refuses to speak the name of his … More

I recently had the privilege of reviewing an advance copy of Cogheart, a middle grade steampunk adventure by Peter Bunzl. … More

After rescuing her White Bear prince in the previous book, Rose is living happily with Charles and their children Estelle … More

Clara Stahlbaum has been practicing her Johann Kahler Sonata for two years. On Christmas Day she will play it at … More

Lily Hartman’s father has gone missing. Her housekeeper, named guardian in her father’s will, has turned into a tyrant, selling … More

School teacher Frans van der Steg amuses the children in his classroom with adventure stories about Frans the Red, but … More

Tiuri and two more knights are waiting for Sir Ristridin. The plan was to meet up at Ristridin’s castle when … More

Joe Lang was born and bred in the circus. At age fifteen he is ready to transition from being a … More

Louisiana Elefante has been torn away from everything she knows. In the middle of the night, her granny bundles her … More