Fiction that is written for a younger reader (K to 12th grade) and / or includes content appropriate for all ages. Can include the same themes as Young Adult but without the added adult themes that may not be suited for some in the same age group depending on maturity or parental guidance.
The premise of this book is to tell stories of the Bible with an emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit in each of the stories. There are a couple reasons why this isn't as successful as I would have liked.
The Spirit of God … Continue Reading ››
I’ve been a fan of Pratchett’s from the time I read him for the first time; in fact a fan from page one. That book was Going Postal. Not only was it part social commentary and (a large) part comedy, but it was brilliantly written. When … Continue Reading ››
There are three areas that a children's book must excel at, and where this one fails: language, story and artwork. So if the story doesn't matter, the artwork isn't important and you don't mind pausing the story to explain the words used then this book is … Continue Reading ››
Just your average story of three fifth graders who look for a missing little girl in their elementary school and who find themselves in a world of magic and nonsense.
Tales of a Fifth-Grade Knight
by Douglas Gibson
Capstone
August 2015
Isaac, Max and Emma's Narnian transition from school play … Continue Reading ››
As I lay down on the ground with my 7 and 10 year old boys to read this book I considered the reasons for doing so. This book is not your typical children's book with an upbeat and happy story. This is a story about war, … Continue Reading ››
Almost everything you need to know about hockey.
My First Book of Hockey
A Rookie Book: Mostly Everything Explained About the Game
Designed by Beth Bugler
Sports Illustrated
September 2016
This children's book contains cut outs of photos of real players that are used to describe action and how the game … Continue Reading ››
Victoria Asher and her older brother are untimely orphans when their parents die in a plane crash.
Oxblood
The Victoria Asher Novels
by AnnaLisa Grant
Open Road Media Teen & Tween
September 2016
After a settlement and after her brother is old enough to take custody of her, Victoria finds herself … Continue Reading ››
Whimsical. Clipped. Fun.
Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
by Judd Winick
Random House Books for Young Readers
September 2015
D.J. isn't special at all. Not like his four siblings or his former best friend Gina who are all great at something. When a meteor falls to … Continue Reading ››
Flavia. Wonka. Fun.
Nooks & Crannies
Written by Jessica Lawson
Narrated by Susan Riddell
Dreamscape Media
June 2015
Tabitha Crum, an abused (although she doesn't know it) and neglected child, is selected to visit a prestigious manor and a reclusive benefactor, Countess Camilla DeMoss, but doesn't know why. Five other kids … Continue Reading ››
Outstanding production. Lesson learned. One gap.
Galaxy Buck: the Mission to Sector 9
by Phil Vischer
Jellyfish Labs
October 2015
Buck Denver, a Gospel Galaxy with Pastor Paul call center representative, feels like he isn't doing any good. He doesn't want to be a "tote bag guy," he wants to be … Continue Reading ››
The premise of this book is to tell stories of the Bible with an emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit in each of the stories. There are a couple reasons why this isn't as successful as I would have liked.
The Spirit of God … Continue Reading ›› 
