The ‘Scarlet and Ivy’ series by Sophie Cleverly is a middle-grade book series that has captured the imagination of me and my nine-year-old son. Read More
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‘Scarlet and Ivy’: Middle-Grade Series Review and Author Interview
Category Archives: Books
The Saga Continues: ‘Master and Apprentice’ by Claudia Gray
‘Master and Apprentice’ follows Obi-Wan Kenobi & Qui-Gon Jinn on a mission seven years prior to the events of ‘The Phantom Menace’. Read More
Graphic Novel Review: ‘A Story About Cancer (With a Happy Ending)’
‘A Story About Cancer (With a Happy Ending)’ is a short YA graphic novel by India Desjardians about a 15-year-old girl with leukemia. Read More
‘WANT’, ‘RUSE’, and Why Diversity Is Important in YA: Interview With Cindy Pon
Cindy Pon, author of the YA science fiction books, WANT and RUSE talks to GeekMom about her characters, the environment, and the need for diversity in literature. Read More
Mercy Watson Gets Her Own Origin Story in ‘A Piglet Named Mercy’
A review of ‘A Piglet Named Mercy’ from Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Read More
Skype With Fran Wilde
See Fran Wilde discuss her new book ‘Riverland’ with some young fans over Skype, and enter to win your own virtual author visit with Fran! Read More
Welcome Spring With a Smile With These 3 Hilarious Picture Books
These hilarious books are sure to put a spring in your kids’ steps. Read More
Fran Wilde’s ‘Riverland’ Is Seeping Into a Bookstore Near You!
Fran Wilde’s latest book, Riverland, is a middle grade portal fantasy about sisters learning to hold their world together (literally) and rescue each other. Read More
Reviews: Starry Young Adult Novels
Two YA books deal with teens going through love, friendship, and betrayal. Check out the reviews for ‘Sky WIthout Stars’ and “See All the Stars”. One is a modern-day thriller and the other is ‘Les Mis’ in space. Read More
Renee Nault Brings ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Graphic Novel to Life
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ has been presented to us in many different forms. This graphic novel adaptation adds something new to the mix with gorgeous colored illustrations that bring the page to life while also burrowing deep into Offred’s story and showing us the original text without television adaptation. Read More
“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Chapter 21
It’s the final confrontation with the killer as all the secrets are revealed! Read More
“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Part 20
Even if Joan wins the duel, she may lose the war. Read More
Out Today: Rainn Wilson Reads ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’
Rainn Wilson’s audiobook of ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ is a worthy version of the classic story. Read More
“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure Part 18
Having unraveled the identity of the murderer, Joan is eager to confront them, despite the misgivings of Gregor and Milverton. Read More
“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Part 17
The truth of her father’s madness comes to life and Joan must face it, head-on. Read More
“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Chapter 16
The titular contract is uncovered as Joan and Gregor grow closer to the solution to the mystery. Read More
‘Deathcaster’: The Final ‘Shattered Realms’ Novel by Cinda Williams Chima
‘Deathcaster’ by Cinda Williams Chima is a well-choreographed dance that forms a satisfying conclusion to the Shattered Realms series. Read More
“The Curse of the Brimstone Contract:” A Steampunk Adventure, Chapter 15
Determined to get answers on her own, Joan breaks into a safe hidden in her father’s office. Read More
‘STEM Activity’ Series: Four Activity Books That Make STEM Fun
The ‘STEM Activity’ series is a set of four activity books aimed at kids that introduces them to key ideas in each of the STEM subjects. Read More
14 Inspirational Books for International Women’s Day 2019
International Women’s Day is here again and we have put together another list of empowering and inspirational books for you to get stuck into. Read More
