1. Too many American children don't read well Thirty-three percent of American fourth graders read below the "basic" level on the National Assessment of Educational Progress reading test. The "basic" level is defined as "partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental for proficient work at each grade." (NAEP Reading Report Card) … Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About Reading, by Reading Rockets
Middle grade
THE SWALLOW, by Charis Cotter, Tundra Books, ARC Review
Description: Hardcover, 318 pages Published September 9th 2014 by Tundra Books Original Title: The Swallow: A Ghost Story ISBN: 1770495916 (ISBN13: 9781770495913) Edition Language: English Literary Awards: Diamond Willow Award Nominee (2015) Paperback Published September 5th 2017 by Tundra Books (NY) (first published September 9th 2014) Original Title The Swallow: A Ghost Story ISBN … Continue reading THE SWALLOW, by Charis Cotter, Tundra Books, ARC Review
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WHICHWOOD, by Tahereh Mafi, Dutton Books For Young Readers, ARC Review
Morbid Fantasy
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GRANTED, by John David Anderson, Harper Collins Children, Middle-Grade, ARC Review
Description: From John David Anderson, author of the widely acclaimed and beloved novels Ms. Bixby’s Last Day and Posted, comes Granted, a hilarious, heartfelt, and unforgettable novel about a fairy-in-training and her first wish-granting assignment. Everyone who wishes upon a star, or a candle, or a penny thrown into a fountain knows that you’re … Continue reading GRANTED, by John David Anderson, Harper Collins Children, Middle-Grade, ARC Review
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THE PROBLIM CHILDREN, Natalie Lloyd, Middle-Grade Novel, Harper Collins Children/Katherine Tegen Books
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic and The Key to Extraordinary comes a new middle grade series about seven strange siblings all born on a different day of the week and the neighbors who keep trying to tear their family apart. Wendell and Thea—twins born two minutes apart on … Continue reading THE PROBLIM CHILDREN, Natalie Lloyd, Middle-Grade Novel, Harper Collins Children/Katherine Tegen Books
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TRASH REVOLUTION: BREAKING THE WASTE CYCLE, by Erica Fyvie, Kids Can Press
Due Out April 3, 2018 Thanks to Netgalley and Kid's Can Press for the ARC of this book to read and provide my honest review. Description All the “stuff” that surrounds us has a life cycle: materials are harvested, the stuff is made and distributed, it's consumed and then it gets trashed or recycled. Using … Continue reading TRASH REVOLUTION: BREAKING THE WASTE CYCLE, by Erica Fyvie, Kids Can Press
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HOT ON THE TRAIL IN ANCIENT EGYPT, by Linda Bailey, Bill Slavin (illustrations), Kids Can Press
Description All twins Josh and Emma want to do is get out of the creepy Good Times Travel Agency where their little sister, Libby, has led them. But the peculiar shop owner encourages them to open one of his guidebooks first --- and they suddenly find themselves transported to ancient Egypt! They've barely had time … Continue reading HOT ON THE TRAIL IN ANCIENT EGYPT, by Linda Bailey, Bill Slavin (illustrations), Kids Can Press
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THE MUTT SPRING DIARIES, By Patrick McDonnell
Description Yesh! Mooch, Earl, and all their endearing Mutts friends return in this fourth Mutts collection for kids! It's been a long, cold winter—Earl and Mooch are looking forward to shmelling the flowers! Spring is the season of new beginnings. The birds are singing fresh concertos they’ve been working on all winter long. The caterpillars are … Continue reading THE MUTT SPRING DIARIES, By Patrick McDonnell
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ARC Review, The Road To Ever After, by Moira Young, a Penguin Random House Book
Overview: Orphan Davy David lives by his wits in the dead-end town of Brownvale. When a stray dog called George turns Davy's world upside down, he sets in motion a chain of events that forces them to flee. A mischievous wind blows them to a boarded-up museum on the far side of town where they … Continue reading ARC Review, The Road To Ever After, by Moira Young, a Penguin Random House Book
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