Okay Jim Clemente I give you 5 out of 5 birds for Call Me God! I might be the only one in America who didn't know about this? Okay I was young when it happened, but still. How terrifying to know there was a shooter out there with no pattern and could be anywhere at... Continue Reading →
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death by Caitlin Doughty
I give Caitlin Doughty and her novel Will My Cat Say My Eyeballs? five out of five birds! If you love fun facts, death, and facts about dead people this is your next read or listen. It's a compilation of questions that kids have asked Caitlin who owns a funeral home and she answers them... Continue Reading →
Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder
I'll give Laurel Snyder three out of five birds for her novel Orphan Island. I only made it through half of the excerpt on the back of the book before I was like I NEED TO READ THIS BOOK. It's such a refreshing and fun idea. Im so sad to say, that it might be... Continue Reading →
The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale
I'll give Shannon Hale 4 out of 5 birds for The Princess in Black #1. Since the libraries are currently closed and we're dying for new reading material I purchased the first three of this series. My girls are enjoying them but not as much as I expected. I think they like Mercy Watson better.... Continue Reading →
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
I give Eowyn Ivey five out of five birds for her novel The Snow Child! This wasn't a book I would probably have picked up unless my brother in law had recommended it and I'm glad he did. It was beautiful! I loved it from beginning to end. The characters were lovable and my heart... Continue Reading →
The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna by Juliet Grames
I give Juliet Grames 5 out of 5 birds for her novel The Seven of Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna! This was also a recommendation from my brother in law and I devoured it.. This is a fictionalized story of two real sisters Stella and Tina. Some of the best plot moves I've ever read... Continue Reading →
The Perilous Princess Plot by Sarah Courtauld
I give the Perilous Princess Plot 4 out of 5 birds. My 4 year old daughter- who I read this to- said 100 stars. So I guess it's more her review that matters. She enjoyed the characters- both human and non. It was quite the silly book. The descriptions were hilarious. She keeps joking... Continue Reading →
Life is Short and Then You Die
Edited by Kelley Armstrong I give this book 4 out of 5 birds. This is such a TOUGH one to review because it's not one author but many. But this book had me by hello. It's all about first experiences with murder. I have yet to have my first, unless you include the time I... Continue Reading →
Writing Irresistible KidLit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers
This book deserves 5 out of 5 birds from me! I was given this book as a gift my brother- who has been consistently cheering me on in my endeavor to become an author. I enjoy writing YA and felt like Mary Kole had great advice. I found it a slow read, not because it... Continue Reading →