June Archive


A Treasured Classic Revisited

Tim Golden | 16 June 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 1999 (1996)
A fitting conclusion to the trials of Mister Toad.

Books of innocence and experience

Clare Cannon | 13 June 2013
written for ages 18 + | highly recommended
published in 2012
Why are so many adults reading young adult literature? It used to be the other way around.

The Book Tolkien Wanted to Publish After The Hobbit

Jennifer Minicus | 12 June 2013
written for ages 7-10 | highly recommended
published in 1999 (1925)
In 1925, J.R.R. Tolkien's four-year-old son lost his beloved toy dog on the beach. To console him, Tolkien wrote a story about Rover, a dog who is magically transformed into a toy.

King Arthur has seen better days.

Tim Golden | 03 June 2013
written for ages 13-16 | recommended with reservations
published in 2009 (2003)
There are no surprises in this Arthurian tale.

May Archive


The Gift of Disability

Clare Cannon | 31 May 2013
written for all ages | highly recommended
published in 2012
If only we could see, as this author does, with the eyes of the heart.

Was Snow White’s Evil Stepmother a Victim of Circumstance?

Jennifer Minicus | 27 May 2013
written for ages 9-12 | not recommended
published in 2012
Have you ever wondered what is meant by, "They lived happily ever after?"

One for the boys

Clare Cannon | 24 May 2013
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
published in 2013
Friendship, growing up, danger, peer pressure, Shakespeare, humour, remorse… and the meaning of life.

Add this author to my list of favorites!

Jennifer Minicus | 20 May 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 2012
A charming story filled with believable characters and reverence for family relationships.

Improving a child’s ability (& desire) to learn

Clare Cannon | 17 May 2013
written for ages 7-10 | highly recommended
published in 2005
Build skills and excite interests that will stay with a child for life.

A Picture is Worth a Thousand…Songs?

Emily Castilla | 14 May 2013
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
published in 2011 (2008)
A delightful new character has entered the world of picture books.

Hope lends beauty to even the bleakest tale

Clare Cannon | 10 May 2013
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
published in 2011
This remarkable story teaches history, humanity and hope. Why did I avoid it for so long?!

A Modern Epic Poem

Tim Golden | 07 May 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 2003 (2002)
A story of one man's redemption.

Compassionate Killing: the New Darling of Teen Lit

Clare Cannon | 03 May 2013
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
published in 2012
Could it influence the next generation of voters, even those who've been taught better?

April Archive


A “Must Have” for Every Child’s Personal Library

Jennifer Minicus | 29 April 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 2003 (1955)
An absolutely charming collection of stories from the woman who wrote the lyrics to "Morning Has Broken."

In Defence of Fantasy

Clare Cannon | 26 April 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 2011-2012
Many people tell me they don't have time for fantasy. They prefer to keep their mind in the 'real world'.


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