June Archive

Video Review: Holiday Reading for Teens and Young Adults

Clare Cannon | 29 June 2012

written for ages 15-18 | recommended

published in 1859-2012

Entertaining summer (or winter) reading for the holidays.

Peter Raven: Under Fire

Tim Golden | 26 June 2012

written for ages 11-14 | recommended

published in 2007 (2005)

There's action, there's romance, there's an insanely villainous count.

Mildred D. Taylor’s Short Stories

Jennifer Minicus | 24 June 2012

written for ages 7-10 | recommended

Mildred Talyor has written several books based on her family's history.

The Pendragon Series

Tim Golden | 18 June 2012

written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations

published in 2010 (2003)

A poorly written popular series.

The Winged Watchman

Margaret Hannon | 16 June 2012

written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended

published in 1997 (1962)

A story of patriotism, faith and family.

Horten’s Miraculous Mechanisms

Jennifer Minicus | 12 June 2012

written for ages 9-12 | recommended

published in 2012

Stuart anticipates a boring summer, but is in for a big surprise.

The Penderwicks

Tim Golden | 10 June 2012

written for ages 9-12 | recommended

published in 2007 (2005)

A charming story about four sisters and a new friend.

The Invisible Detective Series

Tim Golden | 06 June 2012

written for ages 9-12 | acceptable

published in 2007 (2003)

Arthur Drake discovers his counterpart's diary in an antiques shop in the late 20th century.

Gone Away Lake

Jennifer Minicus | 02 June 2012

written for ages 9-12 | recommended

published in 2000 (1957)

A delightfully innocent story.