Jennifer Minicus

Jennifer Minicus lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.  A former French, Latin and mathematics teacher, Jennifer currently enjoys the responsibilities of a “domestic engineer”, particularly making jam and drinking coffee.  She has been evaluating children’s literature since 2001 and conducts summer book clubs for elementary school students.  Although her favorite place to read is the beach, she is more often seen with a book in school parking lots, doctors’ offices and little league baseball games.


Interrupting Chicken

Jennifer Minicus | 18 Mar 2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
This picture book won a Caldecott Award in 2010.


The Very Little Princess

Jennifer Minicus | 8 Mar 2011
written for ages 7-10 | acceptable
I don't mind sad endings, but this one left much to be desired.


The Hazel Frump Adventures

Jennifer Minicus | 1 Mar 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
Young mystery lovers are sure to fall for Jennifer Lanthier's new series.


The Land of Elyon Series

Jennifer Minicus | 20 Feb 2011
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
Fantasy and allegory fans alike will enjoy Patrick Carman's simple story about a land of talking animals and giants.


Lost Books and Small Miracles

Jennifer Minicus | 10 Feb 2011
written for None | None
Have you ever wondered why some books are no longer in print?


The Missing Series

Jennifer Minicus | 1 Feb 2011
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
This fast-paced series should appeal to reluctant readers.


The Quiet Book

Jennifer Minicus | 26 Jan 2011
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
Here is another of Amazon's best books of 2010...


The Boy Who Climbed Into the Moon

Jennifer Minicus | 19 Jan 2011
written for ages 7-10 | recommended
Every child has silly ideas, but very few meet people who turn them into reality.

Page 12 of 18 : ‹ First  < 10 11 12 13 14 >  Last ›