highly recommended


A Treasured Classic Revisited

Tim Golden | 16 Jun 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A fitting conclusion to the trials of Mister Toad.


Books of innocence and experience

Clare Cannon | 13 Jun 2013
written for ages 18 + | highly recommended
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 Jun 2013
written for ages 7-10 | highly recommended
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.


The Gift of Disability

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


One for the boys

Clare Cannon | 24 May 2013
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
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
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
Build skills and excite interests that will stay with a child for life.


Hope lends beauty to even the bleakest tale

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


A Modern Epic Poem

Tim Golden | 7 May 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A story of one man's redemption.


A "Must Have" for Every Child's Personal Library

Jennifer Minicus | 29 Apr 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
An absolutely charming collection of stories from the woman who wrote the lyrics to "Morning Has Broken."


In Defence of Fantasy

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


The Adventures of Richard Hannay

Tim Golden | 16 Apr 2013
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
A quintessential spy story.


Unspoken

Jennifer Minicus | 8 Apr 2013
written for ages 7-10 | highly recommended
A story from the Civil War.


Book Reviews

Need a Laugh?

Clare Cannon | 11 Mar 2013
written for all ages | highly recommended
This is the funniest, cleverest, most entertaining story I've read in ages. Keep the tissues handy, because it will have you crying with laughter.


The Swallows and the Amazons Series

Tim Golden | 7 Mar 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
Three families of children enjoy themselves outdoors.


Cam Jansen Mysteries

Emily Castilla | 26 Feb 2013
written for ages 7-10 | highly recommended
Three titles from a mystery series for beginner readers.


The Stamp Collector

Jennifer Minicus | 20 Feb 2013
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
A simple book with a profound message.


Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Jennifer Minicus | 7 Jan 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
An engaging story about true happiness.


Spindle's End

Tim Golden | 20 Dec 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
A modern retelling of an old fairy tale for young adults.


The Best Bad Luck I Ever Had

Margaret Hannon | 16 Dec 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
An appealing young adult novel about race relations in the early twentieth century.

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