Graphic Novel Roundup: The Giver and A Wrinkle in Time
Two recent graphic-novel adaptations of classic stories have their strengths, but overall demonstrate the adage, “the book is better.” A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine …
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*Monster Blood Tattoo Trilogy by D. M. Cornish
Enter the complex world of the Half Continent where men and monsters clash, yet not all monsters are as they seem in this starred fantasy series.
Pride and Prejudice: The Original and the Others
Three reviews of Pride and Prejudice retellings (Heartstone, Pride, and Unmarriageable) plus a review of the original version!
The Susan Pevensie Problem
A new teen fantasy novel draws inspiration from Susan Pevensie’s rejection of Narnia to spin a similar tale. In the almost 70 years since C. …
2019 Newbery Buzz #3: Sweep by Jonathan Auxier
Janie, Hayley, and Betsy team up to (virtually) discuss Sweep by Jonathan Auxier: does it have what it takes to win a Newbery? We discuss themes, …
2019 Newbery Buzz #2: The Book of Boy
Janie: The Book of Boy is one of the more unusual middle-grade novels to appear this year. The main character is (not surprisingly) Boy, a …
Newbery Roundup – The Books We Didn’t Love (Part Two)
Continuing our series from last Friday about children’s books seen as contenders for the ALA’s coveted Newbery medal. The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle …
Newbery Roundup – The Books We Didn’t Love (Part One)
Then end of the year is the beginning of buildup to the annual American Library Association (ALA) “Youth Media Awards,” culminating in the announcement of …