Monster Academy by Catherine Banks is a different and exciting tale about monsters and humans. Can Francis, Loralie, and Tsukiko save their classmates and teachers? Francis Stein Francis Stein is the daughter of Frankenstein and his wife. Well, she was created for them by Doctor Frankenstein herself. She and her friends are the children of […]
Where Angels Can’t Follow by Jessi Kallison is a different approach to what we think angels might be doing and if God is truly listening. Can Nate stop sculpting? Nathaniel Jacoby Nathaniel Jacoby, aka Nate, is seventeen, and he’s had a terrible past up to that point. Let’s say that this native New Orleans kid […]
Bubba and Squirt’s Mayan Adventure by Sherry Ellis is an excellent little short read about going on an adventure with two young kids. How can Bubba and Squirt find their way back home from Belize? Bubba and Squirt Bubba and his sister Squirt are the main characters of this story who go on another adventure […]
Mercadia Calling by Shaka Bry is another version of the merfolk that we hear myths about while growing up. Yet, it has a new and slightly sinister spin. Do mermaids actually exist? Jonah Jonah is our human character, and he is unabashedly entered into this world of mermaids and merliens when he rescues this older […]
Shadow Unbound by Angie Day is another terrific book by Ms. Day. It felt like a friendly, warm hug going back to these characters even though that isn’t what they are handing out. Will Kate/Mara be able to stop the evil person waiting for her? Kate/Mara Kate/Mara is the main character and point of view […]
Requiem, Changing Times by R.J. Parker is a different type of book than I thought it would be. It has the potential to be great. Can Clint and Corbin help Banks and O’Neil? Clint and Corbin Clint Holden is a twelve-year-old kid, trying to get through some interesting challenges at home. Corbin is Clint’s best […]
Thomas Wildus and the Wizard of Sumeria by J.M. Bergen is a remarkable tale about trying to stop another bad guy from getting an object of power. Can Thomas and his friends stop someone from getting a magical staff? Thomas Wildus Thomas Wildus is our main character and someone that is a mission to save […]
The Wysman Author: Dorothy A. Winsor Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Release Date: July 27, 2020 Summary: “The Grabber is just a fright tale.” Former street kid Jarka was born with a crooked foot and uses a crutch, but that no longer matters now that he’s an apprentice Wysman, training to advise the king. When poor kids […]