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The Freemason's Daughter, Liz Sugihara
The Freemason's Daughter, Liz Sugihara
Children's Book and Media Review
Jenna MacDuff and her small clan have been on the run for months. Moving from place to place to gather support for their exiled monarch sends them away from Jenna’s beloved Scotland to a family estate in England. The clan is hired to build a garrison for the Duke of Keswick, but they have secret plans of their own. Jenna’s father warns her to not draw attention to herself or the clan, but it becomes increasingly difficult when she catches the eye of Lord Pembroke, son of the duke. Strong-willed and opinionated, her growing friendship and attraction to Lord Pembroke …
Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat, Amanda Durrant
Bad Kitty Scaredy-Cat, Amanda Durrant
Children's Book and Media Review
Bad Kitty isn't usually scared, but she has felt a plethora of emotions ranging from daring to loopy to vexed. But on Halloween night the doorbell rings and frightening creatures appear at her door. The creepy clown, noisy neanderthal, and yucky yeti scare Kitty. But then, someone drops their candy and Kitty sees all the delightful treats. She decides to not be scared anymore, but then she becomes a very bad kitty: battering bigfoot, kicking kraken, and zinging zombie. Kitty chases away the scary creatures and resolves to never be scared again, but then she hears a dog bark!
Stone Fox, Stephany Nalley
Stone Fox, Stephany Nalley
Children's Book and Media Review
Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, a young boy who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather becomes ill, Little Willy must take care of his Grandfather and the farm. When he finds out that the farm is in danger of being foreclosed, Little Willy tries to save the farm and his Grandfather by competing in the National Dogsled Race. The prize money is exactly what he needs to pay off the bills to save both the farm and his Grandfather. Little Willy faces challenges along the way, but he and …
Zip! Zoom! On A Broom, Karen Abbott
Zip! Zoom! On A Broom, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
Count up to ten, count down again! Ten witches share an adventure as they fly scrunched together on a single broom. Too many witches on one broom, each witch tumbles and falls one by one into the gloom and doom. One falls into the sea, another lands next to a surprised Yeti and the mishaps continue to the end.
Alligators Eat And Grow, Kristie Hinckley
Alligators Eat And Grow, Kristie Hinckley
Children's Book and Media Review
Alligators start their life in a small egg, but they can grow to be twelve feet long and weigh 550 pounds! Mother alligators try to keep their babies safe from birds and raccoons. Baby alligators eat bugs, frogs, and small fish; adult alligators eat snakes, turtles, and birds. Alligators eat their food whole and can live to be fifty years old! Readers will learn all this and more in Alligators Eat and Grow.
Yoga, Kristie Hinckley
Yoga, Kristie Hinckley
Children's Book and Media Review
This books teaches about the many benefits of yoga like increased flexibility, muscle strength, and calmness of mind. However, readers will not learn how to do specific poses. There are about seven poses vaguely introduced in the photos of children and adults throughout this book. Living a healthy lifestyle, in general, is the main idea encouraged in the book. Any questions a reader previously had about the practice of yoga will most likely be answered.
Bound By Blood And Sand, Abigail Packard
Bound By Blood And Sand, Abigail Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
Jae is a Closest, a slave cursed to obey all commands. She lives in the outskirts of her desert country and works as a gardener of Aredann. But a water shortage sends Elan, a Highest, to analyze the small estate and decide whether to keep it running. But Elan is convinced the magic binding the water to the kingdom can be found in Aredann. During her work, Jae unwittingly awakens the magic that has been slowly evaporating. Elan discovers her magic and commands her to not use it outside of his presence. But Jae is able to finally break free …
50 States To Celebrate: Celebrating Virginia And Washington, D.C., Amanda Durrant
50 States To Celebrate: Celebrating Virginia And Washington, D.C., Amanda Durrant
Children's Book and Media Review
The narrator, Mr. Geo, takes readers on a journey to discover interesting facts about Virginia. He discusses Virginia's geographic location and major events and festivals that occur in the state each year. The narrator then talks about the history of the state, including prehistoric dinosaur fossils, descriptions of Native Americans and the European colonization, Presidential homes, and the roll Virginia played in the American Civil War. He then discusses noteworthy landmarks such as Shenandoah National Park and Arlington Nation Cemetery before moving on to facts about Washington, D.C. The narrator concludes by talking about famous landmarks and the U.S. Federal …
Liars,Inc., Ariel Woodbury
Liars,Inc., Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
During their senior year in high school, Max, Preston, and Parvati, decide to make a little money at school by forging signatures, creating alibis, and assisting cheaters. It starts off really well and they make good money. One night, Preston asks Max to pretend to go camping with him so he can go visit a girl he has been talking to online, but afterwards Preston goes missing. Parvati and Max find an address that might lead to Preston, but when they get there the house is on fire. Preston's body is found with the body of his real mom. Later, …
Beautiful Idols #2: Blacklist, Kati Penovich
Beautiful Idols #2: Blacklist, Kati Penovich
Children's Book and Media Review
Although Layla, Aster, and Tommy’s lives have taken different turns after the nightclub competition, they can’t seem to stay away from each other. Curiously, each of them shares a connection with the rich and powerful Ira Redman: he is Tommy’s father, he gives Layla a good job she isn’t qualified for, and he gets Aster out of prison for a crime she didn’t commit. But how is Ira linked to Madison? He may be the generous and successful businessman he appears to be, or he may be the one holding Madison captive. The three teens continue to hunt for clues …
Cloudwish, Lisa Packard
Cloudwish, Lisa Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
Van Uoc Phan makes a wish that her long time crush, Billy Gardiner, would notice her for once. She didn’t think her wish would come true, but it does! As Van Uoc gets to know Billy better she starts to discover things about herself. She doesn't want to be what everyone expects her to be. She wants to be an artist and a normal girl with a cute boyfriend; she wants to have parents who understand her and let her be the kid for once. Van decides to take back her wish and begins to realize she can do anything …
Michael Vey #6: Fall Of Hades, Abigail Packard
Michael Vey #6: Fall Of Hades, Abigail Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
Michael and his friends are to capture the Joule to cut off the Elgen’s money and power. Michael and the Electroclan go to Taiwan to rescue Hatch’s ex-right-hand man, Welch, who has extensive knowledge of Elgen protocol. They also rescue Tara, Torstyn, and Quentin, three of Hatch’s rogue electric children. Michael and the crew head to Hades, a newly rechristened island that hosts the Elgen’s main headquarters. But on the way, Gervaso’s friend betrays them and their plan is compromised. The team is able to make it to Hades and into the prison that dominates the island. They recruit the …
Flashfall, Carly Schmutz
Flashfall, Carly Schmutz
Children's Book and Media Review
Set in a futuristic, dystopian society, Flashfall is an adventurous, fast-paced read telling the story of two oppressed teens, Orion and Dram, who rebel against their overlords and change the course of their world in the process. Orion and Dram are Subpars, assigned to mine a precious element called Cirium, which the central government collects—they are told—to create a barrier that protects their world from the intense radioactive rays of the sun. The barrier does not protect the Subpars and they are dying from over-exposure, or Flash Fever, every day. Orion and Dram are exiled to a dangerous outpost where …
Lucy's Lovey, Ariel Woodbury
Lucy's Lovey, Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
Lucy loves all of her baby dolls, but she loves Smelly Baby the most. Lucy does everything with Smelly Baby, but this makes Smelly Baby very...smelly! Lucy holds Smelly Baby out the car window after her family complains about her smelling, but Smelly Baby's arm rips off and Smelly Baby is lost! They stop the car, but no one can find Smelly Baby. A few days later, a package arrives with Smelly Baby! But Smelly Baby isn't smelly anymore. Someone must have washed her before returning her, so Lucy has to give Smelly Baby extra attention to get her back …
Daughter Of The Pirate King, Aylea Stephens
Daughter Of The Pirate King, Aylea Stephens
Children's Book and Media Review
When Alosa, daughter of the famed pirate king, is captured by a group of enemies she's not worried. After all, she planned her own capture so that she could find a legendary treasure map that her father desperately wants to uncover an incredible treasure. She uses this opportunity to search her captors' ship and learn more about her father's enemies while building her own reputation for the day that she will take over from her father. She has more than enough skill and cunning to find the map and escape, but when she starts to fall in love with Riden, …
Red Queen, Abigail Packard
Red Queen, Abigail Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
Mare is a Red in a world where silver-colored blood marks citizens of Norta with superhuman abilities (controlling fire, water, minds, etc.) and red blood marks the ungifted, lower class. Mare tries to rob a young man named Cal after learning that her best friend is going to be conscripted unless they find money to pay off a group of Red rebels called the Scarlet Guard. Cal catches her, but takes pity on Mare and secures a job for her in the palace. While she is serving the Silver nobility, she falls into an arena’s electric shield. Instead of being …
Henry And Mudge And The Funny Lunch, Ariel Woodbury
Henry And Mudge And The Funny Lunch, Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
Henry and his father always make a funny lunch for Mom on Mother's Day. This year they are making a Pineapple Sofa! They go shopping for the ingredients they need, and then head home to make their creation. They even make an apple dad, a peach mother, a plum boy, and a kiwi dog to sit on the couch. Mom loves it and they all eat it together.
Mitchell On The Moon, Ariel Woodbury
Mitchell On The Moon, Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
Mitchell and some of his friends are about to go trick-or-treating when Gretchen notices that some of the moon has disappeared! Mitchell, Sorcerer of Space, is the only one who can save the moon! He takes off on the Moon Ladder of Magic and Mystery, but when he lands on the moon he discovers that Gretchen has stowed away on the ladder! The Jack O'Jerks that are eating the moon almost eat her, but Mitchell uses his lightning wand to save her and the moon. Back on Earth, they head out into the evening.
Eloise And The Dinosaurs, Cynthia Phillips
Eloise And The Dinosaurs, Cynthia Phillips
Children's Book and Media Review
Eloise is going to the dinosaur museum with her tutor and her nanny. Eloise loves dinosaurs! She also loves vexing her tutor. At the museum, Eloise mimics her tutor and misbehaves by “decorating” and touching the exhibits. She sees many dinosaur bones, including the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Eloise has a fun time at the museum!
The Wrath And The Dawn #2: The Rose & The Dagger, Abigail Packard
The Wrath And The Dawn #2: The Rose & The Dagger, Abigail Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
The city of Rey was nearly demolished in the storm. Khalid is suffering near exhaustion from having not fulfilled the terms of the curse. Shahrzad is living in Tariq’s army camp as a prisoner. Tariq has lost a lot of control over the forces he has gathered and his uncle, Reza, has begun to take full control of these forces. Jahandar is in a wounded trance and both Shahrzad and her sister Irsa try to nurse him back to health. Shahrzad travels to find Musa Zaragoza at the Fire Temple to find aid for Khalid. Zaragoza introduces her to Artan, …
The Solar System Through Infographics, Sydnee Burr
The Solar System Through Infographics, Sydnee Burr
Children's Book and Media Review
Higgins takes curious readers on a roller coaster through space. Exploring different topics such as the big bang theory, the sun, stars, planets, black holes, and more; Higgins provides an expansive introduction to the solar system. The Solar System Through Infographics may not be for those readers already well versed in the solar system, but it does function as a great kick-starter for new readers to the topic, and will satiate curiosities and interest.
A Second, A Minute, A Week With Days In It: A Book About Timebrian P. Clearybrian Gable, Ariel Woodbury
A Second, A Minute, A Week With Days In It: A Book About Timebrian P. Clearybrian Gable, Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
A Second, a Minute, a Week with Days in It: A Book about Time explains time in a way that should help children comprehend how long an hour is, not just the abstract idea of sixty minutes. There are sixty seconds in a minute, sixty minutes in an hour, twenty-four hours in a day, and seven days in a week. Months can have a different number of days, but there are always twelve months in a year.
Splashdance, Ariel Woodbury
Splashdance, Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
Ursula and Ricardo are practicing for a big water ballet championship. But when the pool decides not to allow bears in, Ricardo finds a new partner. Ursula goes to the neighborhood pond to swim and meets some other bears and their water ballet partners. They all practice together, and on the day of the championship they sneak into the pool in disguise. Then, after all the other teams have gone, they take off their costumes and perform their routine. They bow and then leave. Afterwards, the pool decides that they shouldn't exclude bears and the team starts to prepare for …
Heidi Hecklebeck #2: Heidi Hecklebeck Casts A Spell, Amanda Durrant
Heidi Hecklebeck #2: Heidi Hecklebeck Casts A Spell, Amanda Durrant
Children's Book and Media Review
Heidi's problems with meanie Melanie continue in this second book of the series, this time focusing on the school play. Heidi is collecting the ingredients to make a spell that will cause Melanie to forget her lines during opening night. Heidi's spell works, and Melanie bursts into tears during the play, making Heidi feel awful enough to reverse the spell. It turns out that Heidi comes from a line of witches, including her mother and her eccentric aunt. Once Heidi's aunt realizes what Heidi has done, she teaches Heidi not use magic for personal gain.
The Menagerie #2: Dragon On Trial, Becky Jamieson
The Menagerie #2: Dragon On Trial, Becky Jamieson
Children's Book and Media Review
Logan, Zoe, and Blue will do anything to stop the Menagerie from being shut down, and that means proving to a jury of magical creatures the innocence of Scratch the dragon. Scratch faces the death penalty for killing Pelly, the goose who laid the golden eggs. With the help of Marco, a werechicken in their seventh grade class, the three friends learn that Scratch is guilty of no more than eating a few farmer’s sheep and that Pelly is not dead after all. They find Pelly and bring her back in time to save Scratch, but they are still unsure …
Superscience Infographics: Weather And Climate Through Infographics, Ariel Woodbury
Superscience Infographics: Weather And Climate Through Infographics, Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
What is the difference between weather and climate? Why are there seasons? Superscience Infographics: Weather and Climate Through Infographics discusses the science behind weather and weather forecasts. Readers will learn about the six different types of climates, how the sun's energy effects weather, the layers of the atmosphere, the water cycle, types of clouds, jet streams, and even ocean currents.
Pyramid Hunters: The Iron Tomb, Tessa Mcmillan
Pyramid Hunters: The Iron Tomb, Tessa Mcmillan
Children's Book and Media Review
Sam Force is dreading his yearly Cairo vacation with his Egyptologist uncle, Jasper. Upon his arrival, Sam learns Jasper is wanted by the police. Escaping the authorities himself, Sam uses his wits and three new mysterious friends to search for Jasper. Following coded clues left by Jasper, Sam learns about the Panehesy: a buried merchant ship that carried an ancient-Egyptian treasure. Sam is threatened by the Short-Haired Man who also wants Jasper. Sam uncovers the buried Panehesy and finds Jasper trapped inside. Jasper tells Sam that the ship holds The Ark of the Covenant, an artifact many believe is the …
Smash! Exploring The Mysteries Of The Universe With The Large Hadron Collider, Ariel Woodbury
Smash! Exploring The Mysteries Of The Universe With The Large Hadron Collider, Ariel Woodbury
Children's Book and Media Review
Sophie takes her cousin Nick on a tour of CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, to explore the mysteries of the subatomic universe. Nick is looking for ideas for a comic strip he is writing and Sophie helps him by teaching him about the fundamental particles and forces. They also learn about the Large Hadron Collider, Dark Matter, and the Big Bang with the help of some graduate students who work there. Science is amazing and Nick gets lots of ideas for his comic book superheroes.
When My Baby Dreams Of Fairy Tales, Cynthia Phillips
When My Baby Dreams Of Fairy Tales, Cynthia Phillips
Children's Book and Media Review
When baby Mila dreams she finds herself in wondrous stories. She imagines herself as a princess or Little Red Riding Hood. She dreams of fairies and frog princes. She dreams of the three bears and swans. She finds herself flying on a magic carpet and living her dreams. When she wakes the fairy tales are gone but she still lives happily ever after.
The Zoo Box, Cynthia Phillips
The Zoo Box, Cynthia Phillips
Children's Book and Media Review
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to reverse roles with zoo animals? This animated comic strip explores that possibility. Meet Erika and Patrick. Their parents are going out for the night and Erika is in charge. Mom has asked them to be in bed on time with the promise of going to the zoo in the morning. Erika and Patrick enjoy playing until they find a box that says “DO NOT OPEN.” Of course it must be a fun surprise. . .or is it? Once the box is opened zoo animals start coming out of it! The …