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Trace, Rebecca Lambert
Trace, Rebecca Lambert
Children's Book and Media Review
Trace remembers himself, his parents, and their car sinking into a river and a woman's hands pulling him through the car window to safety. However, when first responders arrived on the scene and fished out the vehicle, they saw that all the windows of the car were shut. How did Trace survive? Trace thinks it might have been ghosts who pulled him to safety. He keeps seeing the ghost of a little boy, lost and crying, in the basement of the New York City library. As Trace does some research for a school project, he discovers that a boy may …
The Unofficial Guide To Minecraft Mining And Farming, Haley Singleton
The Unofficial Guide To Minecraft Mining And Farming, Haley Singleton
Children's Book and Media Review
Minecraft’s two main components, mining and farming, are essential in helping players stay alive. This guide provides information on these critical tasks. To survive in Minecraft you need to create better weapons and tools. This is done by mining for ores like coal, iron, gold, and diamonds. These resources will protect you from creepers and zombies as you continue to mine for even more precious resources. In the game, farming is the most reliable way to provide yourself with a food source. There are many different plants for you to grow, and they will all help you stay full so …
The World Of Minecraft, Haley Singleton
The World Of Minecraft, Haley Singleton
Children's Book and Media Review
The World of Minecraft allows readers to see exactly how Marcus Persson created the popular game. Marcus started coding at age 7 and began working on Minecraft in 2009. When the game quickly became popular, he started his own gaming company, Mojang. This book provides a comprehensive look at the creation of Minecraft and its popularity. Information on popular merchandise, Minecraft story mode, and other popular Mojang games are also included.
The Tragical Tale Of Birdie Bloom, Danielle Dallas
The Tragical Tale Of Birdie Bloom, Danielle Dallas
Children's Book and Media Review
Lovable, kind, ordinary Birdie Bloom is doomed to the gloomiest of existences in the prison of Ms. Foulweather’s Home for the Tragical. In Birdie’s world, wicked witches may use evil spells, fairy godmothers are permitted good magic, and ordinary citizens may be the beneficiaries of either. But because the best possible outcomes are reserved for the Triumphants, Tragicals naturally get the cruelest endings. It’s not that Birdie chose a tragical existence, but in the land of Wanderly, no one dares, or even imagines, to leave their assigned role. That is, until a mysterious wind delivers a cryptic letter to Birdie …
The Moon Within, Amanda Bishop
The Moon Within, Amanda Bishop
Children's Book and Media Review
Celi isn’t as excited about her changing body as her mother is. She is nervous about the changes it will bring in her life, and isn’t sure if she is ready to become a woman. But this doesn't stop her mother from insisting on a Mexica Moon Ceremony to celebrate her first period. Her mother is deeply involved in holistic healing and the celebration of the female body as well as incorporating their history. As Celi dreads her impending initiation, she latches onto the things in her life that she enjoys the most, particularly Bamba dancing while her best friend …
The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up The Ocean, Krista Alletto
The Pout-Pout Fish Cleans Up The Ocean, Krista Alletto
Children's Book and Media Review
Pout-Pout Fish loves the ocean, his beautiful, aquatic home. One day he discovers a huge pile of trash and debris on the ocean floor. He enlists the help of his fishy friends to figure out the cause and find a solution to the problem. After doing some research, they are surprised and disappointed to find that the cause of the garbage heap is themselves. All the fishes decide that working together to clear the junk and setting sanitation goals will help clean up the ocean and keep it that way.
The Last Chance Hotel, Amanda Morgan
The Last Chance Hotel, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
As an underappreciated kitchen boy living and working in a remote hotel, Seth’s life lacks excitement. That is, until one day when some special guests arrive and he is told to treat the eccentric people as VIPs. One of the guests, Dr. Thalamus, is tragically poisoned, and since Seth made the last thing he ate he is instantly blamed for killing him. Dr. Thalamus is the Sorcerer General, the leader of the little-known magical, and as Seth tries to clear his name he is swept into a world of wonder and excitement. Through many suspenseful adventures and mysterious happenings, Seth …
The Knight Who Said "No!", Krista Alletto
The Knight Who Said "No!", Krista Alletto
Children's Book and Media Review
Ned the knight lives with his parents in a towering castle and always does as he is told. Whether being asked to fetch firewood or pick cabbages, Ned’s answer is always “yes.” He also hurries inside the castle every night when the scary, red dragon arrives for his nightly flight around town. One day, Ned wakes up and feels strange. He doesn't feel like saying “yes” anymore. In fact, he feels like saying “no” to every request, including the one to hide away inside the castle when the dragon flies into town that night. When Ned comes face to face …
The Glassmaker's Daughter, Deborah Le Starge
The Glassmaker's Daughter, Deborah Le Starge
Children's Book and Media Review
Although she is surrounded by the beauty of Venice and the shimmer and shine of her father’s glass creations, Daniela is glum and gloomy. In order to help his daughter’s melancholy mood, Daniela’s father declares that he will give a glass palace to the first person that can make her smile. People come from all around, including a circus performer, mask maker, and lion tamer. In the end, it is a simple gift from a young glassmaker that reminds Daniela that she can find happiness within herself.
The Day The World Stopped Turning, Taylor Bitton
The Day The World Stopped Turning, Taylor Bitton
Children's Book and Media Review
18-year-old Vincent is fascinated by the boat painting in his bedroom, and decides to travel to the painting’s real location to see it for himself. When he becomes weak and sick while traveling alone through southern France, he is taken in by two strangers, Kezia and Lorenzo, who help him recover. The pair quickly wins Vincent’s trust. Kezia begins to tell him the story of their lives, a story that takes place during the German occupation of France in WWII. Their story of fear, hope, friendship, and flamingos touches Vincent deeply, and teaches him how different people can help change …
Starbounders, Rebecca Lambert
Starbounders, Rebecca Lambert
Children's Book and Media Review
Zachary Night comes from a long line of Starbounders, the protectors and peacekeepers of the galaxy. His parents take him to a secret base called Indigo 8, where Starbounders are trained to fight rebel aliens, move in zero gravity, and pilot spaceships. However, after only a few weeks Zachary's training is put to the test. His ship gets hijacked by intergalactic criminals who were mistakenly transported onto their ship instead of the asteroid prison. Zachary and his friends escape and call for help. But when one of their rescuers tries to kill them, they are forced to travel from planet …
The Boxcar Children #1, Erica Sonzogni
The Boxcar Children #1, Erica Sonzogni
Children's Book and Media Review
Four orphans named Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny live in an abandoned boxcar they found in the woods. Their grandfather wants to take care of them, but the four are fearful so they make a nice life for themselves by finding recycled materials and asking townspeople for items that are going to be thrown out. After a while one of the townspeople, Dr. Moore, follows Henry and notices that he is living in the boxcar. Dr. Moore soon realizes that the flyers hung around town looking for four children are for Henry and his siblings, so he reunites the children …
Science Comics: Rockets, Amanda Morgan
Science Comics: Rockets, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
According to Lewis, it all started when the pigeon’s grandpa was roommates with Archytas. He ate some spicy pythagorean moussaka, and off into the air he shot as the world’s very first rocket. According to Sheep, Duck, and Rooster, that is not what happened. The first rocket was a steam-powered wooden pigeon. No matter how it started, people have made tremendous progress in the world of rockets and these friends are here to tell readers all about it. From Chinese fireworks to landing on the moon, a lot of scientific study has gone into the process of defying gravity. A …
Potion Masters: The Seeking Serum, Tessa Mcmillan
Potion Masters: The Seeking Serum, Tessa Mcmillan
Children's Book and Media Review
Gordy’s life has drastically changed. His entire family is on the run from a newly corrupted B.R.E.W. and his grandfather’s henchmen. It’s an incredibly tense time knowing that Mezzarix has the Vessel, the beating heart of the potion world. With that kind of power, Mezzarix could overthrow anything. With no official aid from B.R.E.W., Wanda and Aunt Priss make an unusual alliance with the Swigs, a resistance group of underground potion makers, to help fight against Mezzarix’s growing forces. Wanting to help, Gordy, Adilene, Max, and Sasha try to brew a seeking serum to find Mezzarix. After several failed attempts …
Rhythm Of The Rain, Amanda Morgan
Rhythm Of The Rain, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Isaac plays by a little pool on the side of the mountain. When he fills a jar with water it starts to rain, so Isaac pours it back into the pool and runs inside. But soon he wanders where the water in his little jar goes. His imagination follows the water as it flows through the river by his house. It leaves the country and enters the city, moving through canals and waterways. Eventually, it ends up in the sky where it can fall all over the world, and maybe end up back in the pool where Isaac plays.
Planet Earth, Krista Alletto
Planet Earth, Krista Alletto
Children's Book and Media Review
Planet Earth is an educational, interactive book all about our planet. First, readers learn about the layers of the planet (crust, mantle, outer core, inner core) and tectonic plates. The forces that move tectonic plates create volcanoes, mountains, and trenches. Readers also learn about water and the changes that it can make on land structures, like making glaciers, rivers, and caves. Different types of land are discussed, such as deserts and coasts. The book then takes readers into the sky to discuss weather and storms. Fun facts and interesting trivia are scattered all along the way. One interesting fact about …
Old Turtle: Questions Of The Heart, Jennifer Padgett
Old Turtle: Questions Of The Heart, Jennifer Padgett
Children's Book and Media Review
Old Turtle is known for her unmatched wisdom, but no one knows if she is merely legend or if she can indeed help them find the answers for which they search. Once they find the one person who knows the truth about Old Turtle, a trusted few set out on a journey to locate the enormous creature. She leaves them, children and adults alike, with knowledge that speaks to their hearts and is sure to guide them throughout the rest of their days on earth, allowing them to travel home with renewed peace and resolution.
Not If I Save You First, Katelyn Osborn
Not If I Save You First, Katelyn Osborn
Children's Book and Media Review
Maddie "Mad Dog" Manchester used to have a pretty easy life. She lived in the White House and occasionally got into trouble with her best friend Logan, the President’s son. After a terrible accident involving some scary Russians and Logan's mom, Maddie’s father moves his family into the Alaskan wilderness. Maddie thought she’d never see Logan again, but six years later he reappears, and he's going to live with them until he learns his lesson. Maddie doesn't need Logan anymore. She is happy with her bedazzled hatchet, books, and survival skills. But when the two are kidnapped, an arduous journey …
Mr. Scruff, Jessica Mellor
Mr. Scruff, Jessica Mellor
Children's Book and Media Review
Minnie belongs to Vinnie, just like every dog belongs to an owner who looks like them. But there isn’t anyone for Mr. Scruff. That is, until he discovers Jim, who seems to like Mr. Scruff and decides to take him. But when Jim finds Mr. Gruff, they realize that Mr. Gruff and Jim may have found the wrong dogs.
Master Of The Phantom Island, Dragonwatch, Tessa Mcmillan
Master Of The Phantom Island, Dragonwatch, Tessa Mcmillan
Children's Book and Media Review
Unknowingly kidnapped, memory-wiped Seth is taken to Phantom Island, the gateway of the Under Realm where Ronodin uses his advantage to develop Seth’s darker powers. Sneaking inside Blackwell Keep, the pair unleashes the evil undead onto the residents so Kendra and her companions can escape. In the Under Realm, Seth searches for answers to his past from the prisoner Bracken. Bracken desperately explains Seth’s past and Ronodin’s true nature, but their interview is cut short. Meanwhile, with Wyrmroost fallen, Kendra hopes to restore the Sunset Pearl, the Crescent Lagoon’s protective power, as all paths are leading her to find Seth. …
Little Juniper Makes It Big, Jessica Mellor
Little Juniper Makes It Big, Jessica Mellor
Children's Book and Media Review
Juniper is a raccoon, and she’s so small that it often causes problems. She is tired of never being able to see at theaters or reach the last cookie in the jar. One day, Juniper devises a plan with lots of different contraptions to help her become taller, but each fails disastrously. She doesn't feel small compared to her tiniest friend at school, so she decides to learn more about how to become “un-small.” At her friend’s little house, Juniper finally realizes that maybe being small isn’t such a bad thing at all.
If Elephants Disappeared, Amanda Morgan
If Elephants Disappeared, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Elephants are magnificent jungle creatures, but unfortunately they are at risk of extinction. With more and more elephants being poached for their ivory, there will be dire consequences if they all end up dead. If there is no more elephant dung to spread seeds, the forests’ biodiversity would decline. This would mean huge trees would take over, blocking sunlight for other plants and changing the soil. This would also make it difficult for other animals to survive. If elephants were gone, the world would never be the same. Each of us must to our part to raise awareness and save …
Firefly Home, Jessica Mellor
Firefly Home, Jessica Mellor
Children's Book and Media Review
Florence is a sad little firefly who wants to her find her way home. Readers can help her get back to her family as they turn each page looking for the flashes of light. They just might be other fireflies, but following the lights leads to all kinds of things. Soon, if we wish hard enough, Florence just might find what she seeks.
Douglas, Emily Loveless
Douglas, Emily Loveless
Children's Book and Media Review
Iris Espinosa never expected to befriend a mouse at the cinema, much less to have it fall asleep in her sweater pocket and come home with her. Such a friendly and daring mouse deserves a fitting name, and so Douglas was named after Iris’s favorite movie hero, Douglas Fairbanks. Soon enough, Douglas must live up to the reputation of her namesake by evading hysterical humans, a persistent and hungry neighborhood cat, a lonely friendless boy, and navigating her way across the gulfs of alleyways to find her way back to the cinema and its delicious popcorn. Things only get direr …
Beyond Words—What Elephants And Whales Think And Feel, Leah Christopher
Beyond Words—What Elephants And Whales Think And Feel, Leah Christopher
Children's Book and Media Review
Carl Safina, an animal conservationist, investigates the similarities between wild animals and humans by traveling the world and learning from experts. In Kenya, he learns about the playfulness, ingenuity, and sensitivity of elephants, finding that these large animals perform their own mourning rituals. In the Pacific Northwest, he studies killer whales’ creativity, adaptability, and thoughtfulness, learning that whales once led a boat to rescue a missing sailor three miles away. Through his travels, Safina becomes aware of the dangers to animals’ lands and lives. For example, the poaching of one elephant dismantles the leadership of the whole family, and the …
Class Action, Amanda Morgan
Class Action, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Sam is only in sixth grade, but his homework keeps him busy from morning until night. After months of forgoing fun, including playing his beloved piano and building a treehouse with his dad, Sam decides to take a stand. But when he does, he gets suspended. Sam is defeated until his next-door neighbor, a retired lawyer, tells him he has the right to a fair trial. With the help of his sister, his neighbor, and all his friends, Sam sues the board of education for infringing upon children’s rights. It gets all the publicity they could hope for, and before …
A Friend For Dragon, Emily Loveless
A Friend For Dragon, Emily Loveless
Children's Book and Media Review
Dragon is feeling lonely, but everyone is too busy, too tired, and too grouchy to be his friend. That is, until he finds the apple. The apple is a great friend, a good listener, likes to eat as much as Dragon, and knows how to share. But the next morning the apple doesn't wake up, so Dragon takes him to see the doctor where it is reduced to a core. Soon Dragon realizes that the apple won’t get better. He has lost his only friend, and Dragon is very sad. But he doesn't stay sad forever. He soon goes outside …
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5-Minute Marvel Stories, Amanda Morgan
5-Minute Marvel Stories, Amanda Morgan
Children's Book and Media Review
Join mighty heroes on adventures to protect the galaxy from all kinds of evil. Miles Morales is just an average kid until the day he is bitten by a spider and becomes a Spider-Man. Gamora travels with the guardians of the galaxy and learns that friends can be family. Steve Rogers isn’t physically cut out to be a soldier, but he is chosen to be the world’s first super soldier. For the first time, Spider-Man gets to work together with the other avengers. Hawkeye and Black Widow learn to trust each other, even when they want to argue. Captain Marvel …
Wild Child #1: Forest's First Home, Jessica Mellor
Wild Child #1: Forest's First Home, Jessica Mellor
Children's Book and Media Review
Olive, Ryan, and their dad are all on a camping trip. While walking their dog Bailey one last time before packing up their campsite, Bailey gets free and runs off. Bailey is found by none other than a wild boy named Forest, who has clothes made out of leaves and sticks. When they get home, they find another surprise - Forest is sleeping in their backseat! Times at their house are full of fun as Forest gets used to living inside. But he has to learn his manners before Gam Gam’s birthday party that evening to see if he can …