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Based On A True Story: John Lincoln Clem, Civil War Drummer Boy, Leah Christopher
Based On A True Story: John Lincoln Clem, Civil War Drummer Boy, Leah Christopher
Children's Book and Media Review
Drummer boys in the Civil War are typically ages 14 and up—but the patriotic nine-year-old John Clem secretly jumps on a train to join the Union army. Marching endlessly through the heat of the South, John directs troops with his drum and makes friends with unlikely folks—even a runaway slave. Based on a real account, the book follows John’s three-year stint in the military, including his run-in with General Ulysses S. Grant, who asks him to drum at the Battle of Shiloh, and his success in playing dead at the Battle of Chickamauga. After being captured and later shot in …
Backlash, Aylea Stephens
Backlash, Aylea Stephens
Children's Book and Media Review
Lara thought that Christian liked her, but then one day he publically posts on her Facebook wall that the world would be better off without her. Lara tries to commit suicide, leaving her and the people around her to deal with the backlash. Bree, Lara’s former best friend, is partly responsible for what happened on Facebook, but in some ways she feels that Lara deserves it for being depressed and self-absorbed for so long. Sydney, Lara’s sister, is dealing with feeling constantly overshadowed by her sister and feels like her life is constantly ruined by what is happening with Lara. …
Assassin's Heart, Rachel Wadham
Assassin's Heart, Rachel Wadham
Children's Book and Media Review
Lea is a clipper, one of nine families who are sanctioned by the city to murder for hire. Dating the son of the Da Vias, a rival family, is just a fun game until her family is brutally murdered. Enacting her revenge on the Da Vias is the only way Lea knows to find peace but she can’t do it alone. Seeking out a lost Uncle, Lea finds it's his untrained apprentice who is the most likely to serve her needs. But training him while escaping those hunting her is much more difficult than Lea anticipates making it necessary to …
Amelia Bedelia's First Library Card, Cynthia Phillips
Amelia Bedelia's First Library Card, Cynthia Phillips
Children's Book and Media Review
Amelia Bedelia’s literal humor returns in this book about her childhood. Amelia Bedelia’s class goes on a field trip to the library. What fun! The librarian Mrs. Reilly gives the children a tour and tells them the library rules. The children’s section is a great place for them to find books that they can check out. They all receive their first library cards and check out books. Amelia Bedelia takes her book home but forgets it outside, then it starts to rain. Amelia Bedelia learns how to be a responsible library patron and how to make everything right in the …
A Thousand Nights, Abigail Packard
A Thousand Nights, Abigail Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
Lo-Melkhiin has married and killed over three hundred girls since emerging from the desert a changed man. The laws stipulate he can only take one girl from each village once. Our unnamed heroine just wants to save her beloved and beautiful sister from being taken and destroyed. So she takes her place and goes with the king to his qasr to become his wife. While in the qasr she discovers the “copper fire,” magic that emanates from her because of the prayers her family say to her as their new smallgod. As she weaves and lives within the walls of …
Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color, Jess Verzello
Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color, Jess Verzello
Children's Book and Media Review
In a world where colors are alive and wild lives a color-tamer named Swatch. She is even more free and untamable than the colors she loves and one day decides to catch and keep the beauty of each color. From Bravest Green to Rumble-Tumble Pink, she collects each one until only Yellowist Yellow remains. However, Swatch learns that perhaps wild colors aren’t meant to be cooped up, but they are to be free to create the beauty that surrounds us.
Super Social Studies Infographics: Us History Through Infographics, Robyn Lee
Super Social Studies Infographics: Us History Through Infographics, Robyn Lee
Children's Book and Media Review
This nonfiction picture book takes young readers through significant moments in US history in an easily absorbed graphic format. The book breaks down the early native people, discovery and colonization, slave trade, independence, westward expansion, The Civil War, Industrialization, immigration, Japanese Interment, and The Space Race. After inviting the young reader to come on a journey to discover more about their history as an American, the book walks through these events using maps, charts, graphs, and images. Final pages also include a glossary, index, and sources for additional information on the topics discussed throughout the book.
Stick And Stone, Jess Verzello
Stick And Stone, Jess Verzello
Children's Book and Media Review
Unlikely friendships are often the best coincidence. Being lonely is no fun, but when Stick and Stone meet they make a great pair. Protecting each other, relaxing on the beach, and exploring new places are just a few of this duo’s adventures. One day, a storm hits and sweeps Stick away leaving Stone to search for his new friend. Stone eventually finds Stick stuck in a puddle and soon rescues his new friend. Stick and Stone may be sad alone, but their friendship is a perfect ten.
The Steep And Thorny Way, Rachel Wadham
The Steep And Thorny Way, Rachel Wadham
Children's Book and Media Review
Hanalee has always believed that Joe Adder killed her father, he was convicted of the crime after all. But when Joe is released from prison, Hanalee must confront the fact that she may not know the whole truth. Slowly revealing the darkness that hides in her rural Oregon community, Hanalee finds that the Ku Klux Klan is recruiting young men into their organization. Hanalee’s mixed race heritage makes her a target, but she soon finds out that Joe is also being targeted because he was once caught kissing another boy. Surrounded by lies, Hanalee can’t identify who to trust while …
Something Real, Aylea Stephens
Something Real, Aylea Stephens
Children's Book and Media Review
Bonnie™ Baker grew up on TV with her twelve siblings on the hit reality show Baker’s Dozen. Since the show was cancelled four years ago, she changed her name to Chloe and started a normal life not in the spotlight. She loves having friends and a potential boyfriend, but finding out that Baker’s Dozen is going back on the air soon might ruin all of that for her. Four years ago the show was partly cancelled after she swallowed too many pills and nearly died. Now with the show back on air, those past events are coming back to haunt …
The Secret Life Of Pets, Charlotte Esplin
The Secret Life Of Pets, Charlotte Esplin
Children's Book and Media Review
Max is used to being his owner's one and only dog - they are best friends and he is completely loyal to her. One day everything changes when Katie brings home a stray dog she picked up at the pound. The two butt heads during a walk and end up being captured by the pound. Here they encounter a crazy bunny that has begun an army of lost pets who want to kill their owners. To try and get away from this group, the pair become close friends and realize that living together won't be so bad after all.
Rules For Stealing Stars, Carlie Smith
Rules For Stealing Stars, Carlie Smith
Children's Book and Media Review
A dreary summer in New Hampshire becomes exciting for Silly and her three sisters when they discover magical closets inside their bedrooms. The closets transform into elaborate new worlds according to the girls’ needs and imagination. The girls spend an increasing amount of time in the closets to escape the sadness and stress of their mother’s alcoholism. Silly is especially happy about the closets because the magic helps her to feel both united with her sisters and like she has a special gift. However, the temptation to remain in the closets grows as Mom’s condition worsens. Marla is especially susceptible …
Raymie Nightingale, Rachel Wadham
Raymie Nightingale, Rachel Wadham
Children's Book and Media Review
Raymie knows she can make her father come back if only he can see her picture in the newspaper. To accomplish her goal, she is determined to become Little Miss Central Florida Tire 1975. But before she can do that she has to learn to twirl a baton. At her first class Raymie meets Louisiana, an orphan with a unique sense of reality, and Beverly, the rebellious daughter of a beauty queen. Ever since her father left Raymie knows she has lost the spark that inflates her soul, but as she gets to know her new friends Raymie sees glimmers …
Quit Calling Me A Monster!, Rachel Wadham
Quit Calling Me A Monster!, Rachel Wadham
Children's Book and Media Review
Even though he’s technically a monster (because he has horns and purple fur) does not mean that he likes to be called that. When he’s shopping for groceries or just trying to get some sleep under your bed there is no need to call him a monster when you could call him by name. He is Floyd after all. Setting out a very good argument, Floyd let’s readers know that even though he does everything you might expect from a monster does not mean that he should be treated like one. He just wants you to get to know him …
Pokémon Go, Shelly Darrington
Pokémon Go, Shelly Darrington
Children's Book and Media Review
Pokémon Go is a location-based app by Niantic released for Android and iOS model phones. It is a game in which the user catches, trains, and battles with Pokémon. Pokémon, or “pocket monsters,” were first seen in games developed for the Nintendo Game Boy, but quickly grew in popularity, leading to a card game, an anime, and many more games since. Pokémon Go is the newest release of the franchise, and is very different from everything that came before it. The game mechanics make it possible for Pokémon to become a bigger part of everyday life. Using your phone’s GPS, …
Night Owl, Michelle Parker
Night Owl, Michelle Parker
Children's Book and Media Review
Night Owl is a baby owl who can not find his Mommy. He sets out to find her by listening to the sounds in the night. One sound is too short to be her hoot. Another hoot is too high. One hoot is too scary! When he finally hears his Mommy's unique sound, he is happy!
Lola Knows A Lot, Lisi Hong
Lola Knows A Lot, Lisi Hong
Children's Book and Media Review
Lola knows a lot and she is definitely ready for school to start. Well...she was until her older sister told her that everyone else at school will know more than she does. Is Lola really ready? Her mom advises her to make a list of all the things she already knows. Her list is quite long, and it helps her realize that although she does know a lot, there is also a lot left to learn; she’s certainly ready to learn all she can at school this year!
It's Not Easy Being Number Three, Aubree Keate
It's Not Easy Being Number Three, Aubree Keate
Children's Book and Media Review
Number three has decided to abandon ship! Tired of his many responsibilities as number three, he sets off into the world to find a new job. Number three tries many different jobs, including being the toes of an elephant, the wings of a seagull, shoes laces, a coat rack, and even the anchor a large ship. After trying many new positions, and still not finding something that was just right, the number three realizes that he's needed back as a number. He returns to the other numbers, much to their relief, with a new sense of purpose and dedication.
The Impostor Queen, Abigail Packard
The Impostor Queen, Abigail Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
The Impostor Queen follows the story of Elli, the Saadella waiting to inherit the throne from the current Valtia of Kupari. When a Valtia dies, her magic, a perfect balance of fire and ice, is passed on to the Saadella who then rules in her stead. However, when the current Valtia dies Elli does not inherit the magic. Instead, her life is thrown upside down and put in mortal danger. She flees the city and the elders who wish to kill her quietly and find the real Valtia. Elli is rescued by Oskar who lives in the Outlands. Through an …
If You Ever Want To Bring A Piano To The Beach, Don't!, Carlie Smith
If You Ever Want To Bring A Piano To The Beach, Don't!, Carlie Smith
Children's Book and Media Review
Magnolia ignores her mother’s warning and decides to play with a piano at the beach rather than a boat, a Frisbee or a shovel. Once the piano goes into the water, the tide sweeps it away. Instead of reeling in her piano, Magnolia catches something even better: a sea shell which serves as a boat, a Frisbee, and a shovel. Magnolia concedes that her mother is right and echoes the original advice, “If you ever want to bring a piano to the beach, DON’T!”
I Am Princess X, Whitney Troxel
I Am Princess X, Whitney Troxel
Children's Book and Media Review
Libby and May became friends almost accidentally. Due to a broken limb and asthma, neither of the girls could participate in their elementary P.E. class. Instead they spent their time entertaining kindergartners by drawing a picture of a princess with sidewalk chalk. But unlike most princesses, this princess had blue hair, wore red chucks, and wielded a purple katana. They dubbed her Princess X. The creation of Princess X was also the start of Libby and May’s friendship. From that point on they were inseparable. They created thousands of Princess X stories and comics and stood by each other through …
The Grisha #1: Shadow And Bone, Cynthia Frazier
The Grisha #1: Shadow And Bone, Cynthia Frazier
Children's Book and Media Review
The first book in Bardugo’s Grisha trilogy introduces the story of Alina and Malyen, orphans and friends since childhood. As teenagers they are conscripted into the King’s First Army whose mission is to cross the Shadow Fold, a magical dark chasm that bisects their homeland of Ravka. The journey is perilous because huge flying creatures called Volcra prey on those attempting to cross. Protecting the travelers are teams of the King’s Grisha, sorcerers skilled in the manipulation of matter to control the elements. The greatest of the Grisha, the Darkling, is leading the travelers. When Malyen is seized by one …
The Forbidden Wish, Rachel Wadham
The Forbidden Wish, Rachel Wadham
Children's Book and Media Review
Stories have been told of Zahra the jinni of the lamp who murdered her queen and destroyed a city. Relegated to the realm of legend, Zahra has been trapped for hundreds of years until Aladdin rescues her from her exile. When the ruler of all jinni bargains to give Zahra her freedom, her only way out is to manipulate Aladdin’s wishes so she can get into the King’s palace to rescue those jinn trapped within. Transformed into a Prince, Aladdin believes he will marry the princess--an act that will allow him to enact his revenge on the man who killed …
Flying Solo: How Ruth Elder Soared Into America's Heart, Abigail Packard
Flying Solo: How Ruth Elder Soared Into America's Heart, Abigail Packard
Children's Book and Media Review
Flying Solo: How Ruth Elder Soared into America’s Heart is a nonfiction picture book that illustrates Ruth Elder’s adventures as one of the first female pilots. She was the first woman to attempt to fly across the Atlantic, even before Amelia Earhart. Unfortunately, her plane malfunctioned and she was forced to land on the ocean. She was rescued by a ship which brought her to France. Despite her failed attempt, she was hailed as a heroine for her “daredevil feat” and became famous. She later starred as an actress in several western films but decided to revisit the world of …
Finding Serendipity, Corie Darrington
Finding Serendipity, Corie Darrington
Children's Book and Media Review
Finding Serendipity follows Tuesday McGillicuddy on a daring quest to find her mother, famous author, Serendipity Smith. Just as she is finishing the latest book in her famous Vivienne Small series, Serendipity goes missing from her writing room. Tuesday, along with her dog Baxterr, set off to solve the mystery of her disappearance. While investigating her mother's writing room, Tuesday starts to type out her story on her mother's typewriter and is carried off to a secret land just for authors. Upon arrival, she meets a librarian, who sets Tuesday on her way. However, rather than creating her own world, …
Dot., Kati Penovich
Dot., Kati Penovich
Children's Book and Media Review
Do you know how to tap, to tweet, to tag? Dot does! Dot is a smart young girl who knows her way around computers. She’s a pro at surfing, searching, and swiping, and she LOVES to talk. But in her quest to master technology, has she forgotten all about playing outside with her friends? With a little help from her mom, Dot rediscovers her love for the great outdoors and reminds all of us of the importance of recharging with nature and reconnecting with friends.
Disney Emoji Blitz, Aylea Stephens
Disney Emoji Blitz, Aylea Stephens
Children's Book and Media Review
In a “match three” game with a twist, Disney lets users play with their favorite characters to gain points and unlock new emoji to use in their communications online with friends. Players earn coins by winning games, which allows them to use their coins to use power-ups or unlock more emojis. Each character emoji has a special power that can be activated when playing the game, making the game more interesting and able to change. Currently there are thirty-seven emoji characters from Finding Dory, Zootopia, Wall-E, Frozen, Cinderella, the Muppets, Toy Story, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Bambi, The Little Mermaid, …
Dinosaurus, Rebeca Wallin
Dinosaurus, Rebeca Wallin
Children's Book and Media Review
Modern day dinosaurs are discovered under the earth’s surface when scientists from an oil-finding expedition break through the earth’s crust after an explosion. As the confused humans begin to understand and document their discovery, the dinosaurs discuss how they will deal with the new arrivals. Deciding that they must be related to the monkeys that cause all sorts of trouble they decide that they will have to eat – their word for kill – the humans to avoid disaster. While the dinosaurs plot, one scientist collects evidence and reveals his plan to exploit the dinosaurs for personal gain, not caring …
Dear America: Down The Rabbit Hole: The Diary Of Pringle Rose, Amanda Shrum
Dear America: Down The Rabbit Hole: The Diary Of Pringle Rose, Amanda Shrum
Children's Book and Media Review
Life takes a devastating turn for Pringle Rose when her parents are killed in an accident. Pringle and her brother Gideon are put under the guardianship of their cruel aunt and apathetic uncle who have no understanding of Gideon’s unique mental condition, which today would be diagnosed as Down syndrome. To avoid Gideon being sent to a school where abuse is likely, the two run away to Chicago to try and start a new life. On a very eventful train ride, the siblings are befriended by Gwen Pritchard and her three children. Gwen and her husband, Peter, ask Pringle to …
Dare The Wind: The Record-Breaking Voyage Of Eleanor Prentiss And The Flying Cloud, Cynthia Frazier
Dare The Wind: The Record-Breaking Voyage Of Eleanor Prentiss And The Flying Cloud, Cynthia Frazier
Children's Book and Media Review
Ellen Prentiss’s father was a trading ship captain in Massachusetts in the early 1800’s. Even though she was a girl, Captain Prentiss taught his daughter seamanship and how to navigate the seas using a sextant and chronometer. Ellen loved sailing and using her knowledge of the stars, moon, and sun to cross the waters. Later, Ellen, as navigator, and her husband, Perkins Creesy as captain, successfully sailed cargo ships in established shipping lanes. The Creesy’s then had the wonderful opportunity to sail an extreme clipper, called the Flying Cloud. Clipper ships were much different than other sailing vessels, they were …