Book two of the My Wizard Buddy series won’t disappoint sci-fi/fantasy fans. In Brian Wu and Scott Spotson’s first installment of this fun boy fantasy, Tyler Dunsmore is a lonely pre-teen looking for a friend. Miraculously, Dirk Grimwolf popped out of nowhere turning Tyler’s life upside down. In Wizard Planet, Tyler and Dirk are back…
Karlene Price, a native New Yorker, enjoyed reading Nancy Drew mysteries as a kid. Her childhood fascination became an adult preoccupation with writing fun mysteries for juveniles and adults. Enjoying the trend of mixing genres, Price sometimes stirs in science fiction and fantasy into her work. Price served her country in the U.S. Army for…
I reviewed over 40 books in 2014 for Amazon, Goodreads, BooksNPals, and Mid West Book Reviews. My favorite genre includes time travel, science fiction, and YA. I would like to share with you my five favorite YA books for 2014. Destroyed Through Time Destroyed Through Time is Jessica Tornese’s third installment in the Lost…
Anne Loader McGee, an immigrant from New Zealand, is descended from a Maori princess. She is an award-winning writer of YA novels and stories. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times and numerous Internet e-zines. Her novel, Anni’s Attic won the Young People’s Division of the International Peace Award. She is also the…
YA stands for Young Adult, but its readers run the gamut from 10-90. They are rarely over 80,000 words and their main characters are usually teens or adults in their early 20s. The teen protagonist asks the question, “Who am I?” As they seek that quest, they often learn, “Who will I become?” YA books…
Welcome to Michael Thal’s blog. Dedicated to all books YA, this blog will showcase YA books, their authors, and interviews. Feel free to leave a comment.