Reviews of young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) books.
Anni Lefter would like to see Gavin Everly put behind bars, but the man has been in hiding for 4 years probably spending his stolen money in a South Pacific paradise. Will hiring PI Jon Trimble finally solve the case?
L.T. Caton begins her “Find Me in Time” series with Christopher Columbus. Join 5 pre-teens in their secret treehouse as they learn what Columbus was really like.
Denrikk shows up late at the yearly Apprentice Ceremony and misses his dream assignment to a knight. He now has to become the Fool’s Apprentice. When things couldn’t go any worse for him, he’s accused of murder.
There’s more to a writer’s life than sitting in front of a computer and tapping on a keyboard.
Liam and Absalom run away from school bullies only to be abducted by a green alien as a contestant in an intergalactic beauty contest.
Crooked Lines is about a Jewish mom’s journey after divorce and finding meaning in her life.
Enjoy reading scary stories? Look no further than Tales at Midnight by Rod Little.
Spider and Ruby live in the future where global warming has drowned our planet in water with only The Island where the Chosen live. The duo set out to revolt against the injustices they’ve lived with all their lives.
Terin Coiler lives with her older brother and abusive parents. She’s bullied at school, but that is dwarfed by the poor treatment her parents mete out to her brother in this spine tingling coming of age novel.
With the holidays soon upon us, giving the gift of a book is a marvelous idea. Pop shows his 5 top picks for 2022.