Hi all, Better late than never...my December Day 8 pick: BREADCRUMBS by ANNE Ursu! From the publisher: Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. But that was before he stopped talking to her and disappeared into a forest with a mysterious woman made of ice. Now it's up to Hazel to go… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 8
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December Book Blast: Day 7
Hi all, I hope you had a fun weekend! If you're heading out to shop this week, and have a tween on your list, be sure to head to the book store for my Day 7 pick... YOU'RE INVITED by Jen Malone and Gail Nall! From the publisher: Twelve year-old Sadie loves helping her mom… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 7
December Book Blast: Day 5
Hi Everyone, Here's my December Day 5 pick: THE SWIFT BOYS & ME by Kody Keplinger! From the Publisher: Nola Sutton has been best friends and neighbors with the Swift boys for practically her whole life. There's the youngest, Kevin, who never stops talking; the oldest, Brian , who's always kind and calm; and then there's… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 5
December Book Blast: Day 4
Happy Friday Everyone! Here's my December Day 4 pick: I've come across so many amazing books from near my hometown and I couldn't resist sharing one of my favorites, written by an amazing author... THE SIGNAL by Cynthia DeFelice! From the Publisher: Twelve year-old Owen McGuire is having a lonely summer. His mother died a… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 4
December Book Blast: Day 3
Hi guys, For all the young readers out there who love the sites of NYC, or would love to meet a young prince, or would love a job working in a big NYC hotel, or even living in a NYC hotel...this middle grade book is for you! My December Day 3 pick: AT YOUR SERVICE by Jen Malone!… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 3
December Book Blast: Day 2
Hey all, Before we get to the Book Blast, here's a shout out to my son as he celebrates his Super 16th Birthday... Happy Happy 16th Birthday, Adam! Hooray for you!! May this be the year all your secret wishes come true! And now back to it...For you foodies out there, here's my December Day 2… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 2
December Book Blast: Day 1
Hey everyone, Happy December! We have exciting things happening on the blog this month. In honor of the holiday season, I'll be showcasing a new middle grade book every day, instead of posting on just Wednesdays. You may recognize the authors since they may be one of your favorites, but the books showcased may be written by a… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 1
Staying Happily Connected
Hey everyone, How are you? No really, how are you? It’s the Eve of Thanksgiving so I’m just wondering: Are you feeling the pressure of baking pies, feeling the anxiety of gathering with family who can be judgmental, feeling overwhelmed as you navigate he grocery store crowds, panicking at the thought of cooking your first… Continue reading Staying Happily Connected
Paris Light
Hey everyone, Sometimes getting our thoughts down on paper is the only way to make sense of a situation—a dissapointment, or even tragedy. And that’s what I’m attempting to do here. I didn’t have time to post last week. I was busy helping my daughter, Danielle pack for her school trip to France. There were… Continue reading Paris Light
Picking a Favorite Book
Hey everyone, I have books on the brain today. Last night I finished a book I started reading over the summer: Kody Keplinger’s debut middle grade, THE SWIFT BOYS & ME. Sadly, I had to take a break from reading it just a few days after I picked it up. The break had nothing to… Continue reading Picking a Favorite Book