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Mr. Felix borrows a bicycle and joins a race — and that’s when the fun begins. He proves he can hold his own in the race, but what happens next brings an unexpected surprise. I read this story with my daughter and we both enjoyed it together. I especially appreciated the underlying complexity of aContinue reading “Book review!”

“Carrie Ingalls The Forgotten Sister” by Clarissa Willis   Caroline (Carrie) Ingalls was the sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, who famously wrote children’s books about her childhood and pioneering days just before the turn of the 20th Century. Many people grew up reading these novels, like me, who got lost in the adventures of anContinue reading “Book Review!”

I wanted to love this story, but found it difficult to connect with the characters. It felt a bit detached, but I’m also not a swimmer or an Olympian, so that world felt far from mine. Alfred Nakache was a champion swimmer who overcame his fear of the water to a life in it. ItContinue reading “Book Review”

Daisy McCrae is still reeling from losing her boyfriend and her job. She returns to a world she walked away from, working with her adoptive family at their bakery. The feeling that she has never belonged feels even more apparent this time around. Things take a strange turn when an elderly woman gives her anContinue reading “Book Review of The Union Street Bakery”

Book 2 by Caryn Rivadeneira Frank and Luisa are back in this spooky tale about peer pressure, baking competition, and self-esteem. Frank and his friends are competing in a baking contest judged by Frank’s grandmother! This book addresses the stress of social influence and rumors. Frank’s inner dialogue is insightful and relatable. My kids willContinue reading “The Cupsnake Escape”

Majority By Abby Goldsmith This fantasy was captivating from the very beginning. What kind of abilities does Thomas possess? As far as his foster sister, Cherise, is concerned, his intelligence is clearly outweighed by his gift for seeing into the heart of people around him. Thomas is intrigued in the way Cherise sees the worldContinue reading “Book review for:”

By Delas Heras Narrated by Price Waldman Unexpected murder mystery set in the 1950’s from the perspective of personified canines and felines! I have to mention after reading the description of this particular murder mystery, I was both intrigued and speculative. I do not want to give away the surprises contained in this novel. IContinue reading “My Review of :”

My book review of … by Caryn Rivadeneira This is a fanciful book geared toward 2nd to 4th graders. Fred isn’t having a great day at school and decides his writing might help. Will Luisa continue to torment him? Or will things change in ways Fred could not have guessed? I had really good impressionsContinue reading “Monster Match”

A memoir told through selected early works of short stories, essays, and poetry by Shari Lopatin I found this collection of writings to be poignant and thought-provoking. My background is different and also similar to the author. The commonalities we shared were the human and questioning parts. Always dreaming and wondering. And the question IContinue reading “My Book review of”