Tweet When Jason’s grandmother dies, he’s not sad, just upset about having to join his dad in Florida to help get her house ready to sell. How could he be sad about losing someone he never met? But once he’s … Continue reading
Cindy Hudson
Tweet Kristen Simmons is the author of Metaltown, which I reviewed when it came out last fall. Her previous novel, The Glass Arrow, is getting renewed attention these days as it has themes similar to Margaret Attwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale. … Continue reading
Tweet Today I’m featuring the Cricket Media family of magazines, award-winning publications from a company that’s been providing content for kids since the early 1970s. And I’m thrilled to offer one reader in the U.S. a one-year subscription to a … Continue reading
Tweet Author Kate B. Jerome believes that children thrive when they have frequent conversations with caring adults. She also recognizes that modern life is often so busy that it’s hard to find time to talk. So she created a line … Continue reading
Tweet Neel is nominated for a scholarship that will take him away from his small island in West Bengal to study in the city. His headmaster believes he has promise and can go on to do great things. But Neel … Continue reading
Tweet A book that claims to be about helping people communicate better has a tall order to fill. To live up to it’s claim, it has to do an excellent job of communicating to the reader. It helps if amusing … Continue reading
Tweet Ivan the gorilla is part of a roadside attraction that includes several animals as well as a video arcade and a restaurant. Inspired by the real-life story of a gorilla taken from the wild as a baby, The One … Continue reading
Tweet Cassie has always been the responsible twin, the one to take care of the farm after their parents couldn’t, the one to do well in school and follow the rules. Becca is the rebel who hangs out with slackers, … Continue reading
