Tweet Today I’m thrilled to review this great new book for young readers. I’m also excited to feature an interview with author Kathi Appelt tomorrow as part of her blog tour. Check back in then to see what she has … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reviews of Books for 9 and 10 Year Olds
Tweet It’s springtime and Clementine has a lot to look forward to. Her mom is pregnant and she’ll soon have a baby brother or sister, the weather is great so she can go outside a lot, and her class is … Continue reading
Tweet Today and tomorrow I’m taking part in a blog tour for author Christine Brodien-Jones and her new book The Glass Puzzle. I thought it was fun to read, a great adventure for summer or anytime. Below you’ll find my … Continue reading
Tweet Renzo dreams of becoming the greatest glassblower on Murano, the island near Venice where many beautiful glass pieces are created each day. But since his father’s death he has been forced to prove himself early in the hopes that … Continue reading
Tweet Set on the Makah Indian Reservation on the remote Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, Written in Stone takes a look at traditional whaling practices of the Makah that continue today, and how the loss of this ceremonial hunt threatened … Continue reading
Tweet When 12-year-old Lindy comes down with mono she’s too tired to think of doing anything but sleep. Soon she’s feeling better even though she’s still stuck at home for a while. To help her pass the time, her parents … Continue reading
Tweet Both boys and girls aged 9 to 12 should love to read this book about a boy who is navigating changes at home and with his friends at school while also trying to build his courage to perform. It’s … Continue reading
Tweet Odette was four years old living in Paris with her mother and father at the outbreak of World War II. Right away her father volunteered for the army and went off to fight. As time went by things got … Continue reading
