Category Archives: books

A Taste of Magic by J. Elle

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s a sparkling and delicious new story of a 12-year-old learning magic, baking and other secrets in her inner city neighborhood magic academy. Continue reading →

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Blog Tour! HOMEBOUND by John David Anderson

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Katy K.

If you love thrilling space adventures and galactic war combined with found and real family and reflections on the meaning of life, read on! Continue reading →

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How to Be Brave by Daisy May Johnson

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s a smart, modern British boarding school story, packed with humor, friendships, footnotes, bravery and British baked goods. Continue reading →

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Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Katy K.

A city girl explores her Chinese-American roots and gets to know her grandparents and the small Minnesota town her ancestor made home in this funny and heartwarming story. Continue reading →

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Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Katy K.

I have finally gotten around to reading my daughter’s absolute favorite mystery book. Continue reading →

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Castle of Tangled Magic by Sophie Anderson

Posted on August 10, 2022 by Katy K.

What happens when a girl, a fox spirit, and a cranky witch team up to save a magical castle? Continue reading →

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Fenris and Mott by Greg van Eekhout

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Katy K.

Who doesn’t want to read a fast-paced middle grade fantasy combining Norse mythology with magical puppy mayhem? Continue reading →

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Those Kids from Fawn Creek, Answers in the Pages, and Zia Erases the World

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are shorter reviews of three more books I checked out for the #MGReadathon. Continue reading →

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Every Bird a Prince by Jenn Reese

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Katy K.

The shifting landscape of seventh grade combines with the unseen magical battles in the nearby woods.   Continue reading →

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#MGReadathon Finish Line

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s my wrap-up, with reviews of It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit and Valentina Salazar is NOT a Monster Hunter. Continue reading →

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