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BLOG TOUR – Not Quite a Ghost by Anne Ursu

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Katy K.

Dear readers, I am so excited to once again be part of the blog tour for Anne Ursu’s latest book! This is one braids together a realistic middle school story with one of unease and slowly developing horror.  ABOUT THE BOOK … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Riley’s Ghosts by John David Anderson

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Katy K.

Once again, I’m very pleased to share the latest book by John David Anderson with you, this one a horror-filled ghost story. Keep reading for more, including a giveaway! Continue reading →

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Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Katy K.

Here’s a beautiful ghostly tale of self-discovery from this year’s Cybils reading. Continue reading →

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8 Spooky Middle Grade Books

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Katy K.

Just in case you or a kid in your life happen to be looking for something to read for Halloween, here are a few I’ve enjoyed! And let me know in the comments if you have anything you’d add to … Continue reading →

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New Looks at the Past: The Forgotten Girl and Thunder Run

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are two stories of friendship that ask the reader to take a new look at the past – The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown and Thunder Run. Dactyl Hill Squad Book 3 by Daniel José Older. Continue reading →

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The Swallow: A Ghost Story

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Katy K.

Here’s a lovely ghost story, which I was fortunate enough to read for the Cybils right around Halloween. The Swallow: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter. Tundra Books, 2014. In 1963 Toronto 1963 two lonely girls discover that they are … Continue reading →

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Sparrow Hill Road

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Katy K.

Apologies for the quiet, friends – I am just back from a wonderful internet-free vacation. This was not the year where I planned posts ahead to fill my absence – so I’ll just start trying to catch up where I … Continue reading →

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