April 2019 – A Girl Named Tommi

MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN – Ransom Riggs

I’ve gone on a bit of a YA kick when it comes to reading, but I’m not mad about it. There are a lot of great things happening in YA lit land these days, and I’m here for it. I was gifted the book that is the subject of today’s review because the gifter thoughtContinue reading “MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN – Ransom Riggs”

THE KEY TO EXTRAORDINARY – Natalie Lloyd

Before I get into the review of another Battle of the Books selections, I want to ask you to please donate to my niece’s elementary school. It’s a rural public school in North Carolina and many students have little support at home and are not encouraged to read. This Battle of the Books competition excitesContinue reading “THE KEY TO EXTRAORDINARY – Natalie Lloyd”

SMELLS LIKE DOG – Suzanne Selfors

Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you are “too old” for a book. We can’t outgrow books. It’s impossible. I’m a bookdragon; you can trust me. My sister recently sent me the list books for the 2019-2020 Elementary Battle of the Books competition. As my niece will be reading the books, my sisterContinue reading “SMELLS LIKE DOG – Suzanne Selfors”

SHADOW AND BONE – Leigh Bardugo

I’d never judge a book by its cover, but I would be remiss if I didn’t start this post by mentioning how absolutely gorgeous this cover is. The colors. The stag. It’s simply stunning. As for the book itself, SHADOW AND BONE is a delight, and a quick and easy read. It’s the first bookContinue reading “SHADOW AND BONE – Leigh Bardugo”