Grace Lin's latest installment of Pacy's adventures in her novel, "Dumpling Days" is an enjoyable read for older children/pre-teens. The story begins with Pacy wearing matching dresses with her sisters Lissy and Ki-Ki aboard an airplane heading to Taiwan for 28 days. The girls are...

I love cats. I have had several cats over the years and I just adore them. That was why I picked up this book - to enjoy learning about a cat that was loved by other cats and their owners. Jekyll was a real cat...

Blaze has a great secret: a magical water fountain is in his backyard. By fiddling with one of the ornaments, Blaze and his friends, plus his dog Sir Licksalot, get a fast and wet ride to other places. This time, they land at the top...

In "A Mage Is Born," we meet Garig the lead character. Garig was orphaned when he was a mere two weeks old. His mother handed him to her sister in order to protect him from the evil Mage that attacked the castle. His Uncle Charles...

Beth has been really lonely; so for Christmas this year, she asks for a puppy. Dad wants his baby girl happy, so he agrees to let her have one. Beth is so very excited she just can’t wait until she meets her new furry friend....

"Chrystallia" by P.M. Glaser was a pleasure to read and review. Glaser has created a magical world brought to life through beautiful illustrations and brilliant writing. Siblings Maggie and Jesse were facing a family crisis; their home was being repossessed and their mother was dying....

"The Awesome Book of Unusual Bible Heroes for Kids" by Sandy Silverthorne is a great book for kids aged 8-12 years. Today many children in this age group learn about the heroes in the Bible through their Sunday School class but some seem uninterested. Children...

This is a good story that will be liked by pre-teens and some older kids. It has its share of mythological creatures like birdmen, centaurs, giant poisonous hounds and more along with all the human races in the tale. It is a great book to...

"Funny Dan The Race Car Man" is a very enjoyable book. I was not a race car man, woman or fan, but now this fun book has turned me into a believer. I loved the names of the drivers like Gentle Jim, Cheap Pete, Evil...

Queen Vernita Visits The islands of Enchantment by Dawn Menge is the latest installment in the Queen Vernita series. This children’s book consists of thirty one pages filled with brightly colored illustrations. Queen Vernita invited twelve of her friends to visit her. A new friend...