Book 15 of the Good Guys. This one ends the empire’s portion of the series. It also should be taking us back to Coggeshall. I am exited to see what turn our favorite brain eater takes as well how the goblins fit into their new home. Not to worry Montana has plenty of fighting with…

Book 157 of the Boxcar Children series. This time we are diving into water pollution and shady things happening at the river. When the Alden children begin to investigate suddenly stuff goes missing. A good introduction to pollution and getting involved it keeping our natural resources viable.

Book 160 of the Boxcar Children series. This time it is a person that is missing and the Alden’s need to teach the cores to find him. This is a great introduction into the world of magic tricks and even explains a couple. This is a nice opportunity to peek behind the curtain for a…

Book 161 of the Boxcar Children series. The Alden children are volunteering at a Raptor Rehab Center. What wonderful insights on nonprofits. Also, this one continues on the topic of people doing the wrong thing for what they think is the right reason. It is great for children to learn about raptors. Great way to…

Book 158 of the Boxcar Children series. This time the two younger Aldens are in a bake-off, but not to worry their older siblings are there to solve the mystery when strange things begin happening. Another case of a person doing the wrong thing for what they see a the right reason.

Book 148 of the Boxcar Children series. I liked this change of pace where evidence interpretation creates a situation where people begin to create a problem where there isn’t one. Not that there isn’t a bad guy in this one, but the main focus is on environmental conservation and being a good citizen of earth.…

Book 14 of The Good Guys. This one takes us back to the area near the beginning. As usual Montana is in a no win situation. Not to worry he is ready to do what he does with extreme violence. Overall a fun read and some new friends/pets. Warning: adult language and content.

Book 13 of the Good Guys. Who would have thought that a jaunt up to the capital could be so eventful. This book is focused on the politics and slime that are part of it. Overall a lot of exciting parts. A lot of killing. And a lot of Montana being uncomfortable. Warning: Adult language…

Book 155 of the Boxcar Children series. This time the Aldens are doing what they do best, hard work. Helping out in antique shop the children learn a lot about antiques and a little about family trees and family history. This one is a great book to get young readers thinking about who they are…

Book 156 of the Boxcar Children series. This time it is Halloween and it kicks is in an escape room. However, things take a scary turn when people start getting frightened away for the escape room. Intermixed in the mystery is a corn maze that is strangely similar to the escape room. Not to worry,…