Book 6 of The Chronicles of Prydain. This is a fun trip back to a world I had not visited in a while. It is a series of short stories that could be read alone and be able to gain great insights into life. As always you can get lost into each story leaving you…

Book 107 of the Boxcar Children. At first I thought ok now we can make a mystery if anything, but instead I was pleasantly surprised. This little book is about forgiveness and moving on whenever we feel hurt. It also addresses the extent that people will go to when they want to succeed even at…

Book 2 of Infinite Realms. This is a long book and this short review will not do it justice. Overall I enjoyed the entire book. The only distraction was the they/them character as the plural just took extra effort to keep track of. Aside from that, I love the blur between who is good and…

Monsterious book 5. This fun little horror middle grade book takes us into a bosoms with a mysterious creature lurking about. Ratchet up the pressure as the air supply begins to run out and it is a race against time. But in the end who is the real monster, a little Dr Frankenstein-ish. Aside from…

Book 3 of Star Wars: High Republic. This continues the peace negotiations but more treachery is afoot in the city. I loved the theme of people doing everything they can to hold old grudges. I think this could be compared to ourselves as we continue to wage war with that which we should already have…

Book 2 of the Star Wars: High Republic series. A wonderful story of finding peace between two warring nations. Intrigue, betrayal, assassinations are all a part of putting this plot together. I love the depth of the universe and the various factions. I love that nothing is as simple as it seems. Still excited to…

Book 3 of the Earthsea Cycle. Sparrowhawk archmage steps away from his duties to save the world and takes an unlikely champion with him. This story like so many of her others has layers of meaning and will leave you with things to think about far into it. I loved in particular the idea of…

Book 3 of the Gamer Squad. This conclusion to the trilogy keeps up the excitement and fun. This one is a little higher octane but even with zombies being the topic, it keeps the storyline safe for middle aged readers. We see relationships deepen and we see Bex have to face her fears and be…

Book 2 of Gamer Squad. This is a fun middle grade book that deals with that awkward starting middle school and protecting the town from aliens. This book brings our group into cohesion. It also deals with the normal insecurities that go with this time in life. This is appropriate for all ages and is…

Book 1 of Gamer Squad. This little book about a Pokémon Go style game is aimed at the middle grade audience. This would be a good read for those tied to video games that you cannot get to read. The book reads well as a stand-alone and feels appropriate for the age group. The theme…