Book 10 of the Young Wizards series. This was a great conclusion to the series. Nicely wrap up to all the story lines. If you’ve been following the series thus far then you’ll love this one. A fun different look at young love and the concerns, misgivings, and nervousness that goes with that stage of…

The prose is amazing on this one. Obvious that this classic with such great roots would still be engaging today. It is amazing how rich and yet hard the text is. I feel that any true lover of fantasy should read this and get a feel of the richness of the story. Enjoy it.

Another in the Animorphs series giving us a detailed background to how they became enslaved to the Yerks. This is a heartbreaking tale just because we know how it ends. That said it is even sadder than it needed to be. Overall, not a must read for the series but still was fun backstory with…

This classic play really speaks to post slavery black families struggling in the be America. It takes us back to Chicago and the struggles that ensue as we see the new generation as they find a place for themselves. This is a story that is very pertaining as we celebrate Juneteenth. Too much we see…

Book 6 of the Unicorn Rescue Society. This was a fun end for now as we have not seen a new book since 2021. Hot on the heels of a unicorn, the team is off to rescue another mythical creature and learn more about different cultures and religions. The theme on this one was repeated…

Book 5 of the Unicorn Rescue Society. This book is a fun look at a Cuban legend. I love how they incorporated many beliefs without speaking of who was right/wrong. I like that it gives an economic history of Cuba in a way that even young reader would be able to understand. I laughed out…

Book 2 of the Towers & Rifts series. This book takes us a whole new direction in the series. Still language and content not appropriate for young readers. The theme that seems to run through this one is taking charge of the hand you’re dealt. As we see the protagonist deal with problem after problem.…

This classic takes us into the heart of the war on the side of the Germans. I liked this POV change as we, Americans, seldom see the war from the viewpoint of the adversary. Also, it was great to feel the similarities in contrast to what one might think of their enemies. This novel is…

Book 3 of Goosebumps. This was a fun horror for YA. It is no surprise that even in his early books he does a great job. There is an interesting theme about being happy about being where you are. Well, that and not messing with something you know nothing about. Overall a fun read.

Book 12 of Myth Adventures. This latest installment completely changes our status quo. I loved this one and the idea that not knowing what we want makes it impossible for others to help us achieve our goals. I love that even through the humorous lighthearted adventure there is so much deeper a lesson to learn.…