Book 104 of The Boxcar Children. This is the first one in a long group, maybe all where the perpetrator actually goes to jail. What I have loved about this series is that it illustrates that criminals are usually the person you know or come in contact with and that crimes, can simply be an…

Book 3 of The Unicorn Quest. This series is perfect for those that must deal with loss. The book is heart-touching. It is the perfect ending to the trilogy and completes what it starts out to do. If you are wanting a fun exciting series that would help those dealing with losing someone close to…

This is an older book but has a lot of great information on why memory works and practical exercises. A lot of tips on spotting methodologies that are trendy instead of science based. The main take away I liked was: Interest, Attention, and Exercise. This combined with a daily reflection to solidify memories in your…

My interest in this book was in the pictures showing skinning works and how to salt stabilize the skin. There is a lot of not pertinent information due to age, but still interesting as you educate yourself on skinning/tanning and what goes into leather products.

Book 4 of The Unicorn Rescue Society. This was a lot more information based trying to change the series into a more Edutainment making it feel more like The Magic School Bus. That said it was still a fun read, no unicorns in sight, but plenty of the chupacabras. Fun quick read appropriate for all…

Book 3 of the Unicorn Rescue Society. This one takes us to the land of the Sasquatch. Our favorite villains are back. This one is heavy on the puns, which based on the age these books are to appeal to, is not surprising. All the normal stuff you’ve come to love and enjoy. Jump in…

Book 2 of The Unicorn Rescue Society. Another short read and now we get to meet the main bad guys and start foiling their plots. The twists are age appropriate and the content is mellow enough even for sensitive reads. I love the absentminded professor role and this one is done just right. If you’re…

Book 1 of The Unicorn Rescue Society. This fun middle grade book is reminiscent of The Magic Treehouse and would definitely appeal to readers of that series. This plot line is pretty standard magical creatures living among us without anyone being aware. You have one group protecting from the other group. The style is simple…

Book 2 of Goosebumps. Even at the start of this classic series, RL Stein keeps the chills alive. This was a wonderful novel packed with mystery and wonder. The appeal of this series is great for the young who aren’t quite ready for Stephen King horror. A wonderful little book with plenty of twists.

Book 4 of Monsterious. This fun short novel has a surprising twist ending as well as the normal “more to follow” ending. This is a fun little read for those reluctant middle school aged readers. Lots of detective work and a good example of showing kids doing mundane work as well. That said, I like…