My Rating: 3 stars Many thanks to Random House and NetGalley for the ARC. This book was released on April 5 2022 and is now available for purchase. Glass Slippers follows Tirza, Cinderella's third stepsister who was only five-years-old when the events of the fairy tale happened. With her mother dead and her sisters in… Continue reading Glass Slippers by Leah Cypess
My Rating: 4 stars The Okay Witch is a middle grade graphic novel about Moth Hush, a thirteen-year-old who finds out that she's a witch. Honestly, I wanted to read this because it looked so adorable, plus I love witch stories. And this truly is adorable. Steinkellner's art is great. Look at how cute the… Continue reading The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner
My Rating: 5 stars I picked up Doll Bones looking for a fun, easy read by an author I enjoy, and it ended up becoming my favorite Holly Black book ever. Zach, Poppy, and Alice are best friends who love to play make believe featuring pirates, magic, and quests. When Poppy claims her doll is… Continue reading Doll Bones by Holly Black
Many thanks to Random House Children's, Knopf Books for Young Readers, and NetGalley for the ARC. This book is being released today, December 1 2020. My Rating: 4 stars If A Wolf for a Spell had existed when I was a kid, it probably would have been one of my favorites. This Middle Grade novel… Continue reading A Wolf for a Spell by Karah Sutton
My Rating: 4 stars Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre is a graphic biography meant for middle grade readers. As a Brontë scholar, I love keeping up with the latest biographies on the family, and I was so excited to see this. I think it's important to introduce children to classic books and authors in a… Continue reading Charlotte Brontë Before Jane Eyre by Glynnis Fawkes
Many thanks to Sweet Cherry Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC! This book will be released on July 9 2020. My Rating: 5 stars This is a charming adaptation of Pride and Prejudice that’s perfect for introducing young readers to classic literature. Though it is abridged, it features all the key characters and events and… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen Children’s Stories) by Gemma Barder
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