After the Threads of Time failed to return Jack back to the past, he searches for a new way to return to his rightful era. But will Jack be willing to risk his magical blade in order to open a new portal to the past? First off, this book isn't released yet. The release date... Continue Reading →
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1 by Jeff Kinney
It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you’re ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. In book one of... Continue Reading →
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce
Morris Lessmore loved words. He loved stories. He loved books. But every story has its upsets. Everything in Morris Lessmore’s life, including his own story, is scattered to the winds. But the power of story will save the day. Stunningly brought to life by William Joyce, one of the preeminent creators in children’s literature, The Fantastic... Continue Reading →
Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan
Darren Shan's an ordinary schoolboy, until he and his best friend Steve get tickets to the Cirque Du Freak, a bizarre freak show featuring such arcane performers as Hans Hands, Gertha Teeth, the Wolf Man and Rhamus Twobellies. In the midst of the ghoulish excitement, true terror raises its head when Steve recognises that one... Continue Reading →
The Boxtrolls by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
This story is about an orphan named Eggs who has been taken in by boxtrolls when he was a baby. Boxtrolls sleep during the day, collect bits and bobs and from the streets of Cheesebridge during the night to build their gadgets, and eat bugs. The boxtrolls are disappearing each night and Eggs must get... Continue Reading →
If I stay
I love books made into movies! I love picking out the differences and trying to imagine why directors decide to take parts out, or put new scenes in. I don't get angry when they don't get the hair color just right on a character, or if all the facts are not 100% there. Instead, I... Continue Reading →