Another great middle grade book that doesn't shy away from tough topics, this one about a girl trying to recover from the death of a baby she looked after.
Canadian author/illustrator Jo Rioux talks about updating Cat's Cradle: The Golden Twine and how, soon, it will be a trilogy and perhaps more in this Q&A.
Harvey Takes the Lead, Northwind, Anzu The Great Kaiju and Does a Bulldozer have a Butt? Middle grade and picture books reviewed.
If you are looking for a perfect summer read, I have listed out some of my favourites including two debut novels - Haven Point and Hurricane Summer. This blog originally was posted in Newmarkettoday.ca
I review two picture books and two graphic novels for kids about friendship, fitting in and David Bowie.
I interview Mike Holmes, a Canadian author and illustrator whose debut graphic novel My Own World came out June 22.
Book TIme is going to be lacking in reviews at the moment because it's re-reading Harry Potter time. Thank you, J.K. Rowling, for helping me escape everything - including sleep.
I recommend both this books, The Immortal Boy for young adults and Just Like that for the middle grade set.
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