The Whippet Hotel. Filling one entire square block in New York City and owned by the eccentric Merganzer D. Whippet, the Whippet can definitely hold the title of the oddest hotel around. It is known to have nine floors, but there is much that is unknown about the Whippet, though there are rumors of secret…
Category Archives: ages 9 – 12
Reel Life Starring Us
I remember when Lisa’s Greenwald’s book My Life in Pink and Green first came out. I saw lots of great blog reviews of it, and the awesome cover made it quite memorable. I never got around to reading it, but when I saw the new book Reel Life Starring Us on NetGalley, I jumped at…
Vanished
Neela is 11. She does well in school, she loves music and potato chips. Her little brother is kind of pesky, her dad tells corny jokes, and her mom has been known to wear some outrageous outfits on laundry day. Sounds just like you, right? The one difference is that Neela is Indian American. In…
Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door
As a Christian parent, my greatest desire is that my children will love Jesus and follow the Bible in all things. We study the Bible together daily, and I try to discuss my faith with them throughout all our experiences. While the Bible is my greatest tool, I also enjoy sharing books with my children…
Nerd Girls: The Rise of the Dorkasaurus
My almost-13 year old daughter Amanda and I were in the bookstore recently. When I held up a book for her, she turned up her nose. “What?” I asked. “They’re in middle school, like you.” “Mom. Lots of people write books for young kids about people who are older.” I got her point, and I…
It’s the First Day of School Forever by R.L. Stine
The movie Groundhog Day and Wendy Mass’ book 11 Birthdays have each tackled the topic of one day happening over and over, so It’s the First Day of School…Forever! by R.L. Stine does not start with a wholly original topic, but he does put a unique spin on the idea, as 6th-grader Artie not only…
Masters of Disaster
Gary Paulsen is one of those authors I admire. Until now, I hadn’t read any of his books, but I know that they strike that great balance between kid appeal and literary merit. I don’t know if anyone would call Masters of Disaster a literary masterpiece, but I don’t think that’s what the author was…
Beast Friends Forever: The Super Swap-O Surprise, with Giveaway
Beast Friends Forever: The Super Swap-O Surprise! is written and illustrated by two brothers, Nate Evans and Vince Evans. I don’t know about you, but knowing that just sets the tone for a delightful sort of mischievous read. This was one of the books that launched Kyle (7) into a very successful summer of reading….
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