The Last Fallen Star is the first book in the middle grade fantasy series, called Gifted Clans by Graci Kim. I have not yet read anything by Graci Kim, but I have had fantastic luck with the series from the Rick Riordan Presents book imprint, so when I saw this book and saw that it… Read more »
Note: This is the fourth book in a series that should be read in order. There may be spoilers for the first three books in this series in this review. Aru Shah and the City of Gold is the fourth book in the middle grade fantasy series, called the Pandava series, by Roshani Chokshi. The… Read more »
Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy is a middle grade fantasy by Melissa de la Cruz. This book was so much fun! I loved the characters, the world and the adventure that we get to go on. I am really hoping that this is the start of a fun filled middle grade series. (I think… Read more »
Welcome To Superhero School is the first book in the middle grade fantasy series called The Vork Chronicles by Gracie Dix. I really enjoyed Welcome to Superhero School and I can’t wait to continue on with the series. I was particularly impressed by Gracie Dix is a teen author, and I think she did a… Read more »
The Charlie Hernández Series by Ryan Calejo is a middle grade adventure series Inspired by Hispanic folklore, legends, and myths. This is going to be a series review of the first two books in the series, Charlie Hernández and the League of Shadows and Charlie Hernández the Castle of Bones. I don’t do series reviews… Read more »
The Fire Keeper is the second book in the Storm Runner series by J.C. Cervantes. The Storm Runner series is middle grade mythology fantasy series, and it is part of the Rick Riordan presents line. I have not read the first book in the Storm Runner series, and while there were a few parts where… Read more »
Step into Magic is the first book in the middle grade fantasy series, Portals to Whyland by author Day Leitao. I thought Step into Magic was a solid first book in the series. In some ways, it was solidly in the middle grade category,, but in other ways I did think it was a… Read more »
Books that Have Significantly Influenced My Writing: There are too many to list them all. I will provide a quick list of ten for your information. I enjoy stories both true and fictional where the characters must reach inside themselves and find their greatness. Overcoming is a powerful read for me. It is the personal… Read more »
I am so excited to have Leslie Margolis here to chat parties and party people. Thank you for being here today Leslie! 1. Describe We Are Party People in a tweet (140 characters or less) One shy, quiet kid + mandatory mermaid costume = Catastrophe or triumph? Read on. 2. Can you describe your perfect… Read more »
Whichwood is a middle grade fantasy novel by Taherah Mafi. Even though this book is technically middle grade, I think it will appeal to fans of young adult books. It is a very detailed and long novel, and rather dark in some parts, and it felt like upper middle grade/lower young adult to me. I… Read more »
