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Review: I Like Helping People… What Jobs Are There? by Amanda Learmonth and Elise Gaignet

By Kasey | April 15, 2024 - 7:00 am |April 14, 2024 Young Adult/Teen 12-18

I Like Helping People… What Jobs Are There? (That’s a Job Series)
Amanda Learmonth
Illustrated by Elise Gaignet
Kane Miller
Published October 1, 2021

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About I Like Helping People… What Jobs Are There?

For children who are inspired by helping others, this latest in the series takes readers through a day-in-the-life of 25 key workers. From medicine to social work to all kinds of helpers, they’ll learn about a paramedic’s best part of the day—saving lives—as well as a postal worker’s pet peeve—over-excited pets, and much more.

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Review: The Final Curse of Ophelia Cray by Christine Calella

By Kasey | April 14, 2024 - 7:00 am |April 13, 2024 Book Review and Content, Fantasy, Historical, Young Adult/Teen 12-18

The Final Curse of Ophelia Cray
Christine Calella
Page Street Press
Published April 9, 2024

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About The Final Curse of Ophelia Cray

Storms and pirates are nothing compared to the evil within men’s hearts.

After a lifetime of abuse at the hands of superstitious townsfolk, Ophelia Young, a bastard child of the notorious pirate queen, is tired of paying for the sins of her mother. Despite playing by the rules her whole life, she’s earned nothing but spite and suspicion. So when a naval officer saves her from the jeering crowd at her mother’s hanging, Ophelia … Continue reading →

22 Most-Anticipated Middle Grade Books Coming Spring 2024

By Kasey | April 13, 2024 - 7:00 am |April 12, 2024 Blogger's Favorites, Contemporary, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade 8-12, News and Fun

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22 Most-Anticipated Middle Grade Books Coming Spring 2024

How are there so many great books coming out in just three months? It’s wild. I love it, but I wish I had time to read them all. Since I’m so late getting this posted, I’ve read a few of these already, and they’ve been excellent! I can’t wait to read the rest of them. The list includes a mix of contemporary and fantasy novels, graphic books, and mystery. Here are my 20 most-anticipated middle grade books coming spring 2024.

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Review: The Wolves of Greycoat Hall by Lucinda Gifford

By Kasey | April 11, 2024 - 7:00 am |April 11, 2024 Blogger's Favorites, Book Review and Content, Fantasy, Middle Grade 8-12

The Wolves of Greycoat Hall (The Wolves of Greycoat Hall #1)
Lucinda Gifford
Kane Miller Publishing
Published September 1, 2020

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About The Wolves of Greycoat Hall

A family of wolves leaves their mansion in Moravia, returns to their Scottish homeland and fights for their right to live among society and save the castle that has been in their family for generations from a crooked developer.

Boris Greycoat is a friendly young wolf who likes meeting people and trying new foods. His father Randall Greycoat is becoming an expert in speaking French and playing table tennis. Boris’s … Continue reading →

Review: The Misdirection of Fault Lines by Anna Gracia

By Kasey | April 10, 2024 - 7:00 am |April 9, 2024 Book Review and Content, Contemporary, Young Adult/Teen 12-18