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Review: Wishes Are Free by Diana Mercedes Howell

By Kasey | September 23, 2023 - 7:00 am |September 22, 2023 Book Review and Content, Historical, Middle Grade 8-12

Wishes Are Free
Diana Mercedes Howell
Published September 15, 2022

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About Wishes Are Free

Friends are everywhere if you have a big heart and know where to look.

California, 1959. Spunky ten-year-old Rose O’Reilly feels abandoned when her best friend from birth moves two thousand miles away. Determined to find a new best friend, she turns to Grandpa, whose wife – his own best friend – has recently died. They hold chat cafes in the kitchen on Sundays and with Grandpa’s help, … Continue reading →

Review: The Storm Keeper’s Island by Catherine Doyle

By Kasey | March 1, 2019 - 7:37 am |May 10, 2019 Young Adult/Teen 12-18

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The Storm Keeper’s Island
Catherine Doyle
Bloomsbury USA Children’s
Published January 22, 2019

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About THE STORM KEEPER’S ISLAND

When Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet …

Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for Fionn’s grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. Soon, a new Keeper will rise.

But, deep underground, someone has been waiting for … Continue reading →

Review and Blog Tour: The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm

By Kasey | September 5, 2018 - 7:00 am |October 8, 2018 Blogger's Favorites, Book Review and Content, Contemporary, Middle Grade 8-12

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I’m super excited to be part of my first ever Rockstar Blog Tour. Yay! When I saw the invitation to review The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm, I really couldn’t resist. I had so much fun reading the first book about Ellie and her grandfather-trapped-in-a-teenager’s-body that I absolutely had to find out what happens to them next in this book, The Third Mushroom. Read on for my review, some information about the author, other stops on the tour and a chance to win your very own copy of the book!