The Voyagers is an exciting middle-grade adventure, blending lovely prose, history, and exploration. The Smidgen Press reprint is excellent!
Category: Book Reviews
Running Out of Time
In Running Out of Time, Jessie, a girl from an 1840s village, discovers it’s actually 1996. She must escape to save her town in a suspenseful, ethical adventure.
Homeless Bird
In Homeless Bird, a middle-grade novel, Koly faces teen widowhood, hardship, and cruelty in India, finding hope and strength through unexpected kindnesses.
Mountain Born
The year had hinges on which it hung, and every hinge had something to do with sheep; but that was the life on Andrew’s farm and the living for his family, and it was right that the sheep should mark it for them. Six-year-old Peter lives on a sheep farm with his father, Andrew, his…
The Misadventured Summer of Tumbleweed Thompson
A fun western adventure for middle-grade readers, filled with humor, heroism, and lessons on trust. Tumbleweed is perfect for a family read-aloud!
Small Acts of Amazing Courage
Small Acts of Amazing Courage follows Rosalind, a brave English girl in post-WWI India, challenging societal norms and British colonial rule with compassion.
Angel On The Square
Angel in the Square is a gripping tale of a young Russian girl witnessing WWI, the Russian Revolution, and the fall of aristocracy, perfect for middle grades and fans of Jennifer Nielsen.
Follow My Leader
Follow My Leader by James Garfield follows Jimmy Carter, blinded in an accident, as he learns to live without sight, with themes of forgiveness and perseverance
The Sea Snake: A Nazi U-Boat Story
The Sea Snake by Steven W. Meader is my favorite book. It follows 15-year-old Barney during WWII as he helps spot Nazi U-Boats near the U.S. coast.
Marmee & Louisa: The Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott
Marmee and Louisa by Eve LaPlante explores how Abigail Alcott’s strength and values deeply influenced her daughter, Louisa May Alcott, and her work.
When Winter Comes
When Winter Comes enchants with beautiful illustrations and gentle prose, inviting readers to explore nature’s mysteries as winter unfolds. A delightful read!
Jennifer and Josephine
A rusty old car and a stray cat find adventure, friendship, and a surprising rescue in Jennifer and Josephine, Bill Peet’s charming tale of loyalty and courage.
This Book of Mine
A poetic celebration of books with charming illustrations, This Book of Mine shows how books bring adventure, comfort, and color to our lives.
Is This You?
Is This You? by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson invites kids to create their own story with playful prompts and whimsical illustrations, blending fun with creativity.
Tomas and the Library Lady
In Tomas and the Library Lady, a migrant boy finds a library, forms a bond with a kind librarian, and discovers the power of stories, shaping his future.