Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers

Wild Spaces & Rook

Wild Spaces & Rook

Posted September 19, 2023 by Carole in Reviews / 6 Comments

This was interesting! I felt like I had missed something when I initially finished this audiobook so I went back to the beginning and listened to it a second time. I am confident that this was probably more of an issue with me than with the book. I enjoyed getting to know this young boy […]

The Demon Sword Asperides

The Demon Sword Asperides

Posted July 26, 2023 by Carole in Reviews / 3 Comments

This was such a fun book! I believe that this middle grade fantasy is a perfect read for both younger readers and adults. We meet the sword Asperides right away once I realized a sentient sword would be one of the main characters, I knew that I was in for a good time. I was […]

Camp QUILTBAG

Camp QUILTBAG

Posted March 29, 2023 by Carole in Reviews / 4 Comments

I am so glad that books like this one are available for middle-grade kids. I thought that this book did an excellent job of addressing issues that young adults might face due to their sexuality or gender identity. I think that anyone wanting to understand these issues better would benefit from reading this book, regardless […]

Review – Sugaring Off by Gillian French

Review – Sugaring Off by Gillian French

Posted November 4, 2022 by Carole in Reviews / 6 Comments

I thought that this was very good. I admit that the cover of this book is what first captured my attention but once I realized that the main character was hearing impaired, I knew that I needed to read this book. This is a slower story that touches on Owl’s day-to-day life and some pretty […]

Review – Dead Flip by Sara Farizan

Review – Dead Flip by Sara Farizan

Posted August 26, 2022 by Carole in Reviews / 9 Comments

I had fun with this book! I’ve seen this book described as Stranger Things meets Jumanji and I think that totally fits (although I have to admit that I have only watched a few episodes of Stranger Things). This book is set in the late ’80s and early ’90s which just happens to coincide with […]