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Trackers by Patrick Carman - book review

I first applauded Patrick Carman for his unique concept book Skeleton Creek, where he tied 21st Century literacy to good old-fashioned storytelling...

Joey Fly, Private Eye by Aaron Reynolds with Illustrations by Neil Numberman

Older readers and graphic novel lovers will find a lot to like in Joey Fly, Private Eye in Creepy Crawly Crime. Told with the style and verve of...

Fans of Skeleton Creek finally get their sequel: Ghost In The Machine

For fans of Skeleton Creek, clamoring for some answers, Ghost In The Machine will drop you right back into the world of Sarah and Ryan as they...

Book recommendation: Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman

There are so many things to discuss about Skeleton Creek, a unique concept book by Patrick Carman, it's hard to know where to begin. How about the...

Max Quigley, Technically Not a Bully by James Roy - Book Review

Max Quigley, Technically Not a Bully is following a trend in children’s literature. Much like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries: Tales...

Book recommendation: Owly: A Time To Be Brave by Andy Runton

Owly Volume 4: A Time to be Brave is the fourth in a series of wordless graphic novels by Andy Runton. The entire Owly series will appeal to any...

Goblins by Royce Buckingham - book review

What makes a good book for teen boys? How do you get a reluctant reader invested in a story? Which factors will entice the most challenging reading...