Jerry Spinelli is a master storyteller who always seems to surprise you with the lessons that he imparts in his stories. His newest book, Dead
Tag: magical realism
Bring on the Bollywood
When I was growing up, a good friend of mine did her year abroad in India. She sent me jewelry and Bollywood cassettes. I had
The Edge of Everywhen
A book about a self-proclaimed book nerd and narrated by a magical book? Count me in. Books about books are either great or pretty meh.
Deeper Messages in Upside Down Magic
Imagine a world of magic where every child comes into their powers at 10. At that point, they come into their abilities and are “supposed” to
Do You Want to Know the Future?
There seems to be an uptick of books with a magical way to escape reality. I find it eerily disturbing and yet understandable. Life seems
Not as Perfect as it Seems
Identical twins Elodee and Naomi are moving from their home of Juniper to Eventown. Something has happened in their family that no one will talk