The year is 1977 and Allie has just moved from New Jersey to North Carolina. Her parents are divorcing and her brother recently died in
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Sticks and Stones by Abby Cooper
There are times when we read a book and decide that it is one of those books that everyone should read. Granted, as a book
The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City
Welcome back to Middle Grade Monday! This week I am reviewing The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City, by Jodi Kendall. Thank you
Etiquette & Espionage
The year is 1851 and women are expected to be perfect hostesses, focus on fashion, complete with full petticoats, and always behave as a proper
Ashes to Asheville
One of the reasons that I love the NC Battle of the Books so much is that it encourages kids to read things that are
Refugee by Alan Gratz
There are times when books and history or social studies lessons go hand in hand. Refugee is one such book. This should be on required