Genre: Childrens

{The Sword in the Grotto: Angie Sage}

{The Sword in the Grotto: Angie Sage}

{Synopsis} – Sir Horace is about to turn five hundred years old! Araminta and Wanda need to find him the perfect gift. Araminta finds an ancient sword in a grotto hidden under her haunted house and it should be a cinch to get it. But she wasn’t planning on the nasty surprise of a portcullis-trap […]

Posted May 25, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{My Haunted House: Angie Sage}

{My Haunted House: Angie Sage}

{Synopsis} – Araminta Spookie lives in a wonderful old haunted house, but her crabby aunt Tabby wants to move. Aunt Tabby is determined to sell their house—Araminta “has” to stop her! With the help of a haunted suit of armor named Sir Horace, a ghost named Edmund, and a lot of imagination, Araminta hatches a […]

Posted May 19, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Fortune Falls:  Jenny Goebel}

{Fortune Falls: Jenny Goebel}

{Synopsis} – Welcome to Fortune Falls, a magical town where superstitions are real. Four-leaf clovers really do bring good fortune, and owning a rabbit's foot is the secret to success. However, there aren't enough charms in the universe to help Sadie Bleeker. She can't pass a ladder without walking under it, and black cats won't […]

Posted March 13, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Paloma: Cynthia Lord}

{Paloma: Cynthia Lord}

{Synopsis} – There's a big surprise for the Shelter Pet Squad: A group of sato puppies has arrived! Satos are homeless dogs — of various breeds — from Puerto Rico. The kids will help them settle in until they are ready for adoption. Suzannah plays with a pup named Paloma until the little dog falls […]

Posted March 10, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Recess Is a Jungle!: Jack Chabert}

{Recess Is a Jungle!: Jack Chabert}

{Synopsis} – This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are passing around a soccer […]

Posted March 7, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Medusa the Mean: Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams}

{Medusa the Mean: Joan Holub & Suzanne Williams}

{Synopsis} – Medusa is the ultimate mean girl in this series that blends modern drama with ancient myths.Well researched and true to the original myths, each volume in the Goddess Girls series addresses contemporary issues, like friendships and relationships, from a classically accurate—and entertaining—perspective. In Medusa the Mean, Medusa is sick and tired of being […]

Posted February 8, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Once Upon a Frog: Sarah Mlynowski}

{Once Upon a Frog: Sarah Mlynowski}

{Synopsis} – Ribbit ribbit! Siblings Abby and Jonah are in for a surprise when the magic mirror in their basement pulls them into the classic story of The Frog Prince. Abby knows how the tale goes: the princess kisses the frog, and he transforms into a handsome prince. Right? WRONG. Turns out the princess is […]

Posted February 7, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Merlin: Cynthia Lord}

{Merlin: Cynthia Lord}

{Synopsis} – In this charming illustrated chapter book series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord, the Shelter Pet Squad kids find the perfect homes for animals in need! A pet is missing! When Suzannah arrives to volunteer at the shelter, one of the animals is missing! It's Merlin, a mischievous ferret who gets into everything, […]

Posted February 6, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments