The Stolen Lake: Remembering a British Children’s Classic

If you have never taken an adventure with Dido Twite, I recommend you embark on the quest. The Stolen Lake by Joan Aiken continues the Wolves Chronicles, an imaginative series from Joan Aiken's classic The Wolves of Willoughby Chase. Although it is part of a series, it can definitely be read on its own. Dido... Continue Reading →

Countdown to The Hunger Games: Best Fan Videos

Today for our Hunger Games movie countdown, we bring some of our favorite fan-made videos and of course another daily contest! Check out the videos below, then scroll down for today's giveaway! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USnNqt-QfWo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLl6DTBSt8k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YbFBlToFlk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yurwa-lBi1s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do_lfX0gpts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKgYRydtXNU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aWXcr8_eZ8 Today's Contest For today's contest, we're giving one lucky person the chance to win a set... Continue Reading →

Countdown to The Hunger Games: Best Fan Videos

Today for our Hunger Games movie countdown, we bring some of our favorite fan-made videos and of course another daily contest! Check out the videos below, then scroll down for today's giveaway! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USnNqt-QfWo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLl6DTBSt8k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YbFBlToFlk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yurwa-lBi1s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do_lfX0gpts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKgYRydtXNU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aWXcr8_eZ8 Today's Contest For today's contest, we're giving one lucky person the chance to win a set... Continue Reading →

Derek Kent: “The Importance of Middle Grade Fiction”

Today, we have a guest post from author Derek Kent ... aka Derek the Ghost, the spooky author behind the Scary School series. Thanks for stopping by today, Derek! *          *          * The Importance of Middle Grade Fiction Or Why Reading my Book Series Scary School is Guaranteed to Turn your Kid into a Well-adjusted,... Continue Reading →

The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

The beauty of The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann is that it is classic middle-grade; a colorful, creative children’s adventure that celebrates imagination, fantasy, and fun. The key is to approach it as such.  Admittedly, with reviews touting this dystopian fantasy as the next The Hunger Games and Harry Potter, my expectations were not only too high,... Continue Reading →

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