I love MG series! And one of my new favorites happens to be The Book of Elsewhere series by Jacqueline West. Book one, The Shadows is like stepping into a cloudy painting whose mood continually changes through sky, thick oil, and moonlit nights (see my review here: https://novelnovice.com/2012/03/30/review-the-book-of-elsewhere-by-jacqueline-west/) . In book two, Spellbound, the colors... Continue Reading →
How often have you read a book that foretells the coming of a worldwide event for peace? How many times have you been touched by a message because of its simple truth, rather than its agenda? Although I typically stay away from books I feel carry a “lesson” or specific purpose (other than the pure... Continue Reading →
I still maintain that Brits do fantasy unlike any others. After seeing Terry Pratchett’s A Hat Full of Sky stare at me on the book shelf for months, I finally picked it up, and unsurprisingly, couldn’t manage to put it back down. Tiffany Aching may throw-up every time she rides a broom, and perhaps can’t... Continue Reading →
We are happy to announce the winners of our Breadcrumbs giveway! Congratulations to Bonnie Regan and Stephanie Parke! Which fairy tale is most like your life and why? Bonnie: "I've always loved the Sleepy Beauty fairytale. I'm a softie at heart and have always loved how romantic it was... shh. Don't tell anyone." Stephanie: "Sleeping beauty. The reason I feel... Continue Reading →
Today we are thrilled to host an exclusive Q&A with Anne Ursu, author of Breadcrumbs, our May middle grade book of the month. Anne shares her journey through the writing of Breadcrumbs, offers some advice for aspiring writers, and even spills the beans on her favorite pizza toppings and books! And don’t forget to check... Continue Reading →
During the month of May over 93 middle grade titles have been released. Now of course, we all know that for the past few years YA novels have been all the rage, but enthusiasm continues to build around middle grade, so much so that BEA had its first ever middle-grade buzz panel last year --... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a children’s book illustrator? Today Novel Novice chats with Erin McGuire, illustrator of our Middle Grade Book of the Month, BREADCRUMBS. Erin shares her experience working on BREADCRUMBS, her journey becoming an artist, and offers some great advice for aspiring book illustrators. Enjoy! Did you always... Continue Reading →
Middle Grade Monday is happy to introduce, BREADCRUMBS, our May Middle Grade book of the month. Join Amanda and her team of middle grade reviewers as we embark upon a journey into the enchanted woods with Hazel and Jack, and stay tuned for our panel discussion, along with an interview from the author and illustrator!... Continue Reading →
After a successful Middle Grade March, we have decided to expand the Middle Grade section of Novel Novice and are happy to announce many exciting changes coming your way, including (but not limited to): * A new panel of avid readers (between the ages of 7-14) who will routinely help us review books, interview authors,... Continue Reading →
I’ve been waiting for another series to fall in love with. You know, the kind of love that makes you feel like you’ve been handed a plate of warm, chewy, gooey freshly baked cookies from your grandma, just as you’ve put on an old pair of comfy socks, and snuggled up with a fluffy cat... Continue Reading →
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