Today, we're excited to help celebrate the release of Summerlost by Ally Condie -- a gorgeous new middle grade book from the author of the Matched trilogy and Atlantia. Summerlost is a WONDERFUL book (see my review here) & I highly recommend you go pick up a copy for yourself today. Be sure to keep... Continue Reading →
Ally Condie's first middle grade book might also be my favorite out of ALL her books to date. Summerlost is a story packed with nostalgia, heart, and gorgeous prose. It's the first real summer since the devastating accident that killed Cedar's father and younger brother, Ben. But now Cedar and what’s left of her family... Continue Reading →
A new fairy tale for a new generation of readers, The Girl in the Tower by Lisa Schroeder will charm you with its big heart, sweet story, and enchanting writing. Ever since she can remember, ten-year-old Violet and her mother have been locked away in a tower by the evil Queen Bogdana, who has the... Continue Reading →
If you were a fan of Suzanne Young's Hotel Ruby, meet its middle grade counterpart: The Inn Between by Marina Cohen. The Shining meets "Hotel California" in this supremely creepy middle grade novel about the bizarre things that happen to two girls stranded at a desert inn. Eleven-year-old Quinn has had some bad experiences lately.... Continue Reading →
A story about magic and evil through the eyes of a group of children during the peak of World War II, The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle by Janet Fox is made of the stuff of classic middle grade literature. Something is not right at Rookskill Castle, a rundown Scottish manor shrouded in mystery. The... Continue Reading →
An exquisite story about family, love, and loss, Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Eagar is a moving tribute to personal history, and the stories that make us who we are. Things are only impossible if you stop to think about them. . . . While her friends are spending their summers having pool parties and... Continue Reading →
Light and dark, truth and lies, love and family. These are the themes at the heart of My Life with the Liars by Caela Carter, a powerful and moving new middle grade book. Perfect for fans of Mockingbird and Counting by 7s, Caela Carter’s middle grade debut is a story of one girl’s strength and... Continue Reading →
Today, I am SO excited to be bringing you the exclusive cover reveal for The Dragon's Gate by Barry Wolverton, book 2 in the Chronicles of the Black Tulip and sequel to The Vanishing Island (which was one of my favorite books of 2015). Besides sharing the gorgeous cover, and thrilling synopsis, we also have... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm excited to share a really fun Q&A I did with Lindsey Leavitt and Robin Mellom, co-authors of the adorable new middle grade book, The Pages Between Us. Thanks for stopping by, ladies! I'm always fascinated by writing partners. Tell us about the co-writing process for THE PAGES BETWEEN US. How did it work?... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to be hosting an exclusive Q&A with Tiara on the Terrace author Kristen Kittcher. Thanks for stopping by, Kristen! Be sure to keep reading for more about her latest book! What inspired the latest mystery in TIARA ON THE TERRACE? I’m a longtime resident of Pasadena, California -- home of what you... Continue Reading →
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