Category Archives: 8-12 years of age

Review: The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing Hahn

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Mary Downing Hahn as long as I can remember. She’s known for her ghost stores, my personal favorite being Wait Till Helen Comes.   While this most recent release is labeled as a ghost story, it’s most … Continue reading →

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Review: Supergirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls) by Lisa Yee

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Jenn

I’ll say it again, where were these books when I was a young girl? Like the first book in this series,  Wonder Woman at Super Hero High, gives readers a glimpse at powerful female superheroes before they were “famous,” as … Continue reading →

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Review: Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R. J. Palacio

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Jenn

I cannot begin to tell you how much my son (a pre-teen when we read it) adored the character of August Pullman. His story was so profound and continues to resonate within us, years after our initial read.  Children are … Continue reading →

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#Mx3 Review: Gabriel Finley and the Raven’s Riddle by George Hagen

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Jenn

Age Range: 9 – 12 years Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (August 26, 2014) ISBN: 9780385371032 Source: Publisher Twelve year-old Gabriel Finley has lived with his Aunt Jasmine in her old Brooklyn brownstone since his father disappeared three … Continue reading →

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Review: Party Games: A Fear Street Novel by R. L. Stine

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jenn

  Grade Level: 7 – 12 Series: Fear Street Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin (September 30, 2014) ISBN: 9781250051615 Source: Publisher When Rachel Martin is invited to Brendan Fear’s birthday party at his family’s home on Fear Island, … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: Desmond Pucket Makes Monster Magic by Mark Tatulli

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Jenn

Age Range: 7 – 12 years Series: Amp! Comics for Kids Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 1, 2013) ISBN-10: 1449435483 Source: Publisher Today, I’m excited to welcome my youngest son, Justin (8), for a guest review! He’s … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Guys Read: Other Worlds by Jon Scieszka

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Jenn

Tales of a (formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my oldest son John,  a formerly reluctant reader) discusses books that he thinks other reluctant readers (former or not) will enjoy!  Today’s book is Guys Read: Other Worlds : … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Fellowship for Alien Detection by Kevin Emerson

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jenn

Tales of a (formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my thirteen year old son, John (a formerly reluctant reader) shares this thoughts on books geared toward reluctant readers. The review below is entirely his own with no alterations … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: I Have Opinions

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jenn

Typically, this feature is reserved for my formerly reluctant reader son, John-John, to discuss books that he’s read recently. Specifically, books that he believes will appeal to reluctant readers. Instead, I’m turning over the blog today to John-John so he … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Star Wars, Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jenn

Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my twelve year old son, a formerly reluctant reader, reviews a book he particularly enjoyed! These words are his own and in no way influenced by his mother 🙂 … Continue reading →

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