The book that scooped me up and gave me back the gift of reading. SYNOPSIS Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of... Continue Reading →
The Girl Who Could Fly is an absolutely charming book. It made me cheer and clap, smile with tears in my eyes and shush my family so I could please finish in peace. This delightful book intended for children through 6th grade. Clearly, Scholastic is stating the age appropriateness of this book's themes and not capping... Continue Reading →
This is my go-to recommendation to any and all ages, especially in the summertime. Brandon Mull's Fablehaven series is based on the ingenious premise that mythical creatures are gathered into a hidden refuge. The sanctuary is guarded by magic and age old covenants. It is overseen by caretakers. The preserve is called Fablehaven and the... Continue Reading →
I read the first of this series by accident. I picked it up years and years ago intending to read the wonderful Half Magic by Edward Eager but I got flustered at the library and couldn't remember the name of the book. This was 2005 or 2006 and long before I had a smartphone so... Continue Reading →
A brief overview of my love for the author Jessica Day George.
Live life but, make It literary.
Disappearing and reappearing to talk about something random.
Musings from an aging teacher
Literary Musings from a Casual Reader
Freelance Content Writer
Where united we read...😎
