In this episode we discuss Wildoak by C.C Harrington

Wildoak is a novel about Maggie the has a stutter so her father sends her to stay with her grandfather where she meets a snow leopard named rumpus

in wildoak forest when hunter capture rumpus Maggie must break him out. . .

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In this episode, we discuss Air by Monica Roe.

Air is a fictional novel about a 12 year old named Emmy, she had a defect in her spine at birth and has been in a wheelchair all her life.

But this does not stop her from dreaming big, Emmy wants to be the next great WCMX (Wheelchair Motocross) Athlete.

But it's not all easy, weaving themes of grief and friendship, Monica Roe bring us an appealing novel that is a must read.

Link to purchase the book can be found right here :https://bookshop.org/p/books/air-monica-roe/18307594?ean=9781250798268

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We have another fantasy book with some sci-fi mixed in to discuss this week: The Star Shepherd. We chat about our favorite characters and provide several other recommendations. We'd love to hear what you are reading right now. Both the print and audio versions are excellent!

Some other books you might want to check out:

Quintessence by Jess Redman: https://bookshop.org/p/books/quintessence-jess-redman/15289060?ean=9781250791849

The Starspun Web by Sinéad O'Hart: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-starspun-web-sinead-o-hart/8597279?ean=9781101935088

The Nightsilver Promise by Annaliese Avery: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-nightsilver-promise-celestial-mechanism-cycle-1-annaliese-avery/15768970?ean=9781338754476

*The links above are to Bookshop.org, we encourage you to support your local bookstore through this link.

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What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions is a perennial favorite in our household. What If? 2 released this winter and offers readers even more content to chew on. We share just a few of the questions inside each book and why we enjoy this series of books so much. If you've read them, do you have a favorite question?

If you enjoy Sci-Fi, you are in for a treat this week. Join us as we discuss last year's Newberry Medalist The Last Cuentista. From the setting to the themes we think this is a book you should definitely read. Both the print and audio versions are excellent!

Some other books you might want to check out:

Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard by Jonathan Auxier: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sophie-quire-and-the-last-storyguard-a-peter-nimble-adventure-jonathan-auxier/17051127?ean=9781419717475

We also recommend Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier which introduces you to the characters in the book above. https://bookshop.org/p/books/peter-nimble-and-his-fantastic-eyes-jonathan-auxier/8456586?ean=9781419704215

A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga for another Sci-Fi adventure: https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-rover-s-story/18888551?ean=9780063113923

*The links above are to Bookshop.org, we encourage you to support your local bookstore through this link.

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Have you started a summer book list yet? Join us this week as we discuss The House Swap, a book that you just might want to read this summer. With themes of friendship and family, we think it will provide a fun diversion on your own vacation or simply your backyard. If you are looking for more summer reading suggestions here are a few we recommend:

Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca: https://bookshop.org/p/books/mirror-to-mirror-rajani-larocca/18626683?ean=9780063047471

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-vanderbeekers-of-141st-street-karina-yan-glaser/6960751?ean=9781328499219

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-penderwicks-a-summer-tale-of-four-sisters-two-rabbits-and-a-very-interesting-boy-turtleback-school-library-jeanne-birdsall/286435?ean=9780440420477

The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place by Maryrose Wood: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-incorrigible-children-of-ashton-place-book-i-the-mysterious-howling-maryrose-wood/6430479?ean=9780062366931

*The links above are to Bookshop.org, we encourage you to support your local bookstore through this link.

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We have another novel in verse today about a pair of twins navigating growing up and the necessary separation that occurs to find out who you are. Join us as we discuss Maya and Chaya and why you will want to place this book on your TBR for this summer. Also check out LaRocca's Red, White and Whole and A Midsummer's Mayhem.

https://amzn.to/42krVhU <--- Mirror to Mirror by Rajani LaRocca

https://amzn.to/41Pw4ud <--- Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom by Sangu Mandanna

https://amzn.to/44gU2jL <--- The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury

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Garvey's Choice is a beautifully written novel in verse. Join us as we discuss the poetic format Nikki Grimes chose to use to share Garvey with the world. We also share our thoughts on the sequel Garvey in the Dark. We draw some comparisons to books we've already discussed and encourage you to check out our prior episodes if you haven't already.

Garvey's Choice can be found here: https://amzn.to/3NeUrNi

Before the Ever After can be found here: https://amzn.to/3zzTpnm

Mirror to Mirror by Rojani LaRocca can be found here: https://amzn.to/3AyC1jf

*The links above are Amazon affiliate links, we certainly encourage you to support your local bookstore but if you purchase through our link we do get a small percentage of your purchase.

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This week we are continuing our exploration of novels in verse with a recent novel by the award winning Jacqueline Woodson. Before the Ever After uses powerful imagery and evokes a wide range of emotions as her main character deals with change and uncertainty. In this book Woodson tackles hard truths about the connection between brain disease and football. If you enjoy Kwame Alexander's work, we think Jacqueline Woodson is another author to add to your TBR list.

Before the Ever After can be found here: https://amzn.to/3zzTpnm

The Crossover can be found here: https://amzn.to/4332sL3

The Crossover in graphic novel format: https://amzn.to/3KzZ5nj

*The links above are Amazon affiliate links, we certainly encourage you to support your local bookstore but if you purchase through our link we do get a small percentage of your purchase.

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Come listen to why this might be one of Carissa's favorite books of 2023. A melodramatic and imaginative young witch with romantic notions takes a journey to become the apprentice of a witch living in the woods. More than just whimsy is a heartfelt story of belonging and friendship. I dare you to listen and not smile! If you'd like to read more like The Grace of Wild Things, we recommend:

Midsummer's Mayhem by Rajani LaRocca found here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lSXkbm

Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano found here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3M0qjof

Owlcrate's February box can be found here: https://www.owlcrate.com/products/owlcrate-jr-witches-in-training-box?variant=42342762643631

Read alike post by Owlcrate Jr. can be found here: https://www.owlcrate.com/blogs/ocjr/february-book-recommendations and here they mention Cinder & Sparrows which was another Owlcrate Jr. book that Carissa really enjoyed!

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