I recommend “Super Jake & The King of Chaos” by Naomi Milliner to middle graders and above. We all need a little magic in our lives, and Ethan, Jake & Freddie's story shares this meaningful message and more. If you’re looking for a heartwarming read, you’ve come to the right place, and if you’re looking for an entertaining read, this book is perfect for you! You’ll find Super Jake is full of all the best elements needed for a good, can’t put this book down read! A 10/10 Read for sure! “Super Jake & The King of Chaos” deserves so much more recognition. It's a tale filled with the magic of middle grade for sure!

"The Blameless" by E.S. Christison is a fast-paced & thrilling adventure that you will love! From magic to mayhem, this novel has everything a book needs to make an instant fantasy classic, and believe me, it should be a classic in my books! You need to get your hands on a copy, you won't regret it! 10/10!

No words can describe how much I enjoyed "The Verdigris Pawn" by author Alysa Wishingrad! 

"Where will you let the truth take you? Beau, The heir, has lived a life of luxury & criticism. His father is the king of the land, he has the best cook, a pantry that’s always full, and everything he could ever ask for at his disposal, he is the heir to his father’s throne, but he also lives a sheltered and protected life, his entire life has been spent in the safety of his father’s royal manor, hidden from the truth."

This story takes readers on a thrilling ride, that you won't want to miss! I highly recommend this book to all readers! You need to read this book! You won't regret it!

"Fish in a Tree" educated me & inspired me to promote empathy, to walk a mile in someone else's shoes! The protagonist, Ally faces so much adversity along her learning journey, but she didn't care what anyone else thought of her, as long as she had her best friends by her side. She's a character that I'll always remember when I feel lost or need help!

10/10 story, I highly recommend getting your hands on a copy of "Fish in a Tree" and all of Lynda's books!

I had the honor of interviewing, author extraordinaire, and a member of "Fedora Friends," Shawn Peters! Shawn is the author of the captivating, realistic fiction, story with a superhero twist, "The Unforgettable Logan Foster!" This book has everything that makes for a good story, from a brilliant neurodivergent protagonist, Logan, looking for his long-lost little brother, to navigating puberty, not to mention defeating a dangerous villain, plus a whole lot more! Shawn is truly an incredible author, and guess what, book 2 of the Logan Foster series is coming out next year! I CAN'T WAIT, and after watching this interview & book chat, you won't be able to contain your excitement either!! 

Visit shawnpeterswrites.com to follow Shawn's writing journey!

It was an absolute honor to interview the one and only James Ponti! James is both a New York Times & International Bestselling author of NOT ONE, but three Middle-Grade book series, Wow! And, you might also be surprised to hear that James is also an Emmy–nominated television writer and producer who’s worked for television networks, such as Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and PBS, to name a few! He’s also the recipient of the prestigious EDGAR ALLAN POE AWARD. We discuss all that and more in our entertaining chat! Be on the lookout for "Motherisms" along the way!

Little did Nora know that being a knight is more than just defeating umbrae (evil shadow beasts), but it’s about finding your way, acceptance, friendship, and perseverance! Soon, it was time for Nora's first battle as a night. One wrong move and the deadly venom could seep into her body, but Nora's always up for a challenge!

I absolutely LOVED "Secret of the Shadow Beasts" by the wonderful Diane Magras! This book is perfect for fans of "Percy Jackson," and all middle-grade readers! Listen to my book review to learn more!

I'm so happy to be reviewing one of my favorite novels of all time, the New York Times Bestselling "City Spies, Forbidden City" by the incredible James Ponti! 

James’s “Framed” series sparked my love of realistic fiction & mystery books, so when I found out James had more novels in the same genre, the "City Spies" series, I was thrilled and proceeded to devour each of the books! 

Stay tuned for my interview with James Ponti, which is coming soon, but until then, this operation is hot, we are a go!

In this podcast, I review the book, “Middle School―Safety Goggles Advised: Exploring the Weird Stuff from Gossip to Grades, Cliques to Crushes, and Popularity to Peer Pressure, by Jessica Spear, author of the award-winning book "Bff or NRF? A Girls Guide to Happy Friendships." I recommend this book to all kids entering or attending middle school and to parents of middle schoolers. It’s not just a novel, it’s a roadmap, a social survival guide for middle school! Be sure to grab a copy when it comes out on  August 2, 2022!

Check out my interview with the wonderful Heather Clark! We discuss everything "Lemon Drop Falls," her debut MG novel about 12-year-old Morgan, and her journey coping with the heartbreaking loss of her mom, and trying to keep her promise to take care of her dad and siblings while dealing with all the ins and outs of being a tween. “Lemon Drop Falls” is one of my favorite middle-grade books ever! I’ve recommended it to book clubs, fellow writers, and my friends because it’s so good! Watch our book chat to learn more about Everything Middle-Grade & Heather's new Non-Profit!  #books #reading