A Dangerous Crossing by Jane Mitchell is a powerful and thought-provoking middle grade novel following a 13-year-old Syrian boy forced to flee his home in search of safety. Read my 4.5-star review as part of The Write Reads blog tour.
An eclectic week of reading brings a cozy mystery, a rockin' children's book, Featured Author Seth W. James, audiobook bargains, sparkling peach iced tea, and one perfectly peachy find to Friday Finds.
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo celebrate grandparents in all their wonderful variety in My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!, a colorful, toe-tapping picture book that's especially fun to read aloud with the littles.
A wedding is approaching, the food sounds delicious, and the suspects keep multiplying. The Carrot Marmalade Murder by Meg Benjamin is a character-driven Colorado cozy with clever red herrings, plenty of small-town charm, and a final reveal that caught me completely by surprise.
Books, authors, and an afternoon break fill this week's Friday Finds, featuring Gail Koger, raspberry jam crumble bars, a reader question, and a pretty tea-time find.
A colorful, kid-first introduction to video game design, Game Creator's Workshop by Greg Reisdorf encourages young gamers to think like creators through hands-on activities, critical thinking, and plenty of imagination—no coding required.