Patroosh, the Cheeky Pelican | Review | Giveaway
Patroosh is a cheeky pelican who always wants more. He'll even take the food right out of your hand, or flap his big wings until you drop it in the sand.
But after an unexpected event, and a random act of kindness, this pelican's life is about to change forever.
Mia and the Hummingbird by Nancy Carlisle | Review
Mia and the Hummingbird is the story of a young girl who immigrates to a new country and learns to accept a new life.
She sees the hummingbird building her nest for her babies and thinks that she and the bird are similar as they learn to adapt to their new homes.
The Frights of Fiji (Alyssa McCarthy's Magical Missions) by Sunayna Prasad | Review
A world of magic and adventure awaits… Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the life she used to have—one filled with fun and love.
Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers. She is hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination.
Mirrorland by Carole Johnstone | Review
Read more to get my take on this dark, suspenseful, psychological thriller. You can easily see why Stephen King is raving about it.
Aunt Truly's Tales by Laura McHale Holland | Review
The ten tales in this book present traditional and original stories Aunt Truly might tell you if you happened by her home, Windy Wood, where snow falls from November through April and reality is open to interpretation. In her tales, you'll meet a determined frog, clever seamstress, wise handyman, stolen wife, and more unlikely heroes who face daunting trials. Some succeed; others do not. In the process, they are all transformed.
The Kiminee Dream by Laura McHale Holland | Book Review
A deeply poetic, riveting debut novel, The Kiminee Dream is a tale of Midwest charm and quirky characters, but with twists and turns that reveal a dark side, you don't see coming.