Andy Smithson: Blast of the Dragon's Fury, Book 1 by L. R. W. Lee is an adventure story. Andy Smithson's parents have no time for him because they are caught up with their ambitious lives and his sister is a spoilt brat. Andy is not...

The Gross Gang written by Christine Larsen is about Larsen’s fascination with words that can be classified as "odd" or “extinct.” The book introduces us to many of these words (some of which I’ve never heard before) in the form of various poems. Her poems...

In Hope by Joyce Mitchell, we meet Cassie and Cody Ritchie, sister and brother. We realize early on that they are a highly religious family. A typical Sunday for them always begins with church service. One Sunday, the two teens decide to go to church...

How much do you really know about Autism? I knew a little bit. I knew that people with Autism have a hard time adapting to the outside world. I also knew that Asperger’s was a type of Autism where the person is highly developed brain-wise...

What do you do when the love of your life dies in a tragic accident and only a few years after her death your only son vanishes from a place he should be safe? For Jake Bishop these terrifying events occurred far too close together....

Super Jack by Julie Rausenberger is a delightful story about Jack, the German Shepherd pup. He is a playful pup who likes to dress and be a superhero in his backyard. The young readers can join Jack in his backyard adventures. The story is fast paced...

Mortal Fire is the debut novel from English author C.F. Dunn. The story is the first in a proposed series entitled The Secret of the Journal and is a novel which will startle the reader into turning one page after another. Dr. Emma D'Eresby is...

In One More Mountain, editor Janet Buckwalter has offered the reader multiple stories about handicapped individuals who have simply refused to lie down and ignore the challenges life has to offer. The reader will meet a brain-damaged young man whose father pushes and pedals him...

The Sword of Demelza by J.E. Rogers is a fantasy adventure that is geared towards preteen and young adult readers, but should have many adult fans as well. The author set her fantasy in Australia, and the heroes and villains in the tale are native...

Slave Chronicles by Kirk Yancey is a compelling book of prose based upon the author's research into African-American history. He details the agony experienced by the slaves on the slave ships which crossed the oceans while their occupants in the hold experienced confusion, starvation, disease,...

With sixty-eight percent of employees hovering in the zone of mediocrity, it is no wonder that those above average succeed. The BossHole Effect by Dr. Greg L. Alston and Valerie R. Alston M.A., illustrates the reason for this high level of mediocrity. By defining and...

In Royal Flush, private investigator Crag Banyon’s latest job is to be the bodyguard of the Queen of Albion, who’s visiting the town. Yet the seemingly easy job takes a twist when someone tries to kill the royal. Banyon tries to get out of the...

In The Battle for Princess Madeline by Kirstin Pulioff, I was introduced to the kingdom of Soron and its ruling family, which included the title character, Princess Madeline. Finding a suitable mate is often a concern for the princes and princesses of a ruling family,...

The Grandest Small Folk Tales by Christine Larsen and Cirena Larsen-Bolland is a whimsical collection of short stories, poems, and revelations either written by or about the main author, Christine’s four-year-old granddaughter, Cirena. I was expecting to be a bit bored by this collection, and...

Anna and the Magical Horse - Henry the Hobo - The Pond by Henry Denkhaus is a collection of three different stories as the title suggests. The first story, 'Anna and the Magical Horse,' is about a little girl and her toy horse who takes...

21 Tips for Making It Out of Your Tough Times: Remember: Tough Times Don't Last by Jean Givan is a guide on how to handle your life when you are going through a rough patch. The author speaks about her personal experiences and how she...

'The Volunteer Traveler's Handbook - How to find ethical and sustainable international volunteer opportunities' by Shannon O'Donnell covers the topic of an ideal volunteer experience extensively, making it an interesting guide. The author's advice is based on personal experiences, meeting local people, and interacting with...

Abigail ‘Abi’ Winterfield has a lot of baggage that V.R. Avent releases slowly over the course of the novel, but we know from the beginning that it is very heavy baggage that she’s carried around for most of her life. When we meet Abi in...

Revising: It’s Time for a Change written by Terri Kelley is a great resource for learning what revision is. Terry targets a younger audience by using rhymes throughout her book. As an editor, I found myself nodding with every line I read. From the very...

Publishing: Finally it’s Final! by Terri Kelley is the next book in Kelley’s Writing is a Process Series. This book takes us through the next step of the writing process – publishing. Once our book has been edited to perfection, it’s time to ship it...