Big congrats to Dragonborn by Struan Murray! This incredible middle grade fantasy series kicked off with style when it hit the New York Times bestseller list in its first week! The story follows 12-year-old Alexa, who lives a stifling life with her overprotective mother until her frustrations emerge in the most unexpected way: her transformation … Continue reading Dragonborn (Struan Murray)
At last, our spooky series comes to a close! To wrap things up, we wanted to spotlight a few spooky favorites, brought to us by the Monstrous Classics series by Aladdin Books. Featuring collected works with striking redesigned covers, this series introduces the macabre tone of writers like Irving, Poe, Leroux, and more to a … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 31: The Monstrous Classics Series by Aladdin Books
Happy Halloween Eve! We’ve got a perfect pick as we near the end of spooky season with this one, as it provides a delightful transition between Halloween and the winter holidays. Young Frank N. Stine is hoping to mix up a sweet treat, but his gingerbread mix is low. Easy fix, right? Just doctor it … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 30: The Gingerbread Monster by Dan Gemeinhart, illus. by Hugo L. Cueller
That’s right, October 30th is National Candy Corn Day! While this seasonal sweet can be a little controversial, we are firmly pro-candy corn at the Baby Bookworm household, especially when candy corn and books combine. In Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske, the titular treats have been relegated to the pantry post-spooky season, waiting alongside … Continue reading Happy Candy Corn Day! Candy Corn Christmas by Jonathan Fenske
Third in the exciting Theodora Hendrix series, readers rejoin the titular heroine as a much-anticipated trio to New York City is interrupted by the machinations of the diabolical witch Hilda, who is bent on devastating both the magical and human worlds alike. Fans of plucky protagonists and fast-paced adventures will appreciate this title, which can … Continue reading Spooky Season 31-Day Countdown, Day 29: Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers by Jordan Kopy, illus. by Chris Jevons and Lisa Hunt
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