Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron Publication Date: May 5, 2020 Summary from NetGalley: Twelve-year-old Maya is the only one in her South Side Chicago neighborhood who witnesses weird occurrences like werehyenas stalking the streets at night and a scary man made of shadows plaguing her dreams. Her friends try to find an … Continue reading Middle Grade Review
The Youth Media Awards were held a couple of weeks ago at the ALA Midwinter Convention. As a librarian I am always excited when this list comes out, there are always books that I have missed along the way, and of course I am always thrilled when a book that I have loved that year … Continue reading Newbery Awards – Mini Reviews
Refraction by Naomi Hughes Publication Date: November 5, 2019 Summary from NetGalley: After an attack on earth, all reflective surfaces become weapons to release monsters, causing a planet-wide ban on mirrors. Despite the danger, the demand rises, and 17-year-old Marty Callahan becomes a distributor in an illegal mirror trade—until he’s caught by the mayor's son, … Continue reading Don’t Look in the Mirror
These two haunting books by Rin Chupeco, would be perfect for reading on Halloween. They are both very dark and twisty. The Japanese mythology that they are based on is fascinating as well. And the dolls, well they are just plain creepy. Here are my thoughts about both books. To see their summaries on GoodReads, … Continue reading Series Review
Here There Are Monsters by Amelinda Berube Publication Date: August 6, 2019 Summary from Goodreads: The Blair Witch Project meets Imaginary Girls in this story of codependent sisterhood, the struggle to claim one’s own space, and the power of secrets Sixteen-year-old Skye is done playing the knight in shining armor for her insufferable younger sister, … Continue reading The Power of Secrets
