Read my review of The Star That Always Stays, a heartfelt middle grade historical fiction about identity, faith, and growing up Ojibwe in 1914 Michigan.
Middle Grade
Book Review: Find Her
In Find Her, Ginger Reno explores grief, healing, and justice through the eyes of a determined girl searching for her missing mother—and helping others along the way. A heartfelt mystery for middle grade readers.
Book Review: The Wild Robot Escapes
Is The Wild Robot Escapes a good read-aloud for kids? Discover how Peter Brown’s sequel blends adventure, emotion, and family themes—plus what to know before reading it aloud.
Book Review: Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince
Wondering if Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is too intense for your kids? Read this thoughtful review from a family read-aloud perspective, with insights on age-appropriateness and themes.
“The Cloud”
Digital ink illustration of Gandalf, contemplating the dangers Frodo would be facing as he carried the Ring of Power.
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
I went to Prince Caspian with my friends on Friday. It was an excellent showing for opening night, we had to sit at the very top of one of the largest theatres in town, and it was a full house. I must say that I can't recall the book, so the movie may stray from the...