Mary Lanni2 days ago2 minOphie's GhostsThe audiobook of this story is excellent, incorporating a variety of accents and connecting listeners easily to the narrative....
Mary Lanni6 days ago3 minSparrowI happen to love reading stories that, while not always realistic, bring to light universal human lessons in beautiful and memorable...
Mary LanniMay 102 minLia Park and the Missing JewelFor much of her life, Lia Park has been balancing schoolwork with the practice of Taekkyeon in preparation for possible acceptance into...
Mary LanniMay 62 minThe Maker-Man of MerryvilleGilbert Sullivan is a twelve-year-old boy who has grown up in the small town of Merryville—a place that is nowhere near as jovial as it...
Mary LanniMay 32 minEllery's Magic BicycleI discovered Maria Monte through her first book, Eve’s Ducklings, last year, and I’m pleased to be able to share her second picture book...
Mary LanniApr 292 minFreddie vs. The Family CurseI’m not sure I would call myself superstitious in the traditional sense, but there are definitely times when I’d rather not take a risk...
Mary LanniApr 262 minBreaking NewsIt’s not often that you find a young adult novel written in a journalistic style, but Breaking News by Frank Morelli is one that does...
Mary LanniApr 222 minSir Fig Newton and the Science of PersistenceMiddle grade children are capable of so much more than it might initially seem, and that is a truth that is finding its way more and more...
Mary LanniApr 193 minThe Edge of In BetweenThe Edge of In Between is one of the most compelling books I have read in a long time. It centers around a girl named Lottie, who seems...
Mary LanniApr 152 minBrilliant White PeaksI loved the way this book was laid out, and I often found myself surprised by turns of events within the narrative. Told from the...
Mary LanniApr 122 minJig Gets LostSomething about the little, stumpy legs on corgis makes me immeasurably happy when I see them out in the world. This picture book is...
Mary LanniApr 82 minAlways YouI appreciate that many young adult books are focusing on the very real elements of sex, drugs, and alcohol that are so prevalent in the...
Mary LanniApr 52 minBibi Blundermuss and the Tree Across the Cosmos“You won’t believe what she’s afraid of.” Bullying is hard no matter who you are, but Bibi Blundermuss gets a lot of it thanks to her...
Mary LanniApr 12 minLoteriaI’m not sure I can adequately describe the intensity of my feelings after finishing this book. Focusing around the game of Lotería, this...
Mary LanniMar 294 minSeries Feature: Eerie Tales from the EastGhost stories are popular around the world, and there are readers of all ages who enjoy spine-tingling adventures from time to time. The...
Mary LanniMar 252 minTwelve Weeks to Midnight BlueAs someone who knew very little about business until adulthood, this book helped me understand the basics of business in a...
Mary LanniMar 222 minDinosorcerers: Extinction Stinks!If you’ve ever considered what might have happened to the dinosaurs as a result of the earth-shattering meteor that ended their lives,...
Mary LanniMar 182 minRelatively Normal SecretsThere can be quite a spread in the style of books written for middle grade readers, especially because this age group includes both those...
Mary LanniMar 153 minAirI loved, loved, loved this book. Emelyn has just started seventh grade, and she is ready for the freedom a new school will afford her....
Mary LanniMar 112 minThe Boy Who Loved BoxesI was pleasantly delighted by this charming story! Written as a picture book for adults, it contains allegory much like that found in The...