Gregory Maguire, best known for his Wicked books, is back with another revisionist fairy tale. This time, he weaves together classic Russian elements — Baba Yaga, Faberge eggs, endless train tracks, snow laden countryside — in this middle grade novel. Elena is a young girl who lives in a dying country town. There is no…
REVIEW: THE FAIRY RING by Mary Losure
I have always loved this story – a story within a story, really. It speaks so much of the times and the psychology of an era. I was a teenager, though, before I learned about the Cottingley Fairies. I do wish I’d had a book like this to read when I was young. The book…
REVIEW: THE BLACKHOPE ENIGMA by Teresa Flavin
This was another young adult (I’d place this in the 9-13 year old age range) title that made its way into my review pile. Something about its description, and yes, its cover, kept tempting me. It centers around a group of young teens who are assigned to do a historical art project. Two of the…
GREAT READS FOR HALLOWEEN
October is my favorite month. It always has been, even when I lived in different parts of the country. Of course, it’s no coincidence that October means Halloween for me. Scary stories, chocolate, costumes – what’s not to love! So, as the days grow shorter and cooler, here are some suggestions for the change in…