Monthly Archives: July 2020

The Lost Wonderland Diaries – Does It Live Up To the Genius of the Original?

The Lost Wonderland Diaries By J. Scott Savage Spoiler Alert!   Summary Something monstrous has been found in the magic world of Wonderland and it wants to get out. Lewis Carroll created a curious and fantastical world in his classic … Continue reading

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The Ghost Collector – Do You Need a Middle-Grade Book About Death and Grieving?

The Ghost Collector By Allison Mills Spoiler Alert! SUMMARY: Ghosts aren’t meant to stick around forever… Shelly and her grandmother catch ghosts. In their hair. Just like all the women in their family, they can see souls who haven’t transitioned … Continue reading

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Escaping Dreamland – How Much Does the Past Write the Future?

Escaping Dreamland By Charlie Lovett Spoiler Alert! Summary: Robert Parrish’s childhood obsession with series books like the Hardy Boys and Tom Swift inspired him to become an author. Just as his debut novel becomes a bestseller, his relationship with his … Continue reading

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