Book Review: Where Dolphins Dive

This book, written for the middle school reader, helps children learn the history of North Carolina in a very creative way. It is the third book in the Starfoot and Brown series.

The main characters are two Chihuahuas and their owners as they learn a number of mysteries and information about sea life. The dogs are to be taken care of during the summer by Bonnie. Jordy is a friend of Bonnie's. Together they meet a captain who has a pirate map and asks them to help find the treasure before another captain, Captain "Pell Smell". The children learn abotu the history of pirates here and the wildlife along the coast. With a mockingbird, a dolphin and the dogs, the location on the map is found. Children will love the action thoughout the book.

The illustrations help to bring more life and excitement to this already exciting book. I can think of many middle school aged children who would love to read this book.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Tamarin Press in exchange for my honest opinion.

Book Review: Charlie's World of Glittering Powers

Charlie is an Snuffle-Buzzer with allergies. He loves to ask questions and daydream. There is also a girl named Sevi. She is trying to uncover a mystery in a book. While traveling to Provence, she discovers the noises of the woods. While exploring Sevi and Charlie go on an adventure.

I love this book and look forward to sharing it with my grandchildren. It says that it is for children over the age of 8 but I think as a read along, or for those children that love books, this recommendation could go a little younger.

I am so glad that I was given this book by NetGalley and Troubadour Publishing in exchange for my honest review. This book took me back decades, when I would sit down with a book like this and read it again and again.

YA Book Review: the Kingdom of the Sun and Moon

I love this story of courage. There are two small mice in Long Meadow and their names are Nesbit and Sommer. Sommer is the oldest and is placed in the Konig's guard which is what he always wanted. However, things are not always what they seem. emperor Wolfsmilch plans on taking over the country which makes it harder to know where trust can be found.
Nesbit, meanwhile must leave Long Meadow, due to trouble he has gotten himself into. A fugitive and enemy of the king, he must be careful about his next step.

I feel young adults who like fantasy, kingdoms, adventure and mice would love this book. In fact, I wouldn't just limit it to young adults. I am an adult and I fell in love with the entire world.

I was given this book by NetGalley and Parkers Mill Publishing in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: Love's rescue

Love's Rescue is set at the Florida Keys. Elizabeth Benjamin is here due to her mother's death. while here she has decided that she would like to transform herself into a true southern belle. This was easier said than done. One thing after another goes wrong, secrets come to the surface and romance enters the story.

This book has potential to be better, but I found it was very predictable. This was even with the hurricanes and shipwrecks. I did enjoy the author's perspective of the area, including in a historic sense.

I had difficulties staying with this book.

I was given this book by Revell and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Book Review: Hawk

Hawk, by Ronie Kendig, is the second book in The Quiet Professionals series. This book kept me glued to my chair. It was so hard to put down due to how action-packed it is. Hawk takes chances, which means that he is often in the line of danger, either from others or from his own actions.

In this book, Hawk and Fekiria are on the trail of terrorists that have been attacking Raptor and the military. This hunt takes them through Tera Pass and the snowstorm, cold temperatures and injuries this entails.

The author, Kendig, is amazing in the way she is able to develop characters even with all the action that takes place. Plus with her descriptions, she places the reader right in the middle of the action.

I was given this book by bookfun.org and the author in exchange for my honest review. 

Book Review: Travels with Gannon and Wyatt: Ireland

Written by Patti Wheeler and Keith Hemsfreet, this installment of the adventures of these two brothers have them traveling through Ireland. While here they see many of the historic sights such as castles, the Cliffs of Moher and the Blarney Stone. Soon they find that the farmland in Ireland is beset upon by a blight. While looking for the cause they find themselves running in fear of their lives.

This is such a good book for the young adult reader. The pace and the adventures throughout the book keeps the reader involved, while they are learning about the history of Ireland.

As a huge fan of Irish history this book immediately appealed to me and I can see how I would recommend it to my nieces, nephews and the students that I used to teach. I highly recommend this book and am glad that NetGalley had it available for me to review. Thank you.