Category: Author/Book Spotlight

My Book Review of The Smart Cookie (The Bad Seed Book 5)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Young Readers

The Smart Cookie by Jory John My rating: 5 of 5 stars * My Favorite In The Series *This was wonderful. Of course, the artwork was fantastic, as always, but the writing was great. I chuckled at the puns and word use... and what a lovely lesson.The smart cookie is very positive. It teaches kids … Continue reading My Book Review of The Smart Cookie (The Bad Seed Book 5)

#Bookmuse – Adventures of Alex: Creepy Tree

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Young Readers

What is the title of your book? My book of the series is called Adventures of Alex: Creepy Tree Is it a standalone, part of a series, an anthology, or short story? 1st book in a series. Would you tantalize readers with a brief synopsis of the story? A tree comes to life when Alex … Continue reading #Bookmuse – Adventures of Alex: Creepy Tree

My Book Review of The Couch Potato (The Bad Seed, #4)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Young Readers

The Couch Potato by Jory John My rating: 5 of 5 stars * Poignant For How Profound It Is *This was a great lesson for kids about balance.A profoundly appropriate story for the time in which we live, this book reminds kids to get outside. So many are dependent - and addicted to - technology. … Continue reading My Book Review of The Couch Potato (The Bad Seed, #4)

STEP INTO READING (Levels 4 & 5) – Historical Stories

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, History, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

LET'S READ TOGETHER! http://www.stepintoreading.com penguinrandomhouse.com Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) Ice Mummy Joan of Arc (Step into Reading) Tut's Mummy: Lost...and Found (Step into Reading) Pompeii--Buried Alive! (Step Into Reading: A Step 4 Book) First Kids (Step into Reading) Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) Dinosaur … Continue reading STEP INTO READING (Levels 4 & 5) – Historical Stories

Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Aviation, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Mechanics, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Taylor(mechanic) On May 24th, the United States celebrates National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. This may not seem all that exciting, and might appear completely unrelated to Charles Edward Taylor, but both are misconceptions. See, this unique day of remembrance isn’t just special for aviation – it is important for all inventors, mechanics, engineers, and historians. Furthermore, it’s Charlie‘s … Continue reading Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT