Category: Book REVIEWS

My Book Review of The Wampanoag (First Americans)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, History, Middle Grade Lit, Native American Literature, Non-Fiction & Educational, Series, Young Readers

The Wampanoag by Pamela Jain Dell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Excellent Nonfiction for KidsThis is the first book of this series for juveniles. As my grandkids are getting into history more and more, I felt it prudent to explore literature for them. Since they homeschool, I'm able to give some input.I felt this … Continue reading My Book Review of The Wampanoag (First Americans)

My Book Review of Dark Maiden

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Dark Fiction, Horror & Occult, Literary Fiction, Native American Literature

Dark Maiden by Ian Conner My rating: 3 of 5 stars Dark Tale of Good & EvilAs someone who loves Native American lore and culture, I was drawn to this book. In regards to the respect shown to the indigenous peoples, I was pleased. I felt the story did a great job respecting their history, … Continue reading My Book Review of Dark Maiden

My Book Review of Lunch Box Bully (I Like to Read)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

Lunch Box Bully by Hans Wilhelm My rating: 4 of 5 stars Good AdviceMy granddaughter asked me to read this book, so I did. It was a cute book, and I liked that it had some good advice. I didn't like that there were no adults present, especially at a school, but they were added … Continue reading My Book Review of Lunch Box Bully (I Like to Read)

My Book Review of Kindred

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Black & African American Fiction, Book REVIEWS, Dark Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women Writers

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler My rating: 5 of 5 stars Phenomenal Historical FictionI was watching a podcast, the Cartier Family, and they mentioned this book. Their opic had been about slavery, and one of the hosts said he read this in college. It sparked my interest, causing me to immediately seek a copy.I devoured … Continue reading My Book Review of Kindred

My Book Review of Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Dinosaur Look-Alikes)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Young Readers

Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? by Buffy Silverman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent InformationMy grandson and I read this at the urging of my granddaughter. It spurred her curiosity and ours. We were all glad we read it.My grandson loved the images, but the Information was his favorite part. The … Continue reading My Book Review of Can You Tell a Brachiosaurus from an Apatosaurus? (Lightning Bolt Books ® ― Dinosaur Look-Alikes)