With all the Halloween prep taking place, what better way to get your middle schooler in the spirit than with a new book that combines friendship, fun, and some spooky happenings. J.A. White's new Shadow School Archimancy is that book. Read on for my daughter's spoiler-free Shadow School Archimancy review. Thank you to HarperCollins for a ...
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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky Review
Ever since my kids were introduced to Percy Jackson, they have read any and everything they can get their hands on that talks about gods, mythology, and the supernatural. When Tristan Strong landed on our doorstep I couldn't have been happier for them. Being a bi-racial family, it's important to my husband and I that the children learn about their ...
Curse of the Werepenguin | Favorite Quotes
If your kids are into not-so-scary monsters, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Young Frankenstein (my fave!), and jokes about fish sticks, the Curse of the Werepenguin is perfect. My daughter just finished reading it and is telling all her friends to pick up their own copies. She told me it is super funny and perfect for kids who like fantasy books ...
Annabeth Chase DIY Camp Half-Blood Necklace
Hey demigods, summer is almost over and you know what that means- you survived! That's right, you bested the biggest, meanest, smelliest creatures tartarus and humidity could throw at you. Celebrate your triumphs Annabeth Chase style: this simple DIY Camp Half-Blood necklace is perfect for demigod and mortal fans of the Percy Jackson ...
Percy Jackson Sea Candy Bark
Summer reading is in full swing at our house and the kids have not been able to put down the Percy Jackson and the Olympians books by Rick Riordan. I have never seen my son so excited to read a chapter book before. My bookworm of a daughter is not only reading the series but also writing her own story about her life as a demigod. To celebrate, I ...