Five Fortunes by Barbara Venkataraman

A nicely woven story of five fourteen-year-old girls and their lives after each receives a different fortune from an arcade game.  Viewing each girl separately, the reader enters into their worlds and responsibilities. While each teen has a different scenario, family situation, and interests, they have all found a basis for friendship. The reader enjoys … Continue reading Five Fortunes by Barbara Venkataraman

Annie Abbott and the Druid Stones by Isabelle & Michael Nelson

This father and daughter author team have created a beautiful story for their first collaboration.  While aimed toward the 8-15 age reader, while slightly order than that, I was just as entertained!  This book is based on the real life adventures that Michael created for his daughter Isabelle as she grew up.  Sprinkled in is … Continue reading Annie Abbott and the Druid Stones by Isabelle & Michael Nelson

Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin

This is a great mystery series for middle and high schoolers. And frankly, I have also enjoyed it. The author is a teacher who has vast experience with middle school and high school, so he is spot on when it comes to exactly knowing what this reader will enjoy. The series involves four friends who … Continue reading Operation Varsity Blues (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Book 3) by Timothy Baldwin