A cantankerous owner of a small town newspaper named Dearie Darling who has a pet chicken – what more do you need? I loved this character! And all the others that populate this story. I could hear the Texas twang in the dialogue, taste the grape jelly beans, feel the rumble of the frequent train, … Continue reading The Watermelon Pump by Gretchen Rix
Teens
Camp Lenape – Audio Book by Timothy Baldwin
Back in March, I reviewed this book but when a short road trip appeared on my horizon, I loaded the audio version for entertainment. I already knew it was a great story. The audiobook was wonderful. The two people reading the book did an excellent job and I was once again pulled back into summer … Continue reading Camp Lenape – Audio Book by Timothy Baldwin
Nikau’s Escape (Adventures of Jabu & Friends, Book 3) by Kate S. Richards
This author always has a great adventure in each of the 3 books in the set. While each can easily be read as a stand-alone, I thoroughly enjoyed them in order. This story centers around Nikau who is dealing with a lot of life changing challenges. Presented in a realistic manner, the braid of surfing, … Continue reading Nikau’s Escape (Adventures of Jabu & Friends, Book 3) by Kate S. Richards
Shadows of Doubt (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Series Book 2) By Timothy R. Baldwin
As was established in the first book in this series, these teens have a lot going on. Mixing a mystery with teenage angst can be daunting but Baldwin does it with enough finesse to keep adults interested as well. This mixture of several subplots and teen flip flop emotions makes for a page turner. Buy … Continue reading Shadows of Doubt (A Kahale and Claude Mystery Series Book 2) By Timothy R. Baldwin
Trainsurfer by Kate S. Richards
This author has not only created a wonderful story she has also filled a void in children’s literature. Talking about tough subjects with the younger people in our population is a daily struggle for parents, librarians and teachers. This book not only helps fill that gap but also gives the reader a poignant story. This … Continue reading Trainsurfer by Kate S. Richards
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