BOOK REVIEW : THE BEAST AND THE BETHANY BY JACK MEGGITT-PHILLIPS, ISABELLE FOLLATH (ILLUSTRATOR)
The Beast And The Bethany is a children's fantasy story by Jack Meggitt-Phillips. I have always enjoyed children's books, especially middle-grade books. They have the power to transport you into a world of fun, adventure, and magic. Simply said, they are your best friend if you are looking for escapism. I loved that this was just the book to take me out of a funk if I was ever in one. A deal with a beast to stay young (sound familiar??), snarky protagonist, and singing parrots. What more do you want?? I don't know how I have managed to find books with similar themes both in YA and adult fantasy…
BOOK REVIEW : MYTHOPEDIA – AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MYTHICAL BEASTS AND THEIR MAGICAL TALES BY GOOD WIVES AND WARRIORS
Mythopedia is a brilliantly illustrated encyclopedia of mythical beasts and fantastical creatures from around the world. The beautiful cover pulled me in from the moment I laid my eyes on it. The book is well researched and filled with enlightening information regarding various beasts and creatures often heard in lores. It was an absolute delight to read this book and a visual feast as well. I was awed by the vivid details added to the beautiful art in this book. The bright colors, the imagery this book presents is breathtaking!!
AUGUST WRAP-UP
This month I had a great time with a lot of my books. I had some amazing books that I immensely enjoyed this month. I was also able to complete an entire series and a few authors I will be on the lookout for after this month. I read 4 dystopian, YA, Science-Fiction/Fantasy books, 3 Literary Fictions, 1 YA Fantasy, 2 lower YA, higher middle-grade books as well. August was a good reading month for me and I was able to complete 10 books in total. I completed my Goodreads Challenge as well. This makes me so happy. I hope you guys also had a productive reading month. Let me…
- ADVENTURE, BOOK BLITZ, BOOK EXCERPT, BOOK PROMOTIONS, BOOK TOUR, CHILDREN'S, FANTASY, FICTION, MIDDLE GRADE
ROCKSTAR BOOK TOURS – BOOK EXCERPT : BRITFIELD & THE LOST CROWN BY C.R.STEWART
Britfield & the Lost Crown is the first book in a thrilling seven-part series for middle school and young adult readers. It will inspire children to engage both their creativity and their critical thinking skills as they encounter actual places, authentic characters, and exciting but realistic events in seventeen action-packed chapters.
BOOK REVIEW : THE SECRET NOTEBOOK BY D A D’AURELIO
The Secret Notebook follows the young protagonist Riley Green. She loves science and makes a lie detector pen to elevate her status in the school where students whose influential parents study. Her lack of confidence and her insecurities about her life is evident in her thought process. Her plan is derailed when her teacher goes missing and leaves her with an important document to protect. The book was a fun ride, with adventure and sleuthing to figure out the culprit who is planning to steal the document. Riley and her friends plan to take out the person. As the story progresses we get to see the kids solve the problem…
MAY WRAP-UP
Ramadan and being Quarantined was a new experience for me, as I am sure it was for everyone else. It was interesting, to say the least. I wasn't sure how much reading I will be able to get done. But I just moved forward with the mindset that I will be doing my best to read as much as I can. Things did work out for me and for that I am extremely grateful. I was able to finish the entire Quran and also twelve books in addition to that. There were some really fun reads and some emotional reads in May. Overall May was a good reading month for…
BOOK REVIEW : KATARINA BALLERINA BY TILER PECK & KYLE HARRIS
Katarina Ballerina is a cute story written by a professional ballet dancer Tiler Peck and a Broadway & Tv actor Kyle Harris. I loved this story and how wonderfully it was written for young kids. It is an inspiration and an encouragement for young kids who want to follow their passions.
FFBC BOOK TOUR – GUEST POST : WILD & CHANCE BY ALLEN ZADOFF
TITLE : Wild & Chance AUTHOR : Allen Zadoff GENRE : Middle-Grade, Childrens Fiction PUBLISHER : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers RELEASE DATE : April 28, 2020 SYNOPSIS Sit. Speak. Survive the chase A girl wakes up trapped on a sinking ship with no memory of who she is and nothing but her instinct to survive. She fights her way to freedom, only to discover two incredible facts: She is a dog, and she can understand human speech. She soon befriends a thirteen-year-old boy named Chance who gives her a name of her own-Wild. But Wild and Chance find themselves running for their lives, pursued by relentless Animal Control…
ROCKSTAR BOOK TOUR – BOOK EXCERPT : THE LIST OF THINGS THAT WILL NOT CHANGE BY REBECCA STEAD
After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same. The first and most important: Mom and Dad will always love Bea, and each other....
BOOK REVIEW : SOUL RIDERS (#1) – JORVIK CALLING BY HELENA DAHLGREN, STAR STABLE ENTERTAINMENT AB
Soul Riders - Jorvik Calling By Helena Dahlgren is the first book in the epic fantasy for middle grade. The book is inspired by the massively popular online MMORPG game Star Stable. The story follows 4 friends and their magical breed horses with whom they share a special bond. The story is set in Jorvik a magical island known for its natural beauty and its lush history. The mythical tales, magic and the fight between darkness and the light all lead us into a fantastical world full of adventures for the newly formed sisterhood. Keep on reading to know my thoughts on this middle-grade fanatsy.
