Book One: FoundlingSeries: Monster Blood Tattoo by D. M. Cornish Set in the rich fantasy world of Half-Continent, this novel is a mix of fantasy, horror and steampunk. I found myself rooting for Rossamund Bookchild, a young orphaned boy with a girl’s name, who wishes for monster hunting adventures on the high seas only to be tasked with […]

By John GrishamTheodore Boone, Kid Lawyer is the first in a series by adult fiction writer John Grisham. I picked this book up mainly because I wanted to see if Grisham could write for a younger audience. Grisham is known for his mysteries and thrillers not for writing for children. I was sceptical to say […]

by William LowWhat do you see during the daytime? Butterflies, robins and rabbits.  What do you see at nighttime?  Bats, raccoons and the moon.  With lovely, colourful illustrations and very simple text, this book is great for toddlers.  Your kids will have a great time recognizing the different animals, and they might even add their […]

by Adam Gidwitz You may think you know the story of Hansel and Gretel – the Brother Grimm’s fairy tale about the siblings who were almost eaten by an evil witch who lived in a gingerbread house.  But you’ve never heard this version before.  The author weaves the story of Hansel and Gretel into eight […]