

The Real Boy Review (or how different does not always mean broken)
The Real Boy, by Anne Ursu The Real Boy grabbed my emotions like few books do. For starters, I'll just go ahead and admit that I didn't...


The Blackthorn Key Review (or how I learned to stop worrying and love the firebomb)
The Blackthorn Key, by Kevin Sands The Blackthorn Key hits all the right notes for me. I've always had a strong affinity for anything...


Middle Grade Literature Empowers (or why kids need imaginary worlds to play in)
Can’t is a dangerous word. It’s one of those words that gets pulled out a lot by adults these days. You can’t say that. You can’t believe...