The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is the perfect novel for a class read aloud! It’s whimsical, full of heart, honest, and has just the right...

Check out this book review on Gordon Korman's "Restart".

“White Bird - A Wonder Story” by R.J. Palacio is a gorgeous graphic novel based on the devastating topic of the Holocaust. While reading,...

A book review on Kate DiCamillo's "The Tiger Rising".

Check out our book review on Sara Pennypacker's "Pax". Is it classroom approved? Read to find out!

"Frindle” by Andrew Clements has become one of my new favourites! With over 6.5 million copies sold worldwide, it makes sense that this...

“The BFG” by Roald Dahl is an obvious classic and beloved children’s book. And yet…I don’t like this book. I tried to like it. I tried to...

“Ella Enchanted” by Gail Carson Levine is a captivating classic and a 1998 Newbery Honor book. I’ll be honest, I’ve been avoiding this...

"Bravelands: Shadows on the Mountain" by Erin Hunter is an excellent read. Surprisingly, this is the first Erin Hunter book I’ve had the...

"Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott is the start of an interesting new series that deals with magic and magical creatures. Of course,...

Right off the bat, let me first tell you that E.L. Konigsburg is a two-time Newbery Medal winner. Yes, you read that right – two-time...

"The Barren Grounds" (Book One of the Misewa Saga) is David A. Robertson’s first novel in his new series. This Canadian novel belongs in...

"The Bronze Bow" by Elizabeth George Speare is an absolute triumph, a Newbery-medal-winning-triumph.

"Class Act" by Jerry Craft is the graphic novel sequel to “New Kid”. In this graphic novel, Drew is the main character, rather than...

"The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo is a beautiful book about love. Edward, the main character - a china bunny,...

While I am not an avid graphic novel reader, I am so happy that my first venture into this wonderful genre included “New Kid” by Jerry Craft

“The One and Only Bob” by Katherine Applegate is an absolute delight!

“TrooFriend” by Kirsty Applebaum is a futuristically relatable novel, filled with androids, mistakes, and friendship.

“Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Roald Dahl is a fun little book with bold and confident characters. Dahl’s celebrated writing style is fun to read...

Rob Harrell understands pre-teens. He understands their…interesting behaviour and weird choices. He grasps their language and emotions.