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There are bumps, but only if you miss all the pieces

Luna and the Treasure of Tlaloc by Joe Todd-Stanton

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CBR15Passport book set in and author from another country (Aztec Americas) and author grew up in England As much as I enjoy The Brownstone’s Magical Collection series, and Luna and the Treasure of Tlaloc in particular (I like the Aztec mythology addition) there is one thing that people might dislike. There is some “White Saviorism” that people might see, as it is up to Luna, a white child, to help Atzi (the child that will take the offering to the God Tlaloc for her village […]

Touching the Impossible

The Impossible Mountain  by David Soman

I Touched the Sun by Leah Hayes

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The Impossible Mountain and I Touched the Sun have a slightly common theme. The main thing of each book is that of believing in yourself and trying impossible things. David Soman’s The Impossible Mountain was more fun for me. It had a more solid story and illustrations that spoke to me more strongly. That is not to say that I Touched the Sun by Leah Hayes was bad, it was just not my type of read.   I Touched the Sun is due May 2023. And […]

Popsicles that are out of this world

Moon Pops by Heena Baek

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The Kirkus Reviews said: “Whimsically varied perspectives” and the publisher description says: A witty, weird, and wonderful spin on a classic Korean folktale.” Moon Pops is all that and more. This (according to publisher description) is the first picture book for Heena Baek to be published in English (translated by Jieun Kiaer). Moon Pops has a folktale feeling, and a translated tone. This means that you are getting something that can feel a bit “sophisticated” and maybe a smidgen “talking down” to the younger reader. […]

Gods, Goddesses, Mortals, Action!

The Red Pyramid book one of The Kane Chronicles by Orpheus Collar

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Rick Riordan is a popular author. I have not had the pleasure of reading his novels, but I have meet him once and have read two of his books adapted for the graphic novel format. The Red Pyramid book one of The Kane Chronicles was adapted by Orpheus Collar. And while it is a good story (we are following Egyptian mythology this time), it is also a slow story in places. It took me several days to finish it, as I was only able to […]

Surfs up and so is the adventures

Trot & Cap'n Bill Adventure V01 Sea Sirens by Amy Chu

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A pet peeve of mine is picking up book two in a series and not realizing it is book two. I did that with the Trot & Cap’n Bill Adventure series by Amy Chu. I stopped reading it and figured someday I would find book one or just see what I could see in it. What happened was that book one, Sea Sirens, found me. Browsing through some books on our return cart, I noticed it. Just sitting there. Quietly. Waiting. And Sea Sirens was […]

Adapting to Graphic Novel puts a new spin on things

The Lost Hero: Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan

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I had a big spell where trying to concentrate on reading anything more challenging than push or pull the door recently. I took a break from reading and got myself sorted out a little and finally finished The Lost Hero: The Graphic Novel. Adapted from the novel by Rick Riordan, Robert Venditti’s story is the “other side” of the Greek/Roman mythology of his famous series Percy Jackson. Knowing that series can help. Even having read the original novel could help. But there are still a […]



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