That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers comes under “interesting children’s fiction” category. This is a unique children’s book because it is primarily done in letter format. Set in the late 1960s, the letters are to Randy Ray’s future family. His ten-year-old self shares his perspective on people, animals, and faith as he contemplates whimsical and not-so-whimsical career choices. The story begins with Randy Ray’s daughters’ searching their grandmother’s trunk for their father’s “ME” book. … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers by Hazel Pacheco
Fireflies (#1 Airborne Trilogy) by Bree Wolf
In the buzzing city of New York, 12-year-old Gabriel Scott retreats from his parents' constant arguing into a virtual world of adventure and companionship. Unfortunately, as summer comes along, his parents ship him off to Kenton Woods to stay with grandparents he hasn't seen in years. Trapped in a world of small town life, Gabriel suddenly finds himself cut off from the only friends he ever had when he discovers that his grandparents don't even own a computer. After sulking in the house for a … [Read more...] about Fireflies (#1 Airborne Trilogy) by Bree Wolf
Great-Grandma’s Gifts by Marianne H. Jones
Arlene is a little girl who loves to make things. She begins by making presents for her doll, Maggie. As she grows up, she moves on to creating gifts for her own children and grandchildren. This is a lovely story that is designed to help children see a different side of the elders in their lives and understand that they were once children too. Targeted Age Group:: 1-9 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Marianne wrote this book and her sister, Karen, illustrated it as a gift for … [Read more...] about Great-Grandma’s Gifts by Marianne H. Jones
