Mrs. Book Dragon – A middle school teacher devouring and reviewing middle school literature

Nora Shalaway Carpenter and Her New Book, The Edge of Anything

March 24, 2020 ♦

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3 Little Known or Interesting Things About You I play the violin.I have traveled to eight countries thanks to a college scholarship I earned.I once got escorted off a train to Prague by yelling armed guards. (My roommate had a Canadian passport, which wasn’t accepted in the Czech Republic. It…

Spring Break Reading

March 23, 2020 ♦

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Last week was Spring Break and the start of social distancing…but even though I had a ton of time on my hands, I had trouble focusing on books. I did manage to finish 7 books last week, which is a book a day! I am proud of myself for that.…

Thoughts…

March 20, 2020 ♦

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So, we are in a weird time right now. The Corona Virus (COVID-19) has school cancelled and everyone scrambling to the stores to stock up on supplies. We are being told to stay home as much as possible and frankly, I am having trouble. I am having trouble focusing. I…

Don’t Check Out This Book-Blog Tour

March 20, 2020 ♦

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Kate Klise and M. Sarah Klise have done it again! Their middle grade book, Don’t Check Out This Book, hit shelves in early March. I am thankful that I got my hands on a copy through my Lit Review Crew and was able to read it. Here is what I…

KidLit Author: Brooke Carter (A fellow Slytherin)

March 20, 2020 ♦

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My name is Brooke Carter and I write young adult fiction. My first four novels are contemporary hi-lo books (high interest, low reading level), but now I’m writing a YA Fantasy series called Runecaster, and the first book, The Stone of Sorrow, comes out April 7! 3 Little Known or…

All About Colleen Nelson

March 8, 2020 ♦

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3 Little Known or Interesting Things About You I have lived in Japan, New York City and Winnipeg.My dog Rosie (a West Highland Terrier) comes to school with me a few days a week. She is our unofficial ‘comfort dog’.My dream for a long time was to go to visit…

MGBookMarch Day 5

March 5, 2020 ♦

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The Vanderbeekers is one of my FAVORITE series, and the next book comes out in SEPTEMBER! I cannot wait for this one. If you love books about family, mystery, and a little mischief, these books are for you. Check out my review of the first book and how I sorted…

MGBookMarch Day 4

March 4, 2020 ♦

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Day 4: Favorite Audiobook The most recent audiobook that stands out to me is Aru Shah and the End of Time. I really loved the voices done by the narrator, Soneela Nankani. She was brilliant. What is your favorite?

KidLit Author: Sue Macy

March 3, 2020 ♦

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Sue Macy is the author of the nonfiction, and very motivational, book Breaking Through. This book was released February 4, 2020. Let’s get to know the author and then you can head on over to Amazon and order your copy of the book today! Amazon Link 3 Little Known or…

Meet PJ Mac

March 3, 2020 ♦

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3 Little Known or Interesting Things About You 1 I was once sued for $15 million dollars. 2 I hate stuffed cabbage. 3 I didn’t like Catcher in The Rye all that much. Hogwarts House and/or Camp Halfblood Cabin Neither. I’m House Snow all the way. What is your writing…