The Witches by Roald Dahl is a perfect read-a-loud book for parents and kids anytime of the year, but the subject of witches would be of particular interest for Halloween.
Our young hero (who remains nameless) loves his Grandmother who tells him stories about the dangers of witches especially how to tell the difference between a [...]
Hmm . . . The Halloween Tree by Ray Bradbury just didn’t work for me. My first impression when I checked this book out from the library was the one line review from Kirkus on the cover which read “A spectacular guide to the nether regions.” Really? That’s what’s on the front cover?! I know [...]
Oh, the memories! I remember reading How to Eat Fried Worms by Thomas Rockwell when I was younger and have always wanted to reread it. This was a total nostalgic read for me that I really enjoyed even though I felt like throwing up at every chapter. Seriously, I want to gag right now and [...]
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, the 1978 Newbery Medal winner, is the touching story of two inseparable friends. Jess, age ten, just wants to be the fastest runner in his school, to be known as somebody besides that kid who just draws. He wakes up early every day all summer long to practice running [...]
It has been years since I’ve read a Roald Dahl book, one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time, so I was looking forward to reading James and the Giant Peach. James is sent to live with his two horrible aunts after his parents die a quick but very horrible death (by a [...]
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