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The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O’Farrell, illus. Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini

May 16, 2023

‘The Boy Who Lost His Spark’ is a chapter book disguised as a picture book. Younger readers will enjoy the story when read aloud, and the illustrations are captivating for all ages. As the reader gets older, they will learn new ways to appreciate the beauty of the prose, allowing for the audience to grow into the book. … More The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O’Farrell, illus. Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini

The Wherewood by Gabrielle Prendergast

April 20, 2023

Review by Belle Cole Orca Currents from Orca Book Publishers, August 17, 2021 115 pages, paperback, $10.95 CAD, 9781459828049 Middle-grade, ages 9-12, grades 2-5 Fantasy “Violet and I formulated a plan last night. It’s bonkers. But it might work. And we have no other choice… It’s dangerous. That’s why we’re leaving it to the last … More The Wherewood by Gabrielle Prendergast

The Care and Keeping of Grandmas by Jennifer Mook-Sang, illus. by Yong Ling Kang

April 18, 2023

Review by Gabrielle Tselos Illustrated by Yong Ling Kang Tundra, April 4th, 2023 32 pages, hardcover, $23.99 CAD, 9780735271340 Ages 3-7 years Picture book, realistic fiction “My grandma was discombobulated by changes to her routine. But I was patient. Eventually, we found plans that worked for everyone.” The Care and Keeping of Grandmas tells the … More The Care and Keeping of Grandmas by Jennifer Mook-Sang, illus. by Yong Ling Kang

Gleanings by Neal Shusterman

April 13, 2023

Review by Ash Wahking With collaborators David Yoon, Jarrod Shusterman, Sofia Lapuente, Michael H. Payne, Michelle Knowlden, Joelle Shusterman Simon & Schuster, 2022 423 pages, hardcover, 24.99 CAD, ISBN 9781534499973 Young adult, 15-18 years old Fiction, sci-fi, anthology of short fiction “Everyone makes pleasant little digital drawings,” continued Af Klint. “It’s clear where our new … More Gleanings by Neal Shusterman