Book Reviews – WRITERS' RUMPUS

The Girl in the Well is Me by Karen Rivers

August 4, 2017 Joyce Audy Zarins

At the bookstore how could I not pick up this book? Right on the cover are the words “Uh oh…” The Kammie’s-eye-view image tells me

…and then I read THE 100

August 1, 2017 Marianne Knowles

I’m a stickler for getting things right. Scientific or historical inaccuracies REALLY BOTHER me. On the outside I’m polite and forgiving, but inside? I rail

Two Truths and a Lie interview plus GIVEAWAY!

June 20, 2017 kirsticall

Two Truths and a Lie is the first book in a fascinating new series that presents some of the most crazy-but-true stories about the living world as well as a handful of stories that are too crazy to be true—and asks readers to separate facts from the fakes!

World of Books: Ecuador, Chile, Lakota

June 2, 2017 Joyce Audy Zarins

A discouraging event in recent news regarding the American attitude toward our environment inspires a look at children’s books offering another perspective. I’ve chosen to

Interview of Laurel Snyder, Author of Orphan Island

May 16, 2017 kirsticall

Orphan Island surpassed my expectations. Jinny is a likable yet flawed main character with a problem. She’s grown up on a magical Island that she doesn’t

Realistic Fiction: Hunt, Quick, & Green

May 5, 2017 Joyce Audy Zarins

This post originally appeared earlier here. Powerful books about kids dealing with major issues. Troubled kids; wise and compassionate kids. Be Someone’s Hero is the

Rosie J. Pova and her debut picture book, If I Weren’t With You Plus GIVEAWAY

April 18, 2017 kirsticall

Rosie Pova has two books coming out soon and her debut picture book, If I Weren’t With You, came out only last week! I’m thrilled to

Picture Book-Storybook Hybrid? YES, Please!

March 31, 2017 Carrie Charley Brown

You say you love picture books, but you’re ready to venture into chapter books? Look no further! Princess Cora and the Crocodile, a picture book-storybook hybrid, just arrived and features the best of both worlds. The reader will not be disappointed by the Newbery/Caldecott winning pair of Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca.