I'm forever on the search for fabulous children's literature! Remember opening to the first page of the second Harry Potter book? I couldn't wait to dive in, get lost, and explore his magical world, his trials and tribulations. I crave that feeling, so I'm always looking for the next great adventurous, coming-of-age story.
2012
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Upcoming Kids Book Reviews:
The Templeton Twins Have An Ideaby Ellis Weiser
Release: August 15, 2012
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Genre: Children's, Ages 9 - 13
Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named John and Abigail Templeton. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins—adults—kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of) inventions. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Luckily for you, this is just the first in a series perfect for boys and girls who are smart, clever, and funny (just like the twins), and enjoy reading adventurous stories (who doesn't?!).
Release: March 27, 2012
Publisher: Knopf
Genre: Children's
"Wahoo Cray's life is a zoo - literally." Wahoo's father is an animal wrangler, so Wahoo is no stranger to gators, monkeys, snakes, and more. But it's not the animals you have to watch out for. It's his father, Mickey Cray. Can Wahoo keep his dad under control when he takes a job with a new TV show, Expedition Survival?
Horten's Miraculous Mechanisms: Magic, Mystery & A Very Strange Adventure by Lissa Evans
Release: April 3, 2012
Publisher: Sterling
Genre: Children's
Ten-year-old Stuart embarks on a crazy adventure filled with magical mechanisms, quirky characters, puzzles, and clues. Can he accept the impossible and solve the riddle of his great-uncle's hidden workshop?
