Callie’s Rules~ A Tweens Take On Life
October 29, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Children's Books (11 to 14 yrs)
The other day, I talked about my top 5 favorite Halloween books for kids. Today I have a different type of Halloween tale for you, this one is for tweens.
I recently had the opportunity to check out Callie’s Rules by Naomi Zucker. It’s a wonderful book about a young ladies transition into junior high, learning to be herself, when to follow the rules, and when to make her own rules.
When the town council (led by one mom) decides to cancel Halloween and replace it with an Autumn Fest, Callie decides she has to take action, so she sets out to …read more
Book Giveaway~ Goblins!
May 15, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Children's Books (11 to 14 yrs)
I have a copy of Goblins! by Royce Buckingham for one lucky Play Library reader. It would make a great summer reading book for older children.
Here’s the scoop on Goblins!
Goblins! explores the adventure of 12-year-old Sam, who seems to live a pretty boring life in a Washington state suburb.
This all changes when Sam and his friend PJ wander into the woods one day and come across a secret trap door, only to discover thousands of goblins living underground along with giant insects and swamp creatures. Sam and PJ must find a way to escape from the goblins and prevent them …read more
