This post is in partnership with Alan J. Hesse and The Children’s Book Review . ABOUT THE BOOK The Adventures of Captain Polo: Polo in Brazil Written and Illustrated by Alan J. Hesse Ages: 8–13 | 61 Pages Publisher: Alan J. Hesse (2025) | ISBN: 978-9942489579 Publisher’s Book Summary: Adventure. Comedy. Climate change. A race across Brazil […]
This post is sponsored by Claudia Mills. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views. About The Book Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom Written by Claudia Mills Ages: 9+ | 272 Pages Publisher: Holiday House (2026) | ISBN-13: 978-0-8234-6050-2 Publisher’s Book Summary: “Difficult” student Callie joins a philosophy […]
Non-fiction Chapter Book Juvenile Fiction Date Published: 10-30-2025 Publisher: Solander Press While her sister Laura chronicles their life on the frontier, Carrie Ingalls forges her own path. This is the story of the “forgotten” sister, a frail child who grows into a resilient woman of the American West. From the hardships of pioneer life, Carrie […]
A Mouse Mystery Children’s Book, Middle Grade Date Published: July 15, 2025 After his father’s death, Theodore has the task of caring for his mother and thirteen siblings by working as a doorman for the mice at a glitzy seaside Florida hotel where the rich and famous come and go. The moment Theodore sets […]
The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper by S.M. Morgan ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BLURB: “Help!! My head is being lowered into the swirling vortex of a toilet!” My name is Teddy, and I’m in the 6th grade. It’s my first day at a different school, and so far, the only person I know […]
Middle Grade Mystery / Spy / Detective Date Published: 04-28-2022 Publisher: Fitzroy Books / Regal House Things don’t usually come to a screeching halt at the RAT, also known as Ridgewood Arts & Technical School, Ridgewood City’s most prestigious progressive institution. But that’s what happens when Headmistress Hardaway interrupts class and announces, “A scandal has […]
