Viva Elfego!

Viva Elfego!

If you were asked to name some fictional Hispanic heroes of Westerns, what would be your response? Unfortunately, I can only think of the Cisco Kid and Zorro. Pretty pathetic, right? How about “historical” Hispanic Western heroes? One might think of...
The Ogre of Oglefort

The Ogre of Oglefort

“When a troll, a hag, a wizard, and an orphan are charged with rescuing young princess Mirabella from the dreaded ogre, they know they are in over their heads. They arrive at Oglefort Castle expecting the worse, but nothing prepares them for what truly awaits. ...
Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters

Mason Dixon: Pet Disasters

“He didn’t want a dog, but now he had a dog.  Or Brody did.  A dog named Dog that would live in Mason’s house and poop in Mason’s yard and probably want to lick Mason’s hand and sniff at the front of Mason’s pants and sleep on Mason’s bed, drooling and breathing...
Henry’s Heart: A Boy, His Heart, and a New Best Friend

Henry’s Heart: A Boy, His Heart, and a New Best Friend

“Here are some facts about Henry’s heart: Henry’s heart might beat faster if he rides a roller coaster, does jumping jacks, or falls in love.  Why would Henry fall in love? Read on to find out!” When Henry falls in love with a puppy, his heart experiences some new and...
Lost! A Dog Called Bear

Lost! A Dog Called Bear

“But I lost my dog on Friday — and I think Hannah found him!” When Logan and his mom move from the farm to the city, Logan’s dog Bear gets lost.  After several days, Logan and Bear are reunited thanks to a girl named Hannah and the rainbow Street Shelter...
The Wizard of Dark Street

The Wizard of Dark Street

Oona wants to be a detective, not a wizard. Although she is Dark Street’s first natural-born magician in 200 years, she ought to be allowed to cultivate her other talents – as long as she doesn’t get permanently killed in the process. As Wizard’s apprentice, Oona was...
The Pineville Heist

The Pineville Heist

Well-written and thrilling, this little page-turner will keep readers guessing who the bad guys are and who can you really trust. When the Pineville Bank is robbed, Aaron Stevens is accidently  in the wrong place at the wrong time. He witnesses the thieves hiding the...
The Poison Diaries: Nightshade

The Poison Diaries: Nightshade

Stunning, magical, and other-worldly, Nightshade envelopes readers in its deadly atmosphere. I was immediately swept away and captivated by the character of Jessamine and the premise of the novel. Master storyteller Maryrose Wood weaves a believable tale of a boy who...
Rosie’s Walk

Rosie’s Walk

Rosie the hen sets out for a walk one fine day.  Unbeknownst to her, a fox is following her, just waiting for his chance to get a tasty meal.  His plans are foiled when Rosie leads him around the pond, over a haystack, under the beehives… Hutchin’s classic...