by Barb Langridge | Dec 20, 2022 | Mystery
It’s nearly time for the Dogtown Tennis Grand Slam, but all the balls have been mysteriously going missing. Could Boris Barker, the famed international tennis pro, be behind it all? Or what about Steffi Gruff? Or Novak Dogavic? The Underdog Detective Agency is on the...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2022 | Picture Book
I Have An Angel – When You Lose A Loved One But Gain An Angel Female Angel edition A heart warming story, told through the perspective of a little bear, about staying connected to a cherished loved one or beloved pet who has passed away. The young bear finds...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 18, 2022 | Picture Book
This fictional biography of Batman launches the exciting start of the Stories Change the World series from Brad Meltzer and Chris Eliopoulos, the team behind the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World books This picture book is the perfect way to...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Picture Book
The Snail by Emily Hughes is a marvel to behold. Every detail—from the unique interior design to the gentle but powerful illustrations—is done with such careful intention, and the end result is stunning. The story follows one of the great artists, Isamu Noguchi, as he...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Picture Book
As a not-very-tall person myself, I was utterly charmed by the picture book Not Little by Maya Myers, illustrated by Hyewon Yum. Clues to the main character are given right from the front matter: Dot towers over the title page, giving readers immediate insight into...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Historical Fiction
Sandlot meets Esperanza Rising in this lyrical middle grade novel set in the 1930s about a strong-willed girl who finds her voice in a tale of moxie, peaches, and determination to thrive despite the odds. When the skies dried up, Gloria thought it was temporary. When...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Picture Book
Author-illustrator June Tate makes her debut with a heartwarming picture book comparing the seemingly small but tenderly profound moments hidden in our world. A modern-day classic in the making for fans of Margaret Wise Brown and William Steig. This extraordinary book...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Non-Fiction
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Fantasy
Aru Shah and the End of Time meets Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away in this mesmerizing portal fantasy that takes readers into the little-known world of Jinn. Nura longs for the simple pleasure of many things—to wear a beautiful red dupatta or to bite into a sweet gulab....
by Barb Langridge | Dec 17, 2022 | Fantasy
A magical middle grade debut, inspired by Filipino folklore, about a ten-year-old girl who embarks on a quest in the world of gods and spirits to save her and her family from a sinister shadow god. Perfect for fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon and When You Trap a...
