Mama Llama Red Pajama

Mama Llama Red Pajama

Read by Author Anna Dewdney

Mama Llama is a sweet rhyming bedtime story that reassures baby Llama that "Mama Llama's always near, even when she's not right here". A perfect book to comfort a child who might have some worries about where their own Mama.

Tiger's Curse

Tiger's Curse

by Colleen Houck

Hi, it's Hannah here again as a guest blogger....

I'll start by saying that Tiger's Curse was an AMAZING book! It was one of the best books I've read in a long time. It is about seventeen (almost eighteen) year old Kelsey Hayes. She is looking for a summer job and ends up working at the circus that is in town. One of the main attractions is Ren, a white tiger from India. Kelsey soon finds out that Ren is more than just a white tiger. Together they travel to India to try to break a 300-year old curse.

The book sweeps you up in a world of Hindu myths and sweet romance. You get a bit of a crash course in Hindu religion and Indian culture. Every page is filled with suspense. It is both adventure and romance, a great read. The writing is unique and really likable. More of a girls' book, maybe 6th grade and up.

~Hannah (7th grade guest blogger)

Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

"Moon Over Manifest"

2011 Newbery Medal Winner

"Leave well enough alone."

At least, that's what the note Abilene discovers tells her. The year is 1936 and Abilene Tucker is sent to Manifest, Kansas by her father. When she gets to Manifest, a town of immigrants, she is sure that her father will come to get her as soon as possible. But he doesn't. As Abilene waits for her father to come she explores the town of Manifest and all of its mysteries. Soon she finds herself visiting Miss Sadie's divining parlor. While helping Miss Sadie she slowly uncovers the truth about her father and his time in Manifest. Meanwhile, Abilene is involving herself in another mystery. She and her friends, Lettie and Ruthanne, investigate mysterious letters about a spy named The Rattler.

Moon Over Manifest is a story full of loss, discovery and secrets. I could barely put this book down! It switches back and forth between Manifest in 1936 and 1918 to weave an intricate story of mystery. There are times in this story when you will cry for Abilene and times when you will turn page after page, desperate to learn the secrets of Manifest.

All in all this was a powerful story that will appeal to many audiences. This book is for 6th to 8th grade (though even adults will enjoy it), and both boys and girls will love this thrilling novel.

-Hannah J., 7th Grade Guest Blogger