Title: Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus Author: Dusti Bowling Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books Reviewer: Yolanda Ridge ISBN: 978-1-4549-2345-9 It’s hard not to instantly connect with the main character of this book, 13-year-old Aven Green, when she begins by sharing some of the stories she makes up when she’s tired of “telling (people) the […]
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Rossland Author Series
I am so excited to be part of the line up for this great series featuring so many talented authors! On Tuesday, April 10th at 7pm I will be talking about my road to publication and reading the first chapter of my current work-in-progress, Reasons to Tell. The series is geared toward adults but my […]
Hello, Universe
Title: Hello, Universe Author: Erin Entrada Kelly Publisher: HarperCollins (Greenwillow Books) Reviewer: Yolanda Ridge ISBN: 978-0-062-41415-1 This book starts slowly. My 12-year-old son gave up after ten pages because he was confused. If it hadn’t been a Newbery winner, I might’ve given up myself. I’m glad I didn’t because half way through, there is a shocking twist […]
The War That Saved My Life
Title: The War That Saved My Life Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Publisher: Dial Books Reviewer: Yolanda Ridge ISBN: 9780803740815 I can’t believe I’m so late in reviewing this book that I absolutely LOVED!! I’ve just finished listening to the audiobook version of it, in anticipation of the sequel, The War I Finally Won, and just have to share […]
A World Below
Title: A World Below Author: Wesley King Publisher: Simon & Schuster Reviewer: Yolanda Ridge ISBN: 9781481478229 I’m a very strong believer in the phrase “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”. I also think that if you DO have something nice to say, you should SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS (especially on […]