Author Archives: Mrs.N

Shadowshaper

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Mrs.N

Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older Sierra is frustrated.  No one will tell her the whole truth. Manny asks her to paint a huge dragon mural on the side of a building and recruit a Haitian guy in her class to … Continue reading →

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Ghosts in the House!

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Mrs.N

Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno Kohara It’s possible that this is the cutest book about ghosts ever made.  If you want to send a little Halloween treat in the mail to a small child you know, this is just … Continue reading →

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How I Became a Ghost

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Mrs.N

How I Became A Ghost by Tim Tingle Maybe you have never read a book written by a ghost before. Tingle’s opening line immediately lets you know that this is not a typical human meets ghost(s) and spooky antics ensue … Continue reading →

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Anya’s Ghost

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Mrs.N

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol What teenager couldn’t use a little help with high school? When Anya finds herself with a ghostly pal, she is not exactly thrilled, but when her ghost seems to have all the answers, how can … Continue reading →

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Leo: A Ghost Story

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Mrs.N

Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson I grabbed this one because I love the illustrator.  Christian Robinson did the pictures for the amazing Last Stop on Market Street so he’s pretty much sold me on books … Continue reading →

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Spoooooooooky

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Mrs.N

I DO THIS FOR YOU.  I am easily the most fraidy of fraidy cats but it is October after all, and as much as I would like to indulge my constant and deep longing for all witch books all the … Continue reading →

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Dirty Little Secrets

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Mrs.N

Dirty Little Secrets by c. j. omololu Dirty Little Secrets is like a TLC reality show, infused with a touch of extra melodrama and an uncomfortable romantic subplot. In other words, some people will be riveted and others will definitely … Continue reading →

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The Day Before

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Mrs.N

The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder Different situations have brought Amber and Cade to the shore, but one thing is clear, they both need an escape.  After meeting at an aquarium, they spend the day together, filling it up with … Continue reading →

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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Mrs.N

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith When I reached the last page of the book I sighed in contentment, because it was just so cute.  Which honestly, is a testament to my short memory, … Continue reading →

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Graffiti Moon

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mrs.N

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley Lucy and her friends have just finished Year Twelve.  Her friends want to celebrate, but to Lucy, the only thing that would complete the night is finding the elusive Shadow, a local graffiti artist.  Lucy … Continue reading →

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