This month, MJ reviews Sword of the Champion by Eric Lide. We loved this hilarious and fun graphic novel — the first one in the Dragon Forged series.

“Where dragons take flight, through the dark of the night. Where the fire ignites, you will find the light.”

This month, MJ reviews A Sky Full of Dragons, Book #1 of The Wand Keepers by Tiffany McDaniel.

We can’t wait to return to this magical world with Book 2.

Book cover for "The Wand Keepers: A Sky Full of Dragons" by Tiffany McDaniel, featuring two main characters, a boy and a girl, leaning against each other. A whimsical castle in the background, surrounded by dragons, a white cat, and a dodo bird. Decorative illustrations of an old man and a woman on the corners.

New review alert! This month, MJ reviews Timp and the Blueberry Vikings (Book 2) by Shawn-Michael Monroe. We love this series that’s filled with adventure, humor, and Norse mythology!

Title 'Timp: The Blueberry Vikings' featuring stylized text with an axe design and a bee-like creature carrying a rider.

Our first review of 2025 is Hart and Souls by Lisa Schmid. We adored this emotional, paranormal ride!

Book cover of 'Hart & Souls' by Lisa Schmid, depicting students gathered outside a middle school entrance. A ghostly figure hovers above the crowd, and the title is in bold, colorful letters. The setting is lively with children interacting.

MJ reviews Let it Glow by Joanne Levy and Marissa Meyer for the holidays. Identical twins adopted into different families at birth decide to switch places for the holidays. What could possibly go wrong? Perfect middle-grade mischief!

A book titled "Let it Glow" by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy is displayed in front of a decorated Christmas tree. The book cover shows two children standing in a snowy urban setting.

This month, MJ reviews The Secret Doors of Cannondale by Stephanie Brick. We loved this beautiful, evocative Middle-Grade fantasy. Can’t wait for Book 2!

Book cover for 'The Secret Doors of Cannondale' by Stephanie Brick featuring a fantastical landscape with floating islands, two silhouetted figures, and a black cat in the foreground.

The spooky season is here! It’s the perfect time for witchy reads. So, this month, MJ reviews Witchlings: House of Elephants — the third book in a favorite fantasy series by Claribel Ortega. What magical fun!

Cover of the book 'Witchlings: House of Elephants' by Claribel A. Ortega, featuring three animated characters holding hands and standing in front of a colorful background with a shield displaying an elephant.

MJ reviews the wonderful chapter book series Just Juniper Adventures by Irene Hernández, illustrated by Silvia María de la Fé. These exciting stories with a touch of mystery are perfect for independent readers who are looking for puppy-fueled adventures and a diverse lead.

MJ reviews JJ and Frijolito by Victoria Cepeda. We loved this sweet, exciting adventure about a preteen gamer boy and a stray dog!

Illustration of a person and a dog with speech bubbles containing playful text conversations around them.

MJ reviews Squirrels Versus the Librarian by Martha Plunk Ward. This funny, heart-warming story of survival, teamwork, and the power of friendship is the first in the Dunlap Was Here series.

MJ reviews The Jumbled Jewels by David Gorman. This is the sixth in The Waldameer Mystery Files children's book series. We loved this fun, girl-powered mystery!

MJ reviews Flora Investigates: The Case of the Missing Gold Eggs by Saloni Surah.

MAGIC + MYSTERY? SIGN US UP!

Check out our review and remember to follow Flora’s adventures at Flora’s Detective Agency.

MJ reviews No Dog Food, Please! by Linda Costarella. What a heart-warming adventure!

Yellow Labrador Retriever with head out of car window, enjoying the breeze on a country road.

MJ reviews AMESE OF ANIMALIS: THE BOROSA LEGACY by MJ MURRAY. What an exciting and magical story!

Cartoon of a beagle carrying three books on its back, against a black background.

MJ reviews BOSCO AND THE BEES and MIRROR AND THE BOBCAT by Cat Ritchie. We are so excited to share these magical stories with you!

Illustration of a character with long white hair and large translucent wings, wearing a green dress with pale green accents, barefoot.

MJ reviews MIRROR TREE by AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia. Thank you for sharing this magical book with us!

Charcoal drawing of a bare tree with intricate branches
Abstract drawing of a bird-like creature with a large eye and beak.

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MJ reviews Terracolina: A Place to Belong by Carla Kessler. This is for all nature fans! What a wonderful eco-fantasy adventure.

MJ reviews WHISPERS by Feather Chelle. Thank you so much for sharing this extraordinary book with us!

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