Reviews written by Claire Johnson, Staff Reviewer

I can't give enough cheers for this book! Open Road Summer was one of the most enjoyable books I have read so far this year. What I loved: Matt. Finch. I don't really think I need to say more...but I will....

I was excited to receive the first two books in the Greetings From Somewhere series. Having a young reader in my own home, I am always on the look out for chapter books that he will be able to read independently and enjoy. The...

When I read the first installment of Sew Zoey, I wondered how different issues related to her blogging would be handled in future books, especially cyberbullying. I was interested to read the fourth book of the series when I realized it handled this very issue. Zoey...

What I continue to enjoy about the Sew Zoey series is the focus on family and friendship. I like reading about Zoey's fashion designs but even more I like the relationships she has with her friends and family. She is thoughtful and really thinks about others. ...

When I read the blurb for this book and the series, I was intrigued. I grew up reading the Ann M. Martin series The Babysitter's Club so I was excited to read this new series. What I liked: I enjoyed the historical aspect....

The first book of the Sew Zoey series is everything that I like in a middle grade book. This book will most certainly appeal to young fashion lovers. Zoey is a creative young lady that gets the idea from her two best friends to start a blog of...

When I first heard that this book was "The Parent Trap meets The Cutting Edge" I KNEW I must read it. These are two of my most favorite movies and I have been known to bust out Cutting Edge quotes at any given moment. I was so excited...

I was excited to pick up the sequel in The Archived series. The Archived was one of those books that stuck with me long after I closed the book and I was looking forward to whatever Victoria Schwab had in store for readers in The Unbound. ...

I was so excited to pick up my very own copy of this book. I actually sat down right in the middle of the store and read it cover to cover. Each letter to Duncan is so fun and original. Each color has a different personality and...

I absolutely adored Love Monster. The book is cute and young readers will enjoy the story and sweet message behind it. What really did it for me were the illustrations. The pictures were colorful and interesting with a lot of added details. I read this book...

I'm a huge fan of Elizabeth Eulberg. Every time I sit down to read one of her books, I know I won't be disappointed. What I loved: So many things. I really enjoyed the flip flop between Macallan and Levi. Their...

I really enjoyed this take on the story of The Little Mermaid. Don't expect the Disney princess version of this one. This is the REAL story. It is overall a little darker than I was initially expecting but our young friends are up to the challenge and...

I've loved all the books in the Never Girls series. However, none have made me laugh out loud like Wedding Wings. Once again, the clumsies and the fairies meet up for another adventure, this time at a wedding. When a fairy explores the...

I was initially intrigued by this book because of the fast-paced, one night can change everything hook. I was immediately drawn into this story line and could not read fast enough. What I loved: Tiffany Schmidt takes readers on a one night, life-changing journey of...

Anyone that knows me and my reading tastes, knows that I LOVE books with this type of story line. I love a good "royal" themed novel. Suddenly Royal exceeded my expectations and ended up being a fun, endearing story. What I liked: I really...