Reviews written by MG Buehrlen

When a baker named Miriam has her first child, she's at a loss as to how to get her newborn to stop crying. Her and her husband try everything. Eventually, they find the cure, and it seemed the answer was right in front of them the entire time. ...

Lacey just wants to be a normal teenager. She wants to have friends, come home a bit late without fear, volunteer at her local library, and live outside the constant shadow of her long-dead granddaddy. But Lacey's mother is plagued by such heart-breaking mental illness that Lacey must be the...

I can't tell you how much this book seeped into my subconscious. When I wasn't reading, thoughts of Amelia and Nathaniel teased the outskirts of my mind, and I ached to get back to the story. When I was asleep, I dreamed of Victorian New England and the light of...

In THE DARK DIVINE, Grace Divine made the ultimate sacrifice to cure Daniel Kalbi. She gave her soul to the wolf to save him and lost her beloved mother. When Grace receives a haunting phone call from Jude, she knows what she must do. She must become a Hound of...

ANIMAL BABIES is one part science book and one part pop-up book, which makes it irresistible for any child. Even adults will find themselves flipping through the pages, learning a thing or two. The author explores how some animals are born, how they communicate with sound...

Up We Grow! explores the four seasons of a small, local farm, from planting season to harvest. Colorful photos show children of all ages submersed in farm life: harvesting honey, milking goats, and taking a trip to the farmer's market. Up We Grow! proves you don't...

This is the coolest book for the little ones in your life. Included in the fold out carrying case are 4 board books, each featuring a separate lesson: colors, shapes, opposites, and numbers. When you're done reading through the books, your child can act out the shopping...

Kitten's Autumn takes us on a journey through the autumn woods. Along the way, Kitten meets many different animals and discovers all the foods they eat in preparation for winter. While there isn't much to read in Kitten's Autumn, the mixed media illustrations make it a...

Everyone knows the story of Peter Pan, but not many know the story of his creator, J.M. Barrie. He was a gifted writer, playwright, and a second father to a group of brothers who would inspire him to create his lasting masterpiece. In Lost Boy, you'll find...

Where Are You, Bear? takes little ones on a cross-Canada trip with Sophie and Bear, discovering all 13 provinces and the alphabet along the way. What a great resource for introducing kids to the unique landmarks in Canada! The illustrations are adorable and colorful. You'll visit...

Ethan Wate used to think of Gatlin, the small Southern town he had always called home, as a place where nothing ever changed. Then he met mysterious newcomer Lena Duchannes, who revealed a secret world that had been hidden in plain sight all along. Together they...

What happens when a kiss is more than a kiss? That's the question each of Laini Taylor's short stories explore in Lips Touch: Three Times. We all know a kiss can mean something powerful in the mortal realm -- but what if it...

Soren, a young barn owl, can't wait for his first adventure out of the nest. Flying is what owls are made for, and Soren felt, way down deep in his gizzard, that his first flight would be amazing. He'd soar and dive and swoop, just like the Guardians of Ga'hoole,...

Justin Bieber: The Fever! is the perfect book for anyone wanting to know more about Justins journey from YouTube video debut to mega pop star seemingly overnight. A quick and easy read, Marc Shapiro tailors this biography to tweens and teens and delivers the inside scoop on Justins superstar...