Reviews written by Michelle Lynn, Assistant Indie Manager

We all know crafting stuff can be expensive and when it comes to kid's crafts, it creates more waste than we'd like at times. So, why not use the items you already have lying around the house? Items you'd throw away anyway. That's where this book comes in....

Reviewed for YA Books Central A heartwarming love story. The Story: Tommy is struggling. After losing his best friend, Chase, in an accident he blames himself for, he has little left except a mom who is working...

Reviewed for YA Books Central A book that should be on every teen's shelf. The story: In the year after 9/11 Shirin must navigate being the new kid--again-- in a small town high school. Her parent's...

An adorable children's story about an important subject. The story: Max and Lila are celebrating Chanukah with their family at Chanu-con. They watch skits, play games, make crafts, and eat food all while learning--or rather teaching the reader-- more about Chanukah. ...

A wonderful representation of the world for teaching kids to love the earth they live on. With bright, beautiful images and well-crafted maps, it's sure to draw them in. It had never been more important for people of all ages to know the world...

Brilliant. This was the perfect book to read with my five year old niece. It's every bit as adorable as the other Amelia Bedelia books and then some. Amelia's school is turning a century old and to celebrate, they're unearthing a time capsule. It's...

Cute and Fun There's no end to the adorableness of Amelia Bedelia and this book is no different. Amelia and her friends are at school on recess when they hear a cat stuck up in a tree and must figure out a way to help it. ...

A cute way for kids to learn how to draw. This book takes kids through a step by step process to draw many different kinds of aliens, allowing them to hone their creative skills in a structured setting. The steps are easy to do,...

The story: Tyson Trice has not had it easy in life. Months after he is shot and almost dies he’s forced to move in with a family in the upscale Pacific Hills community. He barely knows them and hasn’t seen them in 10 years. Nandy hates the idea of...

A worthy read. The Story: Sloane is dealing with her sister's suicide when she finds a list her sister wrote. With no clue why she wrote it or what it means, Sloan knows she must find out. The secrets to her sister's suicide might be...

An adorable story that has a lot to say. The story: Holland is the only girl on her hockey team, something that isn't widely accepted in her town. On top of that, the captain of the team likes to get up in...

The other side of the story. The Story: We finally get to see just what happened behind the scenes in Fate and Fortune. Our rational brains told us there was no actual magic in the book, but now we get to see just...

Such a cute story. The Story: Paige is heartbroken after her boyfriend of two years breaks up with her. Little does she know, one of her best friends has been in love with her since they were kids. But Bryce won't do...

Where to start with this book? The Story: Rayne manages to snag the eye of the most desirable boy in town and she thinks he's what she wants. He brings with him a certain status, but being his girlfriend isn't as easy as she imagined....

Books like this need to be written and read. Turtles are beautiful animals, but they have a hard time in this world - mostly because of human activities that we have the power to change. Inside the pages of this book, young readers are presented with various...