The Reading Corner Blog

The three countries that once made up North America are now one - crammed into a huge city where every move of every citizen is being...

After a mysterious man turns up dead in eleven year-old Flavia de Luce's cucumber patch, she takes it upon herself to solve the case....

When a child graduates from being an 'early reader' to reading middle grade fiction, that is certainly something to be excited about.

Realistic and sweet, this book really surprised me! Heartstopper may be my favorite graphic novel now, and there is just one reason for...

This book was a strange read for me. In the beginning, I thought I was in for another typical teen novel. You know, the ones where all...

This artful and mysterious book is a wonderful example of middle grade fantasy. With just the right mixture of thrill, humor, mystery,...

Mysterious, heartfelt, and exciting, The Invention of Hugo Cabret is sure to get the cogs turning in your head. The story centers around...

Funny, heartfelt, and exciting, The Islands of Chaldea is a wonderful novel for tweens. The story is of a young girl (Aileen) and her...

Seven legged marsupials, gender-neutral blobs, and slimy grass! This book is certainly strange - and strangely delightful. I didn't...

This magical and exciting adventure is sure to be enjoyed. The Secret of Platform 13 is highly engaging, out of the box, and ridiculously...

The Fault in our Stars is a love story like no other. Yes, the teens' personalities are a little too much like they are in all of the...

This is the story of a young girl named Rosie and her struggles with bullying, as well as her love of ballet. In Rosie's Nutcracker...

The Night Circus is an enchanting story of a game between two young magicians, taking place in a circus that is only open at night. The...

Pax is the story of a boy named Peter and his beloved fox, Pax. When Peter's family has to move in with his Grandpa, he is forced to...

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker is a book series about a young girl named Clementine. She is funny, creative, emotional, and very willing...

This is a wonderful series by Jasper Fforde that gives a fresh and very strange view of literature. It may be a little hard to get into...

Harry Potter. I waited to write a review of this for a long time because I didn't know what I would write. There is just SO much to say!...

I didn't expect much of this book when I first saw it. I always have a suspicion that any book that is popular and for teens will also be...

This book was given to me by a friend, and I was immediately eager to get started on it. The art on the cover drew me in and I was soon...

Far from the tree is a truly heartwarming story of three siblings who were separated by adoption and foster care as babies and end up...

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is the story of a girl named Francie. It follows Francie through her childhood as she grows up impoverished in...