#middle grade

Hi friends!

My Middle Grade novel BUBBLEGUM SHOES: THE BIG SLEEPOVER is finally out today!

It is a madcap pint-sized detective mystery full of wrestling team goons, snot-nosed tech dweebs, Screamo rock, and a sleepover at the school gym where all of this takes place (in under three hours.) Kirkus says it’s a “spirited, twisted caper, with plenty of personality,” and Booklist calls it, “Good ol’ tomfoolery.” Which was exactly the vibe I was going for.

I am so excited to have a sequel out in the world and to officially be the author of a series, and it’s such a joy to me that it gets to be this series. If you’ve enjoyed any of my comedy-leaning books before you will definitely like this one. And if you’ve pre-ordered already THANK YOU SO MUCH! In case you haven’t, you can always order it at my local indie, Books of Wonder if you’d like a personalized copy.

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Building 903 by Lois Lowry

George Goodwin Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend by Candace Lee and Eric Newman

Everyone in Big Mountain, West Virginia, knows entering the coal mines is strictly forbidden. But twelve-year-old George Goodwin knows something more—deep underground lies a treasure that could save his town and clear his father’s name.

When his Scouting troop heads out for a weekend camping trip, George secretly recruits his best friends, Skunks and Artie, on a quest to find proof. But their plans unravel when they collide with George’s camera-wielding nemesis, Clementine, and her pageant-queen sister, Flo—and the motley crew is pulled into the adventure of a lifetime.

Dawn Of The Clans(Warriors prequel series) book 1

Started 6/8/24 finished 7/10/26

Originally published: 2013

I've known for a while that I slack off with my reading during Olympic years but has it ever gotten this bad.

This book is only finished book number 4 for 2026. That's it, 4.

I mean there were some other life events that took time away from reading but still, I don't like this.

My favorite of the male cats is Jagged Peak. My favorite of the female cats was Bright Stream.

I have not found a female cat I like more than Bright Stream but I admit that Petal has potential.

Clear Sky, if you let yourself be angry do you know what it would do?

You have potential to be a really good villain if you give in to the anger that comes from losing everything that you have lost.

Come on, get angry, it's fun.

While I was reading this book, I noticed a strong dislike of Gray Wing from other readers.

Gray Wing and I, we are not friends but we are not enemies either. I want to keep reading. See how the author develops his character.

Anna-Jane and the Endless Summer by Paige Classy

Anna-Jane is thrilled to be back at Camp Chester—the one place she feels like she belongs. She’s excited to swim in the lake, read in her favorite chair, and swap secrets with her best friend under the stars. But not long after Anna-Jane unpacks her trunk, weird things start happening.

First, townspeople near camp begin disappearing. Then, the internet, cell service, and all other forms of communication are cut off. Soon, Anna-Jane and the residents of Camp Chester realize they are completely alone.