Hi everyone, this week’s post will take you on a trip to the past. Not too far back, just to those days when the Space Race was all everyone could talk about. So, if you like stories about the controversial 60’s, delve into this delightful epistolary read…
Continue reading “I love you, Michael Collins by Lauren Baratz-Logsted”Category: Tween book
Five Fascinating Epistolary Reads for Tweens
Hi everyone, welcome to July’s first post. In order to showcase the different titles I’ve read, I thought a booklist would be the best way to set it out. So, get ready for some interesting epistolary novels for kids to enjoy!!
Continue reading “Five Fascinating Epistolary Reads for Tweens”Welcome to a July filled with letters
Hi everyone, welcome to the cold month of July. Winter is making herself heard loud and clear in my part of the world. As my title suggests, this month I’ll be exploring the world of letter-writing and featuring books written as letters. If you are someone who has had the joyful experience of receiving and sending letters, then this month’s reviews and posts are for you!!
Continue reading “Welcome to a July filled with letters”Extra tween reads on grief and loss
Hello everyone, this extra post for today will feature a couple of titles for you to check out. I find that tweens seem to need to read at least three or four titles to explore a topic. See what you think of these…
Continue reading “Extra tween reads on grief and loss”Be light like a bird by Monika Schroder
Hi everyone, this week’s post takes us to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula where we meet a young girl and her mother. To be honest, even though the loss of her father is strong here, this story has a bit of everything your typical middle-grader might go through. Have a read, see if you and tween like it…
Continue reading “Be light like a bird by Monika Schroder”Getting near to baby by Audrey Couloumbis
Hi everyone, this first week’s review post is a poignant and engaging read. I won’t be telling you much about this, except that this particular title has earned the author the Newbery Honor Medal and a few others!! So if you are someone who seeks powerful stories in their award-winners, then this is the one for you!!
Continue reading “Getting near to baby by Audrey Couloumbis”This June we talk about grief and loss
Hi everyone, winter is here in New Zealand, and my little patch of Auckland is feeling the cold quite well. This month I will be featuring titles that talk about loss and grief, because it’s part of life. I hope the titles I’ve selected can help any parents and teachers approach the subject with their younger readers.
Continue reading “This June we talk about grief and loss”Loot: how to steal a fortune by Jude Watson
Hi everyone, this first post will reveal an intriguing mystery read that you will find very hard to put down!! If you or your tween enjoy mysteries with thieves and adventure and expensive….oops…almost revealed the whole story !! You’ll have to press the button to find out!!
Continue reading “Loot: how to steal a fortune by Jude Watson”Welcome to May 2021
Hi everyone, this merry month of May I will be treating you to a mixed selection of titles in my posts. The reason I’ve done this is not because I’ve run out of ideas, but I’m working on some future themes for the coming year, and planning on working on some of my resolutions!! So, if you’re interested, read on…
Continue reading “Welcome to May 2021”Six reasons why your tween should read graphic novels
Hi everyone, this week’s post will be delving into my six reasons why I think your tween should read graphic novels!! Yes, I, Miss Mahee, endorse the reading of graphic novels for all ages, young and old, whether they be a child, tween, teen, or even adult!! To find out exactly what my reasons are press the button below. Even if you are someone who’s not sure…it won’t hurt to just have a read…
Continue reading “Six reasons why your tween should read graphic novels”
Miss Mahee's Library of Reads 