#amreading Dangerously
In The Evil Wizard Smallbone, Neil runs away from the uncle who beats him and the cousin who bullies him only to find himself on an evil wizard’s doorstep. Getting away proves impossible, but perhaps that’s not such a bad thing. The Whispering Skull is the second book in the ghost-ridden Lockwood & Co. series. (Jonathan Stroud has been added to my Favorite Authors list.) And Wild Boy is the fourth book in the Rowan Hood set (each member of her outlaw band is getting their moment.)
BYWAYS: Behind the Header
How about a look behind the Byways header on Book #13, Among the Tents: A Ganix Johns Adventure? This story follows Ganix to the circus, where he is able to protect his teammates and make new friends. He earns a stage name (or two) and does odd jobs behind the scenes. The cover art for Book #13 features the Neptune Circus carousel.
Story Excerpt:
The huge three-top tent was packed with people. Hoots and hollers. Whistles and cheers. Excitement hummed through the stands, making Ganix’s stomach do a few backflips. He’d been too jittery to eat much dinner, so roasting peanuts, popping corn, and spun sugar smelled good. Continue reading BYWAYS: Behind the Header
BYWAYS: Portraits
Meet Ian Johns, father to the three boys who are caught up in an epic race across their homeland.
Ian Johns is the founder of the postal system in the land of Liberty. Continue reading BYWAYS: Portraits
#amreading Daring Doings
Alex and the Ironic Gentleman is a quirky adventure of the punny, tongue-in-cheek, intentionally (and intensively) whimsical sort. The Ransomed Crown is the fourth book in the Saga of Roland Innes, which is set very much alongside the legend of Robin Hood. And The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan is fourth installment in the Enola Holmes mystery series (which I wholeheartedly adored and cannot recommend more).
BYWAYS: Signature Seals
Personal Touch. In the land of Liberty, citizens add their seal to official documents. A design’s seal is unique … and usually of personal significance to the person who carries it. Do you recognize this seal?
GAME: Name that Book Cover
#amreading Puzzling Cases
The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets is the third in the Enola Holmes mystery series, in which Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister decides to take private action when Dr. John Watson goes missing. Ghostly Echoes is the third of four books in the Jackaby series, in which the cases always have a paranormal twist. And Tommy Black and the Coat of Invincibility is a magical historical storyline, set during WWII.
BYWAYS: Behind the Header
In the seventh book of the Byways series, Ganix lands in a mess of trouble when he decides an enslaved magician needs a friend. Our scampish hero takes his usual talent for mischief to a whole new level—jailbreaks, manhunts, and a secret organization. Across the Line introduces readers to Hurlock, who’s featured in the cover illustration.
Story Excerpt:
Continue reading BYWAYS: Behind the Header
#BookADayMay for 2018
30 Days, 30 Books. This is a fun challenge I put to myself last year. Let’s try it again for 2018! My goal is to read a book a day (mostly middle grade, of course) in May. I’ll update this calendar throughout the month. Or watch for daily tweets on @Elymnifoquent …
This is so much fun, Elza and I have planned summer reading fun with Book Bingo. Nab your boards and read along!
