I haven't been much on the whole paranormal thing, but these two new teen books are deliciously good - and full of ghosts and demons. Unbreakable: The Legion, book 1; by Kami Garcia Little, Brown; ISBN: 978 0 316 21017 1 This first book in a new series introduces Kennedy to The Legion, a … [Read more...]
Ghosts Have Known
Part story of fitting in, part ghost story, part a point about standing up for yourself, this teen graphic is a great read with a few good themes running through it. Who says comics need to be simplistic? Anya's Ghostby Vera BrogosolFirst Second BooksISBN: 978 1 59643 552 0Anya is not at all … [Read more...]
Sleuthing with Tongue in Ghostly Cheek
If you're named October and writing a horror novel while sitting in a graveyard... is it really that surprising when you end up hanging out with a bunch of ghosts? The Dead Kid Detective Agency by Evan Munday ECW Press ISBN: 978 1 550 22971 4 October Schwartz and her dad are new in … [Read more...]
A Girl, A Boy, Two Ghosts, and Some Magic
And a host of other characters, too. This book is well-populated with people who all converge in the end in this fantastical world.Liesl & Poby Lauren OliverHarper CollinsISBN: 978 0 062 01451 1A young girl is trapped in an attic by a stepmother after her father's death. The ghosts of a youngish … [Read more...]
Spooky Grownup Time
... for Hallowe'en! This month our book club's pick was a haunty one. Our host was Alyssa, our actress and newly-minted marathon runner, who lives in a cozy home that looks like mine might look if I took control of it and bought furniture. Alyssa is a funny bundle of same and opposite for me - like … [Read more...]
Charlie St. Cloud is Up For Grabs and You Can Win!
Tonight I sat down with my oldest daughter to watch Charlie St. Cloud. I'm going to be honest here when I tell you this. There were exactly two reasons why I wanted to see Charlie St. Cloud. The first was for Amanda Crew. Amanda Crew is not only Canadian and lovely to look at, but she was super … [Read more...]
Closed:GIVEAWAY: Win a DVD copy of Charlie St. Cloud! Congratulations to Patty, Freda, Lori, Marjo and Sharon!
Finding ways to bond and spend time with our children is so important. Often it can be a challenge to find activities that you both and your children like doing together. That's why UrbanMoms is so excited to share with you a great way to enjoy a few hours with the tweenagers in your … [Read more...]