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Pie-Rits Review

9/26/2012

Pie-Rits
~Written by Julia Dweck
~Illustrated by Fian Arroyo

Pie-Rits by Julia Dweck is a scrumptious adventure on the high sea.

"Cherry Cupcake has one tiny wish. She dreams of being rescued by a prince right off her dish." One day, to her delight, a charming French bread named Pierre sweeps her off her feet. Pierre tells Cherry that he is on a quest to recover stolen dough from the evil Pie-Rits. Cherry has never sailed on a ship before and excitedly accepts Pierre's invitation to join him and his friend Victor, the crescent roll. The group quickly locates the Pie-Rits and boards their ship prepared to fight for the stolen dough. Can Cherry and her friends defeat the Pie-Rits? Has Cherry finally found her prince charming?

Children will love the rhyming humor and will delight in the battle of flying berries and slippery defeat which are creatively captured through the illustrations of Fian Arroyo.

Pie-Rits is a swashbuckling experience you won't want to miss.

Pick up your copy at www.amazon.com.

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The Surreal Killer Review

9/25/2012

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The Surreal Killer
~Written by Jerold Last

The Surreal Killer by Jerold Last takes readers on a exhilarating journey inside the mind of a psychopath without revealing the killer's true identity until the very end.

When nine women in three different South American countries turn up dead, Detective Eduardo Gomez knows he must enlist the help of his American friends Suzanne and Roger Bowman. Eduardo has connected the killings to a small regional group of biochemists who study tropical plants. The killings have occurred each time the group meets in various South American countries. Eduardo's problem is infiltrating the group. He hopes Suzanne's expertise as a scientist at UCLA will give him the leverage he needs to gain access to the next biochemist meeting. Roger and Suzanne agree to help and are soon on their way to Lima, Peru. Eduardo's plan seems to work and Roger and Suzanne are welcomed by the biochemists without much suspicion. Roger and Suzanne decide the best way to find the killer is to get to know each of the biochemists and begin eliminating them as the possible killer. Unfortunately, their list of suspects is large and another woman ends up dead. Can Roger and Suzanne trust anyone in the group to get the help they need to catch a killer? Will they be able to stop the madman before he strikes again?

Jerold Last also interjects historical facts about South America throughout his story which gives readers a better understanding of the culture and helps them identify with the characters he creates.

If you enjoy some mystery mixed with a bit of history and a corny joke or two The Surreal Killer is a book you won't want to miss.

Pick up a copy at www.amazon.com.

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We're Three Review

9/24/2012

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We're Three
~Written by Vivian Cameron-Gallo
~Illustrated by Christina Simcic

We're Three by Vivian Cameron-Gallo is charming story written for and dedicated to all of the children growing up in a single child home.

"There are many kinds of families in this great big world" and We're Three celebrates families with only one child. The book also contains pages where children can draw their own family and special things they do together.

As an only child myself, I particularly enjoyed this story. Most families are made up of more than one child and sometimes only children can feel different than their friends who have siblings. We're Three teaches children that families consist of different sizes and shapes (a family of three makes a triangle!), but what really makes a family is people who love one another.

The story is beautifully illustrated by Christina Simcic whose brightly colored artwork gives the story an added feeling of love and happiness.

Pick up a copy, especially if you have an only child. Available at www.amazon.com.

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Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends Review

9/23/2012

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Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends
~Written by Lynda Wurster Deniger
~Illustrated by Paulette Ferguson

Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends by Lynda Wurster Deniger is an inspiring tale of courage and friendship.

Shrimp season is underway and after the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony Salty Seas, Captain Charley and their friends Patti Pelican, Dottie Dolphin and Sammy Seagull set out to catch shrimp. Captain Charley uses his green nets to skim shrimp from the sea's surface as Salty circles in the water. Soon Captain Charley signals that it's time to pull in the nets. Salty is anxious to see what treasures they pulled from the sea today. But, today's shrimping adventure doesn't goes as planned and when a wave hits the boat Captain Charley is knocked overboard. Salty, who was set on autopilot, was unaware that Captain Charley was in danger. Acting quickly, Dottie, Patti and Sammy take action. Dottie swims toward Captain Charley to protect him from sharks as Patti and Sammy fly after Salty. Will they reach Salty in time so he can return for Captain Charley?

Paulette Ferguson vividly captures each scene through her beautiful illustrations.

Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends demonstrates how important it is for people, and in this case animals, to work together to help others.

Pick up a copy of Salty Seas and His Heroic Friends at www.amazon.com.

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Dark Mind Review

9/16/2012

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Dark Mind
~Written by Jennifer Chase

Dark Mind by Jennifer Chase is a chilling suspense that will keep you on edge as you follow Emily Stone on her quest to track down a coldblooded killer who is sacrificing women.

Emily Stone is vacationing in Hawaii with her partner Rick, but what they are about to embark on is anything, but a vacation. Emily and Rick just uncovered a child abduction ring and led local police to the perpetrators. Before heading back to the mainland the couple decides to do some sightseeing, but once they learn of the gruesome murders taking place on the island they can't help, but become involved. Emily instantly realizes the murders are the work of a serial killer. She begins her own investigation, but after several run ins with Sergeant Lani Candena she tells him what she suspects and he welcomes her expertise. Women continue to die and the group still has no suspect. Will they uncover the killer's identity before someone else dies?

Dark Mind is an electrifying thriller complete with police corruption and unthinkable crimes readers won't forget.

I recommend reading Dark Mind by Jennifer Chase. It's a spine-chiller you won't want to miss.

Available at www.amazon.com.

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Paddy The Goat That Saved Anguilla

9/14/2012

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Paddy The Goat That Saved Anguilla
~Written by JoAnne Mason

Paddy The Goat That Saved Anguilla by JoAnne Mason is a charming story that teaches children not to judge others for what they can't do but to recognize that everyone has potential to do great things.

Paddy is born on the Island of Anguilla, but Paddy is different that the other goats. Paddy is unable to speak. The head goat tells Paddy's mother that if he is unable to speak by his first birthday he must leave the herd. Sadly, Paddy's first birthday arrives and he is still unable to baa like the other goats. He says his goodbye to his mother and sets out on his own. Lucky for Paddy he meets a kind lizard who teaches him that being unable to speak is a gift and should be used wisely. Paddy soon begins to really listen to the island and all those who inhabit it and is one of the first to realize a hurricane is on its way. Paddy must save his friends, but can he save them all without his baa?

The illustrations in Paddy The Goat That Saved Anguilla add to the excitement as the story unfolds. Children will cheer for Paddy as he tries to rescue everyone that lies in the in hurricanes path.

I loved the important message conveyed in the story and children will learn that even though we are all different we each have a special place in the world.

Pick up a copy of Paddy The Goat That Saved Anguilla. Available at www.amazon.com.

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Marina in a Green Dress Review

9/5/2012

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Marina in a Green Dress
~Written by Alan Davidson

Marina in a Green Dress by Alan Davidson is an alluring thriller whose main character is star struck by a famous singer who just may have a sinister agenda.

Jessica is 17 year-old and struggling to find her way in London when she becomes obbsessed with the musical Marina and the lead singer Kennedy Orr. Jessica writes Kennedy Orr a letter with no intention of mailing it, but in jest her boyfriend, Steve, takes the letter to the post office. To Jessica's surprise Kennedy Orr responds to her letter and they begin spending time together. Steve soon becomes suspicious of Kennedy Orr and realizes he is acting out the parts of the tragic musical and using Jessica as a real life Marina. Enjoying the attention from her new friend, Jessica refuses believe her life is in danger. Will Jessica become enlightened before Marina's fate becomes her own?

Marina in a Green Dress is cleverly written revealing only subtle clues intriguing readers to the very end.

I recommend picking up a copy of Marina in a Green Dress by Alan Davidson.

Available at www.amazon.com.

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The Last of the Pascagoula Review

9/2/2012

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The Last of the Pascagoula
~Written by Rebecca Meredith

The Last of the Pascagoula by Rebecca Meredith is a compelling story of life, friendship, and self discovery.

Kate Lynn has taken great care in creating a secluded life for her and her sister Martha after their troublesome childhood that left Martha locked up in her own world. One day a package from an old friend arrives which leaves Kate reminiscing about the time she spent in Pascagoula, Mississippi and the people she left behind. The package beckons Kate and Martha to return to a place Kate has tried hard to forget and calls them to finish the journey they began so many years before. Will Kate finally be able to find peace and discover what living is all about?

Rebecca Meredith vividly creates a world in The Last of the Pascagoula that readers can easily identify with. She takes readers on a remarkable journey through life's ups and downs, the confusing teenage years, death, and hope for eternal peace. It is a ride you won't want to miss.

Pick up a copy at www.amazon.com.

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