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Airman, by Eoin Colfer

28JulySuzanne3 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I’ve been a big fan of Eoin Colfer and especially the Artemis Fowl series for quite some time, so it was with mixed feelings that I approached Airman. Â On the one hand, it was another Eoin Colfer book and that couldn’t be bad, right? Â On the other hand, while I enjoyed his standalone The Supernaturalist

Attack of the Pair-a-noids

25JulySuzanne5 CommentsFlash Friday, Writing

I’m still running a bit behind after my trip to the dentist yesterday afternoon, in which I picked up a crown for my broken tooth. Â Because I’ve heard crowns are quite comforting when a tooth is broken. 😉 But I always have time for a little paranoia, right? Â And that’s what this week’s prompt is

Lawn Boy, by Gary Paulsen

20JulySuzanne14 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

This is another one of those ‘throw backs’ I mentioned, that weren’t around when we were in middle school (yes, I’m assuming you’re all the same age as I am) but aren’t exactly debuts, either. Â But it’s so awesome! Â And it’s so perfect for summer! Â I’m talking about Lawn Boy, of course, by Gary Paulsen.

This Little Piggy Went to Market

18JulySuzanne1 CommentFlash Friday, Writing

Did you ever play that game, with a child, where you wiggle each toe and describe how the little piggies went to market, or stayed home? Â My toddlers loved it! Â Seriously, they thought it was the greatest thing since cupcakes were invented, and that was before the grand finish where the last ‘piggy’ ran

Keeper of the Lost Cities, by Shannon Messenger

13JulySuzanne10 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I feel just a little guilty that I’m only now getting around to reading Shannon‘s books, given what a great host of MMGM she’s been. Â And, being the contrary individual that I am, I also feel a little awkward posting a spotlight! Â I guess it feels kind of like talking about someone in the room,

Raising a Storm

11JulySuzanneFlash Friday, Writing

It’s often said that raising bright, inquisitive kids comes with its own challenges. Â After all, the quicker their minds, the faster they out think their tired parents–and any rules you set, right? Â How much harder would it be, then, to raise kids with powers and abilities beyond the norm? Â Rather challenging, I suspect. Â Since I’m

Circa Now, by Amber McRee Turner

6JulySuzanne6 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

I won my copy of Circa Now in a giveaway held by the marvelous Barbara Watson–many thanks! Â She’s a regular MMGM participant, and offers great reviews on her blog, so go check her out. Â I’m always grateful to people who connect me with great books, and this one is definitely a keeper! My initial impression

Happy Fourth of July!

4JulySuzanne4 CommentsFlash Friday, Writing

After properly scaring (or should that be scarring?) our neighbors and chickens with lovely fireworks from across the border, most of which flew so high they lit up the sky and disappeared, I’ve finally settled down to my post. Â But first, a flaming M&M dude. Â Because apparently this is what happens when you stuff a

A quick read before the Fourth

29JuneSuzanne8 CommentsMarvelous Middle Grades, The Bookshelf

When I was a kid, my first personal connection to American history came through a story about Francis Scott Key writing the poem that would later become our National Anthem. Â That was just a short bit in a history mag (I think–my memory’s vague) but this story written by Monica Kulling and Illustrated by Richard

Steampunking the World

27JuneSuzanne2 CommentsFlash Friday, Writing

I’ll be at ConTemporal today, reveling in the steampunk world. Â My panel schedule (should you find yourself a transport pad and a few extra hours) is as follows: Fri (the 27th) 5:00 pm Â What Can Professional Organizations Offer the Writer? Fri (the 27th) 6:00 pm Â The Steampunking of American Culture Sat (the 28th) 12:00 pm

Suzanne Warr

Narrative designer, game designer, author

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