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Chapter Book Spotlight: Dragon Storm by Alastair Chisholm

Chapter Book Spotlight: Dragon Storm by Alastair Chisholm

by Becca Wierwille | Feb 9, 2023 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Writing

Have you ever wanted your own dragon? If so, read on to learn about Alastair Chisholm and his adventure-filled Dragon Storm series. Tell us about yourself! Hello! I’m Alastair, and I write children’s books. I write picture books (The Prince and the Witch and the Thief...
Middle Grade Spotlight: The Kámbur Chronicles by Champ Thornton

Middle Grade Spotlight: The Kámbur Chronicles by Champ Thornton

by Becca Wierwille | Jan 12, 2023 | Book Reviews, Events, Middle Grade Spotlight, Writing

Meet Champ Thornton, one of the authors of The Kámbur Chronicles. These books are filled with excitement, mystery, and Biblical truth—a great combination for readers between the ages of 9 and 14. Tell us about yourself! My wife, Robben, and I have been married for 26...
Middle Grade Spotlight: The Iggy & Oz Series by J.J. Johnson

Middle Grade Spotlight: The Iggy & Oz Series by J.J. Johnson

by Becca Wierwille | Dec 12, 2022 | Book Reviews, Events, Middle Grade Spotlight, Writing

J.J. Johnson’s Iggy & Oz series is like a cleaner version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. These books aim to make reading fun for everyone in the family, even the most reluctant readers.  Tell us about yourself! My name is J.J. Johnson. I live in Edmond, Oklahoma....
Middle Grade Spotlight: The Dragon and the Stone by Kathryn Butler

Middle Grade Spotlight: The Dragon and the Stone by Kathryn Butler

by Becca Wierwille | Oct 3, 2022 | Book Reviews, Events, Middle Grade Spotlight, Writing

Kathryn Butler’s middle-grade fantasy adventure series, the Dream Keeper Saga, includes themes and allegory meant to inspire discussion about our hope in Christ—you won’t want to miss these books. Tell us about yourself! I’m a sinner saved by Jesus,...
Chapter Book Spotlight: The Cookie Caper by Caron Pescatore

Chapter Book Spotlight: The Cookie Caper by Caron Pescatore

by Becca Wierwille | Sep 24, 2022 | Book Reviews, Chapter Book Spotlight, Events, Writing

You’ll love getting to know Caron Pescatore and her chapter book series, A Kids’ Court Whodunit, filled with learning, law, mystery, and healthy conflict-resolution. Tell us about yourself! I’m a wife, a mom of two, a lawyer, a nurse, and a middle-grade...
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