Hanging out on 2CC today is Brett Salter, author of the middle-grade contemporary fantasy series The Talisman. Anime, punk rock, drawing inspiration from past art to create new work, the works of David Lynch and Stanley Kubrick, and paying attention to your grammar are just a few of the subjects that Arthur gets to chat … Continue reading Interview with Author Brett Salter (The Talisman Series)
Tag: Middle-grade fiction
Interview with Author Eric Berlin (The Puzzling World of Winston Breen)
Joining the show for today is Eric Berlin, who wrote The Puzzling World of Winston Breen and its two sequels, all of which belong to the small group of puzzle-themed middle-grade books that Arthur had devoured as a child. On top of that, Eric creates puzzles for a living, having whipped up crosswords and variety … Continue reading Interview with Author Eric Berlin (The Puzzling World of Winston Breen)
My 2 Cents on Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
What’s new, readers? Before I get into the review, I want to take this moment to honor the phenomenal bravery and strength of Chadwick Boseman, who passed away last Friday after a private four-year battle with colon cancer. Needless to say, I’m devastated that we’ve lost the magnificent actor who embodied King T’Challa. On top … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket
My 2 Cents on The School Story
A girl with an amazing novel in her hands and her best friend who pushes and pushes to get it out there — even when the publication process gets glossed over at times, the signatures of memorable characters, snappy dialogue, and sincere story/character arcs from Andrew Clements' other books (Frindle, Lunch Money) are clearly present … Continue reading My 2 Cents on The School Story
My 2 Cents on The Gollywhopper Games
Playing in a gigantic puzzle competition with a sliver of hope for the title of champion — you'll be right there with Gil as he does just that in one of my favorite books, The Gollywhopper Games, his compelling quest aided by Jody Feldman's snappy voice and her intelligent brainteasers. Gil's family has been shunned … Continue reading My 2 Cents on The Gollywhopper Games
My 2 Cents on The Gollywhopper Games
Playing in a gigantic puzzle competition with a sliver of hope for the title of champion — you'll be right there with Gil as he does just that in one of my favorite books, The Gollywhopper Games, his compelling quest aided by Jody Feldman's snappy voice and her intelligent brainteasers. Gil's family has been shunned … Continue reading My 2 Cents on The Gollywhopper Games
My 2 Cents on The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
If you're in the mood for a good treasure hunt, clever puzzles, or a mystery surrounding a would-be thief, one of my favorite books, The Puzzling World of Winston Breen by Eric Berlin, will go above and beyond to fulfill all three conditions.
My 2 Cents on Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
All the imaginative oddities, tricky unpredictabilities, and absurd eccentricities of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory jam-packed into a library — what an apt way to describe such an institution in the hands of a certain Mr. Luigi L. Lemoncello.
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