Fourth of July on Monster Mountain by Clark Roberts – #BookReview

The Book Review Clark Roberts is back at it again with Fourth of July on Monster Mountain. If you're seeking a middle-grade read with lots of spooks, jump scares, and giggles, then the Holiday Shivers book series is for you. This wacky series tells the tale of our four favourite cousins as they visit their…

The Zombie Fairy by Kevin Denwood – Book Review

Book Review The Zombie Fairy by Kevin Denwood One thing I never expected was to read a children's book about a zombie fairy. Honestly, if you gave me a 2022 bingo card, this wouldn't have been on it. But you know what? That's completely okay because this book is a wild and delightfully fun ride!…

Brooms by Kevin Miller – A Book Review

The Book Review Brooms by Kevin Miller is a spooky middle-grade read packed with delights, scares, and curling! You don't get better than this! Kevin Miller is an incredible author that ties his stories directly to Canadian heritage. Who would have thought witches, the Deep Bay monster, hockey, and curling would all make for a…

#BookReview Halloween Night on Monster Island by Clark Roberts

Halloween Night on Monster Island is a fun, middle grade read with lots of spooky jump scares and hijinks. If you like books like Goosebumps, this book is perfect for you! This middle grade read is fast paced, has some spooky moments, and is just all around fun. It gave me R.L. Stine vibes with…

#BookReview Pumpkins by Kevin Miller

Anyone who knows me knows that I am the Queen of Halloween (self proclaimed, of course). I LIVE for Fall and Halloween and breathe it with every fibre of my being. I love decorating (be it store bought or my own creations!), I love Goosebumps, I love giving out candy and making Halloween a fun…

#BookReview Hiding Out on Halloween by A.J. Kormon

Hiding Out on Halloween by A.J. Kormon is a delightful, middle grade read! I really liked this book, and not just because it features my favourite holiday! This craft middle grade book is aimed at readers who have trouble reading or just don't enjoy it as much. It combines a fast paced book with a…

#BookReview The Underground Toy Society Halloween Scare by Jessica D. Adams

If you know me at all, you know Halloween is my FAVOURITE holiday. I'm a spooky kind of person, so I was pumped for this book! Add in that it's a continuation of The Underground Toy Society and I am in! So this time around, there's Sneaky Snake. He's lonely and all the kids are…

#BookReview Bunnicula by James & Deborah Howe

Happy Spooky Month! This is my favourite time of year, so it's time to share some of my fave spooky reads! This particular book is a personal fave from my youth. Enjoy!   Back in the day, Bunnicula was THE book to read in elementary school. The class clambered to the front of the classroom…

#BookReview Rosario+Vampire Volume 1 by Akihisa Ikeda

So... Maybe this isn't exactly "Halloween" like you'd expect, but it's full of monsters AND it's a fun manga! Enjoy this delightful book that made me feel pumped and ready for Halloween a little bit earlier this year!   Rosario+Vampire Volume 1 is an absolute delight and I am so pumped to work my way…

#BookReview Halloween with Snowman Paul by Yossi Lapid

It's spooky time with Snowman Paul! I absolutely adore Snowman Paul and his shenanigans! He's such a sweet character with a fun array of stories. This time around he's taking part in my favourite holidays: Halloween! Our friend in this story comes across many warnings as he's walking: aliens, witches and Snowman Paul in a…