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When the world rumbles, kids need stories that steady them—Jeff Pelton’s Sometimes the Earth Shakes does this with heart and clarity. This thoughtful, gentle story helps young children understand earthquakes in a way that replaces fear with confidence, calm, and practical knowledge. The book follows the story of two long-distance friends,
When the world rumbles, kids need stories that steady them—Jeff Pelton’s Sometimes the Earth Shakes does this with heart and clarity. This thoughtful, gentle story helps young children understand earthquakes in a way that replaces fear with confidence, calm, and practical knowledge. The book follows the story of two long-distance friends, Kaya and Freya, whose curiosity is sparked by the discovery of “weird groceries” stored in the garage. Through their conversation and their natural questions, Kaya’s dad gradually guides them into learning about earthquake kits and preparedness, presenting safety as something empowering rather than intimidating. Warm, engaging, and deeply thoughtful, Sometimes the Earth Shakes is an excellent resource for families, classrooms, and any child who worries about the unexpected. It’s a story that turns preparedness into confidence—and fear into courage.
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Spy’s Mate by Brad Buchanan pulls off a rare feat, blending two seemingly distant genres into a compelling and highly entertaining chess spy novel that feels both fresh and fully realized. Yes, you read that correctly: a chess spy novel. Buchanan’s deep knowledge and adoration for the ancient game animates every page as he dives into ches
Spy’s Mate by Brad Buchanan pulls off a rare feat, blending two seemingly distant genres into a compelling and highly entertaining chess spy novel that feels both fresh and fully realized. Yes, you read that correctly: a chess spy novel. Buchanan’s deep knowledge and adoration for the ancient game animates every page as he dives into chess’ mystique and political ramifications. A highly recommended genre-blending novel, this is an ideal read for chess enthusiasts, Cold War history buffs, and those interested in technological thrillers. Smart and evocative, Buchanan balances a thought-provoking game with cunning espionage and innovative technologies—an absorbing story that delivers on every front.
Michael Saver’s Lost Village is a striking, ambitious debut, reaching well beyond the familiar borders of a murder mystery. The first in The Conawalki Murder Mysteries series, Saver’s novel transcends genres, just as it does time. Set in 1973 in the small “replacement village” of Conawalki—a town rebuilt after the original was flooded dur
Michael Saver’s Lost Village is a striking, ambitious debut, reaching well beyond the familiar borders of a murder mystery. The first in The Conawalki Murder Mysteries series, Saver’s novel transcends genres, just as it does time. Set in 1973 in the small “replacement village” of Conawalki—a town rebuilt after the original was flooded during the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway—the novel immediately hooks the reader with its haunting premise, when two horrific murders shatter the village. Saver uses this history of displacement beautifully, exploring how a community tries desperately to reconstruct not just its streets and homes, but also its shared identity. The result is a supernatural coming-of-age mystery steeped in atmosphere, memory, and collective trauma.
