The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse is by Charlie Mackesy. A charming fantasy for young children. A young boy leans many valuable lessons from his friends. A wonderful book! A Reader's Corner Highly Recommended Read.
Ratings: 4th grade - 9 out of 10.
Murder in the Mill-Race is by ECR Lorac. Another historical fiction Golden Age Inspector Macdonald mystery. In a small town on the North Devon Moor, a new doctor and his wife attempt to start a new practice. Everywhere in town they hear about Sister Monica, who runs a children's home, and what a saint she is. Then she is found drowned and Macdonald and Dr. Ferens discover she wasn't as saintly as they had been led to believe. Who is everyone in town covering for? Golden Age fans will love this mystery.
Ratings: 9th grade - 8 out of 10.
Crook O'Lune is by ECR Lorac. Another historical fiction Golden Age mystery. Macdonald goes to High Gimmerdale to stay with friends as he looks for land to buy - he wants to raise cows when he retires. While he's there, sheep go missing and a woman dies in a mysterious fire and Macdonald must step in and go to work to solve the crime. Fans of Lorac will enjoy this, as will Golden Age mystery fans.
Ratings: 9th grade - 8 out of 10.
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol 3 is by Beth Brower. The third installment in the historical fiction Emma M. Lion series. Emma must deal with her injured cousin and her Aunt Eugenia's machinations. She also might be falling for her strange tenant. Fans of the series will enjoy this installment.
Ratings: 9th grade - 7 out of 10.
The Marriage-Go-Round is by Leslie Stevens. A charming realistic fiction drama about marriage problems. A married pair of college professors take in a female guest from Sweden, who almost wrecks their marriage. A comedy in two entertaining acts.
Ratings: 11th grade - 8 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
Henry V is by William Shakespeare. The final installment in the Henriad, Shakespeare's second historical fiction tetralogy. Hal is now Henry V and is headed to France to battle the French king for his throne as well. This play has several magnificent monologues, including the famous "Band of Brothers" speech. A must read classic for all lovers of the Bard. The Hollow Crown series is an excellent video representation of the tetralogy and Kenneth Branagh's version is also not to be missed.
Ratings: 11th grade - 9 out of 10.
The Titanic Locket is by Suzanne Weyn. The first book in the fantasy Haunted Museum series. Two sisters embark, with their parents, on a vacation cruise on a replica of the Titanic. Before boarding they toured the Haunted Museum and touched a mysterious locket from the original Titanic. Once the replica sets sail, strange things begin to happen and Samantha and Jessica must solve the ghostly mystery before it's too late for them both. Good for young adults.
Ratings: 6th grade - 6 out of 10.
