Frankenweenie (PG, 4.5/5 stars, 28 minutes, currently priced at $1.99 to buy) – This is the original, live-action Tim Burton short that inspired the full-length, animated feature of the same name. From Amazon: When a car hits young Victor’s pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. … Read more
Today’s Kindle Daily Deal for Teens is a great pick for inspiring girls, and will also make fascinating reading for anyone interested in World War II or stories of smart women who changed the course of history. Women Heroes of World War II: 26 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Resistance and Rescue (4.5/5 stars, ages 12 and up, … Read more
We’re happy to share this post from our sister site, Kids Corner @ Kindle Nation Daily, where you can find all things Kindle for kids and teens, every day! Last week we announced that E.M. Tippetts’ Castles On The Sand is our Kids Corner Book of the Week and the sponsor of our student reviews … Read more
This month’s list of Kindle Books Priced at $3.99 Or Less includes some very popular and well-reviewed titles for kids and teens. Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo (4/5 stars, age 10 and up, priced at $3.99 this month only) – From Amazon: Fourteen-year-old Leven Thumps is no ordinary boy, but that’s exactly what … Read more
The YA romance novel with a sports backdrop, Catching Jordan (4.5/5 stars), is today’s Kindle Daily Deal for teens, priced at $1.99 today only. From Amazon: ——————– “Whoever said football and girls don’t mix hasn’t read Catching Jordan. I couldn’t put it down!” — Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author of the Perfect Chemistry series … Read more
If you like Sim City, you’re sure to like today’s Amazon Free App of the Day: Virtual City (4/5 stars, all ages). From Amazon: Build the city of your dreams, whether it’s a residential paradise or an industrial powerhouse. This premium version of the Virtual City game includes 18 distinct mission scenarios, 50 challenging levels, … Read more
The Color of Magic (4/5 stars, currently priced at $6.99) – From Amazon: Terry Pratchett’s profoundly irreverent, bestselling novels have garnered him a revered position in the halls of parody next to the likes of Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen. The Color of Magic is Terry Pratchett’s maiden voyage through the … Read more
Today’s Amazon Free App Of The Day is the interactive storybook of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (4.5/5 stars)! This app includes not only the book, but some fun, built-in games too. From Amazon: Oh, Great Pumpkin! Where are you? This Halloween, hang out with Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang to find out for … Read more