For some reluctant readers, graphic novels are just the motivational ticket to keep them going. The beautiful artwork pulls them in, but the reading level is far above that of little-kid picture books. Before they realize it, middle graders will find themselves fluent in grade-level-appropriate prose. These Percy Jackson graphic novels offer an added bonus, … Read more
The Hunger Games’ Katniss meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with a generous sprinkling of zombies, in the Dead City trilogy for middle-graders. All three books in the series have an average review rating of 5/5 stars, and right now (as of 11/4/15), the first is bargain-priced at just $1.99. Dead City (5/5 stars, currently priced … Read more
The bestselling and very highly rated Apothecary trilogy is perfect for kids in grades 5-9 who are post-Potter, done with dystopian, and whose interest in vampires and werewolves has waned. This series offers a heady mix of historical fiction, espionage thriller and fantasy. The Apothecary (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $7.99) It’s 1952 and the … Read more
Follow the adventures of a 12 year old boy who learns about a secret society of wizards who are up to no good in middle schools, plying their dark trade while disguised as school janitors. Janitors (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $6.99) Have you ever fallen asleep during math class? Are you easily distracted while … Read more
Our featured Free App for today is the casual word puzzle game app Wordbrain (4.5/5 stars, all ages, currently FREE). From Amazon: ~ Top 10 Word Game in 40 countries! ~ It starts very easy but gets challenging quickly. Find the hidden words, slide your finger over them, see the puzzle collapse. Do it all … Read more
Here’s a new type of match-3 game app to try: Fluffy Shuffle (4.5/5 stars, all ages, currently FREE). From Amazon: Feeling inspired? Join the dreamy world of Fluffy Shuffle and accomplish exciting crafty missions: save the sheep lost in the patchwork, unsew buttons and remove sewing threads that block the pieces to move forward in … Read more
An engaging time travel adventure awaits kids ages 8 and up in the bestselling Infinity Ring series from Scholastic. The series is supported by a dedicated website with historical briefs and games based on the books, also. Infinity Ring Book 1: A Mutiny in Time (4/5 stars, currently priced at $5.38) Scholastic’s next multi-platform mega-event … Read more
Right now there are some great deals to be had on animated movies that are a perfect fit for October, priced as low as $6.99 each to own in HD. Descriptions below are from IMDB.com. Paranorman (PG, 4/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99 to rent in SD / $3.99 in HD, $6.99 to own in … Read more