Kids on Fire – Illustrator Spotlight: Gris Grimly

Gris Grimly’s gorgeously dark and often whimsical illustrations are the highlights of these books, which bring the work of Tim Burton to mind. Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein (5/5 stars, grades 7 and up, currently priced at $9.99) Gris Grimly’s Frankenstein is a twisted, fresh, and utterly original full-length, full-color graphic-novel adaptation of Mary Shelley’s original text, … Read more

Kids on Fire: The James Herriot Box Set

The autobiographical books of veterinarian James Herriot have captivated generation after generation of animal lovers. With their fascinating, at times humorous and at times heart-wrenching tales taken from the real-life experience of this country vet, Herriot’s books inform, entertain and enlighten. This James Herriot box set, featuring three of the all-time bestselling books from his … Read more

Kids on Fire: Newbery Winning Classics BargainAlert

Here are some Newbery Honor and Medal winners you may remember reading as a child yourself, and they’re all currently priced at just $4.99 or less each. Johnny Tremain (4/5 stars, currently priced at $4.99) Johnny Tremain, winner of the 1944 Newbery Medal, is one of the finest historical novels ever written for children. As … Read more