The Cragbridge Hall series is ideal for middle graders who are fascinated by time travel, technology and mysteries! Cragbridge Hall, Book One: The Inventor’s Secret (5/5 stars, currently priced at $7.42) Imagine a school in the year 2074 where students don’t read history, but watch it happen around them; where running in gym class isn’t … Read more
The bestselling and very highly rated The Chronicles of Kazam series blends fantasy, magic, adventure and laughs into a potent brew for readers aged 10 and up. School Library Journal says: “…Fforde keeps the puns and humor flowing, and populates the tale (Harcourt, 2012) with outrageous individuals and fantastic creatures. The plot is engaging, and … Read more
Here are three books—two are based on literary classics, the third is a more recent bestseller—that take the form of apps. Lovecraft Collection ® Volume 1 (5/5 stars, all ages, currently priced at 99 cents) You can read it in English, Spanish and French with original translations. Master storyteller H. P. Lovecraft’s greatest stories completely … Read more
Wow, what an incredible find! The Kindle edition Calvin & Hobbies treasuries that normally sell for $10.99 each or more are all priced at $1.99 right now! This isn’t part of any officially-announced sale on Amazon so we can’t say how long the discount prices will last. If you’ve been wanting these, grab ’em quick! … Read more
Terraria (4.5/5 stars, guidance suggested), an open-ended “sandbox” type of world building, adventure and battle app that’s similar to Minecraft, is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon: DIG! FIGHT! EXPLORE! BUILD! The critically-acclaimed, best-selling indie sandbox adventure has finally arrived on the Amazon Store! In Terraria, every world is unique — from … Read more
Today’s official Amazon Free App of the Day, A Charlie Brown Christmas, is doing so-so in the reviews so instead we’re sharing Paperama (4.5/5 stars, all ages, currently FREE). From Amazon: Enter a beautiful Origami world and bring it to life! **Introducing a new and unique puzzle adventure** – Fold the paper sheets to create … Read more
Did you know that Gail Carriger, author of the bestselling paranormal / steampunk series The Parasol Protectorate (described by Publishers Weekly as “a blend of Victorian romance, screwball comedy of manners and alternate history. . . . This intoxicatingly witty parody will appeal to a wide cross-section of romance, fantasy and steampunk fans.”), has a … Read more
Christmas Holiday Celebration – Hidden Objects (4/5 stars, all ages, FREE today only) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon: Christmas Holiday Celebration – Hidden Objects is a beautifully designed finder game with numerous Christmas and winter scenes. Search for Snowmen, Christmas Trees, Elf, Santa Claus, Rudolph, Presents, Ornaments, Candy and more! … Read more