Kids on Fire: The Kane Chronicles Trilogy For Tweens

Kids who’ve enjoyed Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series won’t want to miss his bestselling and very well-reviewed Kane Chronicles trilogy. The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $7.99) From Booklist: *Starred Review* Since their mother’s death, six years ago, 12-year-old Sadie Kane has lived in London … Read more

Kids on Fire: Alfred Kropp Series For Tweens & Teens

Teen and tween readers who like fast-paced action with a touch of myth and a generous helping of humor will love the Alfred Kropp series. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp (4/5 stars, currently priced at $1.99) Alfred Kropp is just trying to survive high school when his guardian uncle ropes him into a suspicious … Read more

Kids on Fire: Manga Guides Help Students Master Difficult Subjects

If you’ve got a tween or teen at home, or a faraway college student, who’s struggling in higher math, science or tech courses, this post is for you! The “Manga Guide to…” series comes to your rescue, with books that break difficult concepts and subjects down into simpler pieces, and present those pieces in the … Read more

Apps For Beginning & Seasoned Musicians

Today we shine the app spotlight on music with two free apps for those who are just beginning to learn how to read music, and one premium app for the more experienced student or even professional musician. Treble Cat (5/5 stars, all ages, currently FREE) Treble Cat is a highly entertaining game designed to help … Read more