The Call of Dreamwalkers by Rafaele Desire

Firstly, I would like to thank NetGalley and BooksGoSocial publishing for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of this childrens/young adults book.

4 out of 5 stars.

Would have been 5 out of 5 if the book had been properly edited. There are problems with grammar, punctuation and repetitive words. There were also lots of cases where the author was obviously going to say one thing but changed their mind and ended up leaving un-needed and extra words through-out.

Now let's look at the story rather than all the technical guff.

Good Ole Mike! He has to be one of my favourite characters and his GROWTH! I like it.

This isn't an idea that I've seen before so it was really enjoyable to read.

This book holds great messages for teens and children alike. The story touches on bullying, sexual abuse, bad home lives, honesty, kindness, and many more things that need to be talked about in life.

I pretty much read this book in a single sitting, the first 20 pages was last night and once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down again and ended up reading until 6am in the morning. Whoops.

The colourful beams and rainbow kind of remind me of the television show 'Captain Planet'.

Thanks for a really enjoyable read.

The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsutawney Phil by Rob Long; Andrew Dolberg

First off, I'd like to thank NetGalley and Morgan James Kids publishing for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of this children's novel 'The Great Weather Diviner' by Rob Long; Andrew Dolberg.

4 out of 5 stars.

One full star is due to the fact that the book looks at the world's issues in a new and improved manner.
There is talk of global warming, without properly talking about it and in the back of the book it has facts on different animals and how they're suffering in the world today.

'To become a legend, a young groundhog must unravel a shocking secret to stop a weather catastrophe.

When a mysterious flood strikes the small mining town of Punxsutawney, Junior the groundhog embarks on a journey to uncover why nature itself has turned on his people. As Junior and his new friends adventure through the fantastical world of Erda, he realizes that there's more to his family and their weather-controlling powers than he ever imagined.'

When I first started reading this, I wasn't sure if I liked it or not, but as I kept reading, I was quickly pulled into Junior's world. I found the book hard to put down.

There were a few spelling and grammar errors that should be considered. Including punctuation problems like having the " in the wrong places and using other punctuation incorrectly.

However, those minor details apart, I found the story to be adventurous and gripping. I found myself disappointed at the end because it was over but excited that it hinted at another novel.

A great story to teach young humans to look after their planet rather than destroying it.

Super-Earth Mother: The AI that Engineered a Brave New World by Guy Immega

Thank you to NetGalley and EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing for this novel's ARC.

Five Stars and I don't give that score lightly.

Super-Earth Mother is a science fiction novel with a difference. An A.I. controlled spaceship is created on the moon and travels the cold, lonely expanse of space, searching for an Earth-like planet to re-create humanity.

The A.I. isn't really the main character, it's more like the first narrator: God-like and watching.

I really enjoyed reading this novel. The subject was something that I was super interested in and the writing was well enough done that it was easy to read and read rather fast.

There is one triggering feature and that is the cannibalism. I had no problem with it, but others might.

I don't think there's room enough for a second book in a series, but I would read another book by this author.

I would recommend this to family and friends, and would also recommend to my readers.

Sorce Book 1: Belly of the Beast by Charles Armstrong

I would like to give thanks to NetGalley and Sorce, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles for the ARC of this novel.

5 out of 5 stars.
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This was so well written and I honestly could find hardly any faults in the publication. There was one case of a missing word, which an editor should be able to spot, since I did.

The worldbuilding of this entire novel was smooth and seemless, I found myself learning about the world of Sorce and its characters without having to ask questions. My questions were always answered and in a way that wasn't overbearing or too much information. It was good to just dive into a world and find out about as we adventured there. The plot was fantastic.

The edition I recieved as an ARC featured 32 beautifully drawn illustrations by Kira Night.

It's a story of our main character Sera who has always longed for travel and adventure. With the help of a pig-shaped Deadringer she embarks on a journey that could pull apart everything everyone knows. Who is Sera? What does she believe in and how, with her friends' support can she free her people?

The typesetting in this publication is beautiful and it made me linger over ever single page.

This is a book that takes you on a magical journey pushing the limits of science and beliefs.

Fantastic fantasy fiction for children and adults of all ages. I would highly recommend this for a classroom or bedroom bookshelf. Any library would be lucky to have a copy.

Over and out.
George.

Ivy in Bloom by Vanita Oelschlager 🌒🛁📱

Thank you to NetGalley and VanitaBooks, LLC for the ARC. 🌠🌠🌠
Three stars.

Yes, if you must know, I'm on a Oelschlager binge. I'd rather binge books than food, but now I'm thinking about a good cup of tea.

The illustrations for this were done by Kristin Blackwood. Love that last name, so dramatic sounding. It made me sigh.

The cover is so sweet, I love wild flowers and the font used it really creative, you know it's going to be poetry before you even read the word poetry.

... I'd almost wished that I'd had this book when I was a child, but the random religious ending that totally came out of nowhere took me off guard and reminded me of my grandparents whom don't speak to me because I don't go to church. I still respect religion. I just wouldn't read this over and over like I would with Vanita's other books. It's still a beautiful book of prose and the art is cute as heck.

I think this would make a great gift to a young christian girl. The art is totally worth it and the prose is good, I enjoyed it even despite the religious ending. I was just caught off guard I think.

This would be great for a sunday school library too! A+

Magic Words - From the Ancient Oral Tradition of the Inuit by Edward Field 📱🛁🐉🦄🌋

Thank you to NetGalley and Vanita Books for the ARC. I appreciate this especially more due to my interest in the Inuit and other native tribes, including prehistoric groups of peoples throughout to modern times.

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Five Stars!

Magic Words by Edward Field.

And, yes! I knew the moment I saw the first page that this was the work of Mike Blanc again. Brilliant, beautiful illustrations once again. They truly make the book even more powerful than anything I read as a child.

The story of 'Magic Words' is a modern translation of an Inuit story from 1965!!! As a poem it shows the connection the Arctic peoples have with the natural world around them.

I've always enjoyed good prose, poetry being close to the heart.

A lot of people thinks that words are meaningless now and hold no power, but it's a new power, a power that we can join with other voices.

People forget...

Beautiful poem that left me thinking about the future.

Signing off

Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale by Vanita Oelschlager ♿🧜‍♂️🛁📱

Thank you to NetGalley and Vanita Books for the ARC.

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Five Stars!

Vanita Oelschlager did it again! Honestly her children's books are great.

The art by Mike Blanc is stunning, I am especially in awe of that map on the first two pages. Beautiful. I always do love a fantastic book filled with art. This story is set in the Arctic region of North America. The Inuit people talk of unbelievable folk tales to explain the mysteries of our world. In Fish-Boy: An Inuit Folk Tale, Oelschlager, Vanita tells us a story that was passed down by a wise Inuit elder. It's a story with a little magic and a boy on a journey with his father.

Can I just repeat myself about the whole art thing? The art is just soft and digital all at once, it reminds me of some of my favourite kid's books from the 90s that were vintage because my mum collected them. The art done in a lot of vintage children's books are intricate in their details and sense of softness that every child needs.

Can we talk about how well this is written, just for a moment? It's obvious research has been done, and it's obvious there is passion about the subject in this children's book. I can imagine, right now, seeing a mother reading this to her children as they trace the art with their hands.

The overall point to the plot/story was a good one, one that will teach children to be kind and care for one another.

This is my favourite book so far, from Vanita. Absolutely wholesome.

A story like this would fit in anywhere; it could complete a classroom or bedroom selection of books.

Signing off.

A Breath of Mischief by MarcyKate Connolly 🧙‍♂️🦄🛁📱

A Breath of Mischief by MarcyKate Connolly
Five out of five stars.
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A huge thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Kids publishing for the ARC of this book.

I finished reading this just before I started going in and out of hospital with severe seizures after getting covid, It left me thinking about it for a long time, because I really enjoyed the story and actually am obsessed with it. I now have to buy it to get a re-read in, I'm pretty sure there's going to be more books after it too, which is super exciting for me. When I love a book I will read it over and over. I wonder where I can buy a soft cover copy to keep in my bag for reading when I'm stuck in line somewhere.

A breath of Mischief by MarcyKate Connolly...

This is a story about Aria who is raised by the literal Wind. She grew up in a castle that was floating in the cloud. When her best friend, Gwyn, a young gryphling wakes her up and the wind is gone and the castle has fallen. Together they must face trails and free The Wind, wherever they are, Along the way she will learn who she can and can't trust, proving herself a hero at heart. Sometimes there's a hero in all of us.

This is a great book for kids .and young adults alike, Even as an old man, I enjoyed this book and the adventures it takes you on, Would totally read this book again.

See you next time, readers and reviewers alike.

G. M. E. TAYLOR signing off.