Washington Black is a book of many things, except for the expected. Its outward appearance is that of a great adventure and a few quests, following the footsteps of a tenderly young escaped slave. But Esi Edugyan weaves a tale that goes much deeper to depict the basic underlying egotism and human desires that drive…
Seaside is a chapter book for young readers that’s guaranteed to get your kids into reading. Recently released, this nautical adventure takes place in a small fishing port (not unlike Portsmouth!) and features a ship-tackling octopus, a pirate-like antagonist, stunning illustrations, and a friendship between two characters from opposing worlds. Hardcover | Wylde Press |…
The old axiom ‘never judge a book by its cover’ is one I’ve admittedly always taken with a grain of salt; were it not for intriguing cover art catching my eye when sleuthing through the fiction section, many of my accidental favorites would have gone undiscovered. Sea Change is delightfully no exception to that lucky streak….