The Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac, Indigenous Horror
In The Skeleton Man, Molly is sent to live with her enigmatic great-uncle, who is linked to the terrifying figure of the Skeleton Man.
Category: Book Reviews
The section of the blog for book reviews.
’20th Century Ghosts’ by Joe Hill, Haunting and Emotional
In 20th Century Ghosts, Joe Hill crafts a haunting collection of short stories where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur. Hill’s stories explore the fragility of life and the persistence of memory.
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, Art and Murder
The Picture of Dorian Gray isn’t just a story about a man who stays young while his portrait ages—it’s a deep exploration of vanity, hedonism, and the cost of living a life without moral consequence.
Mark Twain’s ‘A Connecticut Yankee’: Parental Love
Today on the blog we examine some final thoughts on A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Join us to learn more!
Ray Bradbury’s ‘The Halloween Tree’: A History of Death
Ray Bradbury’s The Halloween Tree is a story of death and history.
Stephen King’s ‘Fairy Tale’: Book Review and Bildungsroman
The novel “Fairy Tale” follows Charlie Reade’s journey from loss and confusion to becoming a hero of a magical world.
Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’: Review and an Exploration of Cibola
The Stand by Stephen King features a devastating plague, compelling characters, and references to the mythic Cibola, a legendary city of gold.
Fighting the Power in ‘The Black Arrow’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
Today on the blog we are going to explore another book by Robert Louis Stevenson called The Black Arrow.
Survival in ‘A Long Walk to Water’ by Linda Sue Park
In this post, we delve into the 2010 novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Now, this is a book I started with my 7th graders last year and never finished; so, I thought it would be pertinent to write about it here on the blog!
Heroic Comebacks ‘Twenty Years After’ by Alexandre Dumas
In ‘Twenty Years After’ the much beloved D’Artaganan, Athos, Porthos and Aramis reunite to fight the forces of evil.
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas: Action and Adventure
The blog post discusses the timeless allure of Dumas’ adventure-packed, friendship-themed novel, The Three Musketeers.