Star Light, Star Bright...

Marten is on a trip to Texas with his family to look for a new home. Luckily, he gets to bring his best friend, Paul, along. While watching the meteor shower Marten can't help but get frustrated with his younger brother, Aldrin. How could he bring one of Marten’s valuable collector’s items on the trip without asking? When the toy breaks Marten wishes his brother away. But Marten doesn't believe in wishes, so he doesn't think it matters. It isn't long before Marten and Paul realize that something did happen when Marten made the wish. When a visitor from a distant land comes to try and help, Marten becomes even more confused. All he knows is that he needs to get his brother back and unmake the wish. Is time travel possible? What will happen if Marten goes back to the wrong place and time? Is there a way for him to mess things up even more than they already are? Will Marten ever see his brother again? Take the plunge and dive into this book to find out what happens next!

Wish You Weren't by Sherrie Petersen is a book that many kids will be able to relate to, especially kids with brothers or sisters. I think most people have wished a sibling gone a time or two, especially in the middle of a fight. Most of us never think about what would happen if our brother or sister was really gone. Reading about this experience through Marten's eyes made me realize that maybe we should be a little more careful with what we wish for. It was fun seeing how Marten and Paul tried to solve the problem and how they attempted to get Aldrin back. I also like how they learned different pieces of information from jumping around to try to stop the wish from happening. I know if I ever get the chance to time travel I need to give everything some thought and think through my plan carefully! I recommend this book to kids in fourth grade and up. Because of the time travel piece it does have some science-fiction aspects to the book, so kids and adults who like sci-fi will enjoy this one. Based on the way the book ends I think there may be a second book in the making. I can’t wait to check out Marten’s next adventure.

Have you read Wish You Weren't? Or have you read another book by Sherrie Petersen? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Stop by on Friday to read our interview with Sherrie Petersen and enter the GIVEAWAY to win your own copy of Wish You Weren't!

Happy Reading!
~L

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Answer to Monday's Riddle: Make a Wish!

Excellent guessing, Riddlers! This week we'll be making a wish. Lizzy's review will come true on Wednesday, and Friday we'll be chatting with Sherrie Petersen, so be sure to check back! See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F



A shooting star is cliche, for I can be made any way. You might feel lucky or see something strange, perhaps your desire rests out of range. I'll run through your wires, holding hands with hope. I'll even hang around at the end of the rope. Think of me and send me out! The universe listens if I deliver no doubt. My measure's mysterious, and I'm thought to be whimsy, but the depth of your core isn't that flimsy. So, throw the pitch, but don't drop the ball. My tidings return with the right call. 

What am I? Answer: A Wish!

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Monday's Riddle: Three Turns and Two On A Star...

Hello, Riddlers! Can you guess our theme? I make these on a daily basis, though I've sorted and stirred them into a recipe for intention. ; ) ~ F

A shooting star is cliche, for I can be made any way. You might feel lucky or see something strange, perhaps your desire rests out of range. I'll run through your wires, holding hands with hope. I'll even hang around at the end of the rope. Think of me and send me out! The universe listens if I deliver no doubt. My measure's mysterious, and I'm thought to be whimsy, but the depth of your core isn't that flimsy. So, throw the pitch, but don't drop the ball. My tidings return with the right call. 

What am I?

I gave you a clue!

CLUE: This would be a good scene to make me- though it's a cliche. ;)

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BEA 2015 COVERAGE!

We're wrapping up our adventure at BEA 2015. The day was jam packed with fun, and we're looking forward to reading the new stories we picked up. 

 

*Here's a great tip we learned this year for all those who plan on attending this book event in the future: There is a mailing center where you can fill a box up with books and ship it home, so you don't have to lug bags around. The cost was $56 to mail the package, and it was money well spent.

It was fascinating to visit the exhibitor booths. They each showcased their own style, and there were plenty of diverse stories to satisfy any reader's appetite. We were impressed by the professional atmosphere and enjoyed listening to everyone taking about books

Here's a funny thing that happened on the way home...
(of course we missed our 6PM train, as usual).

BUT, we had a back-up plan! No problem. The only hitch, we have to switch trains in South Norwalk. Easy.

Actually, not so much. It went something like this...

Stephanie: "Excuse me, sir. Would you please direct us to the train heading for Danbury?"

Train Conductor #1: "Why yes, Miss, you just get off in South Norwalk, wait ten minutes, and then get on the next train."

Fabulous. Twelve minutes later, voila! The train pulls up. We get on, smiling and chatting about our day.

A while later....
Jess: "Bridgeport, Stephanie?"
Stephanie: "I'm pretty sure we're on the wrong train."
Jess: "Crap. What do we do now?"
Stephanie: "We should ask again."

A blustering flurry in a conductor's cap blew by our seats, and we grabbed his attention. Edward was his name, and he wasn't very happy with the passengers on the evening train home from NYC. 

As politely as possible, we explained that they told us to get on this train.

Edward: "They, they, they," he said, exasperated- like how could we have made this terrible mistake?

We told him that he was our only hope, that we believed in him. He had to help us get home. 

Taking pity on our tired souls, he shook his head and told us the truth about our dilemma...

Edward: "Get off here and get on the next train on the other side of the tracks- run, you only have a minute. Go back to South Norwalk, wait one hour, and then get on the train for Danbury. Do you need me to write it down?"

Jess & Stephanie: "Yes, yes we do, Edward. Thank you."

Edward saved the day, that's for sure. Four hours from NYC to Bethel, CT. Needless to say, we'll be brushing up on our train traveling skills!

Here's a sneak peak at some of the books we'll be featuring... 

The Caretakers Guide to Fablehaven 
Brandon Mull 

This guidebook to the Fablehaven magical preserve is filled with everything a new Caretaker might need to know in order to survive... read more! 

Dino- Mike and the T.Rex Attack 
Franco Aureliani

Dino-Mike is on the trail of a T. rex in this chapter book adventure! The son of a famous paleontologist, young Michael Evans travels the world...read more! 

Mad Scientist Academy: The Dinosaur Disaster
Matthew McMelligott 

Enroll in Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters at the Mad Scientist Academy as they solve the greatest challenges in science, in this perfect blend of adventure... read more!

Check back to find out more about the books from BEA 2015. We'll be interviewing authors and hosting giveaways soon! 

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