It’s autumn, and the winter approaches. What to do on a chilly afternoon?
Make some hot apple cider and snuggle up together with a great book.

1. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
A coming-of-age book where a middle-school-aged boy becomes stranded out in the wilderness. Forced to make critical decisions, he prevails over daily survival challenges.
Inspiring, well-written, intense.

2. Savvy by Ingrid Law
Imaginative fantasy with enough realism to make you consider your own self, Savvy tells a heart-felt story. A fabulous story about a young girl’s journey to find her unique gift. Maybe it’s causing hurricanes, like her brother, or being ‘perfect’ like her mother.
What’s your Savvy?
Insightful, creative, touching.

3. A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
There are 13 books in this series. I have to say, I was reluctant on these… misfortune, negativity, vile villians… but I’ve converted. If my dad were to have ever written a series of books, this would be it. Witty and fun with creative vocabulary building.
Dry humor, meandering, creative, occasionally ludicrous.

4. Harry Potter – JK Rowling
You know I had to go here. These books continue to amaze readers of all ages. The character development exquisite, you fall into the story as you read (all 7 books!). Mind-candy-fantasy paired with exceptional writing.
Spell-binding, imaginative, fantastic.

5. Anything that interests your child. :) Enjoy!