Tag Archives: childrens books

November 20

Writers Inspiring Change book review: Talon, On the Wing by Gigi Sedlmayer

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Talon, On the Wing by Gigi Sedlmayer An enjoyable read for all ages. A very creative story, second in the series. A moving tale about a family living in a foreign country and their daughter who is very small for her age. None of the children or neighbors accepted her because she is different. With […]

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September 29

Book Review: Alicia and the Light Bulb People in Star Factory 13, by Barbara Roman

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  ***Five Stars*** Alicia and the Light Bulb People in Star Factory 13, by Barbara Roman, while a children’s book, is simply one of those stories that awakens the imagination and dreams within all of us. Alicia, a young girl, finds herself in a magical place, amidst used and forgotten light bulbs, all of them […]

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September 18

Book Review: Talon Encounter (Book 5 of the Talon series) by Gigi Sedlmayer

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Another great story about the African Condors and their relationship with the people who helped them. Amazing relationships with people and God’s creatures. A brave child, Matica who is wise way beyond her years, unites the villagers and the natural inhabitants of the area in a wonderful, funny and exciting way. A good read for […]

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August 27

The Author Spotlight on Gigi Sedlmayer, author of the Talon series

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Tell us about yourself! I was born in Berlin, Germany, on 19 May 1944. Escaping to the West before the wall went up, we moved around, a lot, changing schools many times because my father had to go where he could find work after the war. It was not good for me, since I didn’t […]

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June 21

Review: Talon: Come Fly with Me – Book One of the Talon Series, by Gigi Sedlmayer

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  Talon: Come Fly with Me – Book One of the Talon Series, by Gigi Sedlmayer, is an absolutely delightful story for people of all ages. A story of friendship, love and acceptance. A very young girl named Matica moves to another country with her family and faces all kinds of challenges and emotional trials. […]

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February 21

Book review: Zygi’s Beans by Dustin Corkery

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Zygi’s Beans by Dustin Corkery is an imagination-sparking children’s book. It’s a fun read, with quick and easy dialogue, and creative fun-filled pictures that portray the journey of Zygi. We hope to see more of Zygi and her adventures in the future. Book review by International Writers Inspiring Change  

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January 21

Book review: The Halloween Parade (Monstacademy Book 1) by Matt Beighton

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  The Halloween Parade (Monstacademy Book 1) by Matt Beighton, is a delightful story for youngsters (and oldsters) about a young girl’s plight, Trixie Grimble, who is sent to a boarding school against her will. Not exactly a normal school either –  Monroe’s School for the Different (Monstacademey). The school is full of Vampires, Werewolves, Ghosts, […]

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November 11

Book Review: A Buss from Lafayette, by Dorothea Jensen

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A Buss from Lafayette, by Dorothea Jensen, is a delightful historical fiction for younger women. And if you didn’t already know, the word “buss” means kiss. Being a grandmother, I must say that I enjoyed every word of it. It is well-written, entertaining and a wonderful peek into the life of a girl who had […]

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November 03

Author Spotlight: Dorothea Jensen, author of A Buss from Lafayette

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IWIC: Tell us about you! Dorothea: My name is Dorothea Jensen. I was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Chillicothe, Illinois. I majored in English literature at Carleton College and earned an MA in education at the University of New Mexico. I have been an ESL tutor for refugees, taught junior high and […]

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November 01

Book Review: The Hidden City of Chelldrah-Ham: Stig’s Flight of Encounters, by Stephan von Clinkerhoffen

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The Hidden City of Chelldrah-ham: Stig’s Flight of Encounters, by Stephan von Clinkerhoffen, is a delightful and whimsical fantasy about adventure and doing the right thing in difficult situations. It was a pleasure to read and to experience the journey of a young boy into a fantasy world. Book review by International Writers Inspiring Change […]

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