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Book Review: The Little Bee by Nicola Killen

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The Little Bee  by Nicola Killen  is a children's picture book about a girl name Ollie who follows a bee to a magical, secret garden. But, the next day, the beautiful garden was gone, and the little girl misses her new friends. What will she do? This beautiful book has an expected publication date of May 5, 2026. I'd like to thank NetGalley, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, and Beach Lane Books for approving my request for a digital Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of The Little Bee . I received a copy for free in exchange for my honest review. Nicola Killen wrote such a beautifully worded story that I found myself immersed in the story, and I'm not even the target audience. It's a charming tale that should encourage children to explore nature and make them want to plant their own secret garden.  Equally beautiful were the illustrations. I found myself taking the time to actually look a the pictures as I read. It's a great story to read   at bedtime  with ch...
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Book Review: Stage Fright by Wendy Parris

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Stage Fright by Wendy Parris is a locked room mystery for middle grade readers. It opens with twelve year old Avery returning to her old neighborhood for two weeks to visit her friends only to realize they've changed and grown up. To prove that she's grown up too, Avery suggests holding a  séance  at their deserted theater that has a reputation of being haunted. It starts out as all fun and games ... until they get trapped in the building and realize they're not alone. Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of Stage Fright by Wendy Parris. The eye-catching cover and compelling synopsis immediately grabbed my attention, and I was thrilled to be approved to read this book ahead of its release. After diving into the story, I’m grateful for the opportunity to experience it early. I received this ARC at no cost in exchange for my honest review, and all opinions shared are entirely my own. This book brought back a lot of memories from my c...
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