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Book Review: Basil of Baker Street

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Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus

Basil of Baker Street (Basil of Baker Street, #1)
by Eve Titus, Paul Galdone (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Basil is the Sherlock Holmes of the mouse world. He listens in on the cases of the great Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street, to learn at the feet of the master. Then Basil can use that knowledge to solve mysteries among the mice of the world. When two little mice children are mouse-napped, Basil is on the case with his trusty friend, Dr. Dawson, at his side. They must go up against a gang of criminals who are threatening to destroy everything Basil holds dear.

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Book Review: Jane and the Barque of Frailty

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Jane and the Barque of Frailty by Stephanie Barron

Jane and the Barque of Frailty (Jane Austen Mysteries #9)
by Stephanie Barron

3 out of 5 stars

Jane Austen is visiting her brother and sister-in-law in London, when a foreign princess is murdered. Jane is accused of being involved, and she starts her own investigation to find the real killer. A “barque of frailty” is a polite society term for a prostitute, and Jane discovers that one such woman highly-placed in society might hold a clue to the murder.

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Book Review: To the Ice

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To the Ice by Thomas Tidholm

To the Ice
by Thomas Tidholm, Anna-Clara Tidholm

4.5 out of 5 stars

Three children are playing by the creek when they step onto a shelf of ice and float away down the river. The ice takes them out to sea, and they land in a world of snow and glaciers. The children discover an abandoned cabin where they take shelter. They learn to survive, and find that there are many strange things in the frozen wastelands.

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Christmas Books from Tiger Tales

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One Stormy Christmas by M. Christina Butler

One Stormy Christmas
by M. Christina Butler, Tina Macnaughton  (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

After a terrible winter storm, Hedgehog emerges from his home to see his friends. They start to plan a Christmas party, but Rabbit tells them that the Beavers need their help. Rocks and debris have fallen around the Beaver’s home and trapped them inside. The animal friends set off to rescue the Beavers, and they discover that teamwork can do anything!

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Christmas Books from Floris Books

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The Story of the Snow Children by Sibylle von Olfers

The Story of the Snow Children
by Sibylle von Olfers

5 out of 5 stars

In this classic fairytale with original illustrations from the author, we explore the kingdom of snow. Poppy looks out her window to see dozens of snow children dancing through the air as falling snow. They invite her to visit the snow kingdom and meet the Snow Queen and her little Princess. Poppy plays all day with Princess. They have a birthday tea, visit the frozen flower garden, and dance with the other snow children. The Princess begs Poppy to stay forever, but the wise Snow Queen knows that Poppy must return home to the world of humans. A sleigh drawn by snow bears takes her home where she tells all her adventures to her mother.

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Christmas Books from Nosy Crow

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We're Going on a Present Hunt by Goldie Hawk

We’re Going on a Present Hunt
by Goldie Hawk, Angie Rozelaar  (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Written in the style of “Going on a Bear Hunt”, these children set off to find a present for the baby. They have to go through a forest of Christmas trees, a herd of hungry reindeer, a crowd of carol singers, and a glittering toy store. In the end, the children find the perfect present and have to go back through all their adventures to reach home and put the present under the tree.

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Book Review: The Snow Child: A Winter Miracle

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The Snow Child by Hannah Rivers

The Snow Child: A Winter Miracle
by Hannah Rivers (Goodreads Author)

3 out of 5 stars

Two children make a boy of snow to be their playmate during the winter. They are worried about their father who is gone to fight in the war. They pour all their emotions into this magical snow child, who becomes like a part of their family. But what will they do when spring comes and the snow begins to melt?

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Christmas Books from Candlewick Press

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Christmas and Winter-Themed Books from Candlewick Press

Merry Christmas, Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke

Merry Christmas, Anna Hibiscus!
by Atinuke, Lauren Tobia (Illustrator)

5 out of 5 stars

Anna Hibiscus has always wished to see snow, and now she is going to Canada to visit her grandmother! But Anna worries that she will miss her family too much. She worries that she will have to eat strange food. She worries that there might be a mangy dog in the house who will bite her. When Anna arrives in Canada, her Granny welcomes her with open arms and a whole new outfit of warm clothing to stay warm in the snow. Anna meets a dog and makes some new friends. She tries to ice skate and goes sledding in the snow. She makes snow angels and learns about her Canadian family.

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Book Review: Murder in Mesopotamia

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Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie

Murder in Mesopotamia (Hercule Poirot, #14)
by Agatha Christie

5 out of 5 stars

A nurse is called in to assist Mrs. Leidner, a lady with a case of nerves. Mrs. Leidner imagines that she sees a face at the window, tapping on the walls, and seems to be afraid of strangers. When a murder seems to confirm Mrs. Leidner’s fears, Poirot is called in to investigate. It is difficult to find definite proof, but Poirot trusts his little gray cells to unravel the mystery of the personalities involved. If he can only understand the personality of each person who was present at the time of the murder, their little jealousies and rivalries will point to the killer. Poirot relies on the eye-witness testimony of the nurse as the only unbiased person there.

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Book Review: Woodwalkers: Holly’s Secret

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Holly's Secret (3) by Katja Brandis

Holly’s Secret (3) (The Woodwalkers)
by Katja Brandis, Rachel Ward  (Translation), Claudia Carls (Illustrations)

4 out of 5 stars

Carag and his shape-shifting friends begin to investigate a strange burglary at the local bank. They wonder if a woodwalker could be involved, but Carag worries that Holly might be up to her old thieving tricks again. She is known for being a petty pickpocket, but she wouldn’t do something as risky as rob a bank, would she?

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