Kimberly Kinrade

According to Amazon, this book is 248 pages. I just can't believe that. I read it so quickly, that I was sure it was only 100 pages, and I couldn't figure out how I was going to review that.

This is a YA paranormal thriller, but it's a little violent and the organization they are fighting is run by some seriously twisted people. But, I'm a little weird myself, and I loved this book! The action and down-times are well-balanced, and we know enough to care about the characters. I don't like trilogies or series that hide all the important information until later books. I like to get a little background in each book. I don't usually buy into the instant-love scenario, but in this case, it was actually done in a such a way to make it plausible. I can't wait to see more of Sam, Drake, Lucy, and Luke in the follow-up books.

I didn't like that "nice" people died, but I guess when you have war, you're going to have casualties. I also didn't like the cliff-hanger at the end of the book! Noooo! Fortunately, the second book, Forbidden Fire is already out, so I don't have to wait to read it.

You don't have to be a YA fan to enjoy this book. It's "adult" enough that everyone can get into it.

I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review.… (mehr)

I read The Three Lost Kids and the Death of the Sugar Fairy to my five year old daughter and I thought it was fantastic book that captured my daughters imagination. When reading some books to her, if they are a longer than about 10 pages she will get bored and wander off. not this time! she was captivated.

The book is about Halloween so it is the perfect time to read it. Lexie, Bella and Maddie go on another magical adventure this time to save Halloween.

It is written in a way that a child can relate too and with magic and fairies a lot of little girls will love it!… (mehr)

I was expecting a great magical children’s story when I started reading The Three Lost Children and the Christmas Curse and that is exactly what I got. Wishing that it would be Christmas every day sounds perfect for children but like having too much of something, the novelty wears off quickly. Maddie, Lexi and Bella soon find this out when they make a wish and it brings a Christmas curse.

It was well written and reminds children and adults alike what the true meaning of Christmas is. Which I think does get forgotten too much in this day and age.… (mehr)

The Three Lost Kids is a series that is absolutely adorable and perfectly geared toward young readers. I have children that fit nicely into the target demographic of this book and I can see them enjoying it as well. I read this story to my 2 year old, who actually sat still for more than 30 seconds! I have a 6 year old emerging reader who I cannot wait to share this with as well.

I love stories that have a moral, a backbone to them, and this one fits nicely. I like that the book had discussion questions at the back to get the conversation flowing, which I feel is hugely important in furthering reading comprehension and fostering the love of reading and questioning and learning in the young minds we are charged with caring for.

Ms. Kinrade's beautifully written tale is relatable to even the youngest readers. We all, as parents, have encouraged our children to choose more healthy things to eat rather than all of the candy and junk food they seem to desire so much more, even when they know it is infinitely bad for them.

This book reminds children about how much better a healthy snack (the apple riddle) is than the candy and sweets that they might prefer, and why it is better for them without being preachy about it.

This was the first of Ms. Kinrade's books I have read, but I look forward to getting the rest and sharing them with my children for years to come.… (mehr)