Torn From Normal by Martin Bartloff

Martin Bartloff's dubut novel Torn From Normal, is an emotionally charged story that will engage the reader of any age. Main character Andy Riley has been torn away from all that he has known by a series of tragedies that will tug on your heart.





Bartloff's writing style is fluid and sensitive and makes it possible for the reader to feel the emotions of the main and supporting characters. Any contentment that Andy finds is short-lived and readers will quickly find that they are riding the emotional rollercoaster along with him!





Torn From Normal is a well written novel that is difficult to put down after the first page. I applaud Bartloff for tackling such sensitive and emotional issues in a way that will engage the Young Adult. A definite 5 stars for Bartloff's Torn From Normal.

Torn From Normal by Martin Bartloff

Publisher:Snowflake International

Young Adult Fiction

278 pages

ISBN 978-0615310725

by Meg Walsh

author, Mama, Won't You Play With Me?

ISBN 978-1449014247

www.megwalshonline.com

Tell Me A Story 3 : Women of Wonder by Amy Friedman

Tell Me A Story 3

Women of Wonder


It was a wonderful change of pace for me to review this audio book. It is not often that I have a story read to me so I was just able to sit back and appreciate the words and music.


Tell Me A Story 3 is the 3rd installment in the mythical audio book series Tell Me A Story by Amy Friedman.


This six story collection starring heroines and goddesses is narrated by the very recognizeable voices of Paula Poundstone and Bryce Dallas Howard. Accompanied by music with an Old World and sometimes Celtic flair, the stories become alive with Friedman's imaginative and descriptive words.


Friedman has successfully redesigned folktales from diverse cultures including Turkey and Cambodia, into lively and mystical adventures that will captivate listeners at any age.


Tell Me a Story 3 was the 2009 Parents Choice Gold Medal Winner and now a Finalist in the 2010 Audie Awards. More information about Friedman's work and successes can be found at her website, http://www.mythsandtales.com/.


I have had the pleasure of listening to the entire three piece set of the Tell Me a Story collection, and I award 5 stars to the entire collection!

by: Meg Walsh
author, Mama, Won't You Play With Me?
ISBN 978-1449014247
www.megwalshonline.com

The Most Beautiful Color of All, by Kelly Fischer

The Most Beautiful Color of All, by Kelly Fischer

illustrated by: Michelle Duckworth

The Most Beautiful Color of All is an inspiring children's tale, that reminds us all of how different but special we are.

When the classroom is empty, alive comes a box of colored pencils. Each with their own attitude, a contest arises to determine which pencil is the most beautiful.

Written in simple terms, the author gets her message across that each "pencil" is unique and beautiful in their own way. The illustrations by Michelle Duckworth lend beautiful color and animation to the story.

The Most Beautiful Color of All was a 2009 Indie Book Finalist, and because of its special message has been chosen by St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis to be given to their graduating class. It is a special tale that shares the message that all children need to hear.

Cold Tree Press

ISBN: 978-1583852811

ages 4-8

36 pgs

by: Meg Walsh

author, Mama, Won't You Play With Me?

ISBN 978-1449014247

www.megwalshonline.com