Toronto Book Review

RICKY THE CHICKEE SINGS FOR THE KING BY DIANA ALVAREZ

In Ricky the Chickee Sings for the King, Diana Alvarez delivers a heartwarming and inspiring tale about bravery, kindness, and self-belief. Ricky is not just any ordinary rooster – he comes from a proud family of roosters who, for generations, have had one very important job: waking up the King

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TOOTH FAIRY CASTLES BY CAROL BATES HUTCHINSON

Have you ever wondered where your lost baby teeth go? Tooth Fairy Castles by Carol Bates Hutchinson answers this question with an enchanting tale that takes young readers on a magical journey beyond their wildest dreams. This delightful story introduces Tooth Fairy Town, a breathtaking kingdom built entirely from baby

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MISSION BABY TOOTH MYSTERIOUS QUEST BY CAROL BATES HUTCHINSON

Snowflakes dance in the air, fairy wings glimmer, and a special mission awaits! In Mission Baby Tooth: Mysterious Quest, Carol Bates Hutchinson takes young readers on a heartwarming and magical adventure filled with excitement, teamwork, and a lesson in doing the right thing. The fearless tooth fairies take flight on

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BELLA BROWN’S MESSIER THAN MESSY ROOM BY J.W. ZAREK

What happens when creativity clashes with clutter? Something Special is Coming! In Bella Brown’s Messier Than Messy Room, author J.W. Zarek crafts a delightful and relatable tale about an imaginative young girl, an overwhelming mess, and the transformative power of love and encouragement. Eight-year-old Bella Brown loves drawing butterflies, but

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MISUNDERSTOOD: HEALING JASON SUTTER BY JAY SHERFEY

The plot twists will keep you guessing until the very end. Jay Sherfey’s “Misunderstood: Healing Jason Sutter” is an emotionally gripping and thought-provoking novel that follows Jason Sutter, a boy misdiagnosed as psychotic and placed in an exploitative foster home after a traumatic event in New York, but what if

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THE WRONG SIDE OF ETERNITY BY MARY MENDENHALL

Mary Mendenhall’s The Wrong Side of Eternity is a gripping narrative exploring faith, resilience, and survival. Set against the backdrop of political unrest in Uganda and the contrasting cultural landscape of America, the book delves into identity, sacrifice, and redemption. The story follows Charity Ntambara, a young Ugandan schoolgirl facing

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News

Harlan Coben Talks Series on ‘CBS Mornings’

Harlan Coben recently made an appearance on CBS Mornings to delve into the Netflix adaptation of his gripping novel, “Fool Me Once”. Originally published in 2016 by Dutton, Coben’s book intricately weaves the tale of Maya, a widowed veteran, whose world is rocked when she stumbles upon nanny cam footage

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HBO Will Adapt George Santos Biography

George Santos, a former Republican U.S. representative from New York, might have faced expulsion from the U.S. House, but his story is far from over. It’s set to hit the silver screen in an adaptation of Mark Chiusano’s book, “The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend

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3 Adaptations Win Big at the Golden Globes

At the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards, literary adaptations stood out, claiming the spotlight with a slew of top honors. The ceremony, held at the Beverly Hills Hilton in California, celebrated the best in both film and television, showcasing the power of storytelling across various mediums. One of the evening’s

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Netflix Drops Trailer for ‘3 Body Problem’ Series

The highly anticipated trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem” has finally been unveiled, sending waves of excitement through fans of both science fiction and mystery genres. Debuting at the CES technology trade show in Las Vegas, the atmospheric teaser provides viewers with their first substantial glimpse into the

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‘Boy Swallows Universe’: A Criminal Coming-of-Age

Dalton’s debut novel, “Boy Swallows Universe” (2019), embarks on a captivating journey through the tumultuous life of Eli Bell, a sensitive and intelligent tween boy residing in 1980s Brisbane, Australia. Initially presenting itself as a nuanced character study within the confines of Eli’s eccentric family, the narrative quickly escalates into

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Carty-Williams Talks ‘Queenie’ With ‘Deadline’

Candice Carty-Williams, acclaimed author of the 2019 novel “Queenie,” is opening up about the hurdles she faced in bringing her beloved book to the screen. Set to be adapted by Hulu and Britain’s Channel 4, the small screen version of “Queenie” is eagerly anticipated, but Carty-Williams had to battle to

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