Hill Saxton

Sep 9, 2024 | hbook.com | Hill Saxton |Martha V. Parravano |Julie Danielson |Julie Roach

This Rock Is Mine! by Kaye Umansky; illus. by Alice McKinleyPreschool    Peachtree    32 pp. 10/24    9781682637463    $18.99Two headstrong frogs battle it out for sole proprietorship of their favorite rock. A long-legged green frog fishes on its side of the rock, while on the other side a paler, squatter frog naps. When they become aware of each other, an argument ensues. They defend their ownership in back-and-forth rhymes. “This is MY rock! / See over there? / My orange towel, / my folding chair.

Aug 9, 2024 | hbook.com | Hill Saxton |Patrick Gall |Christina Dorr |Jessica Agudelo

Touch the Sky by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic; illus. by Chris ParkPreschool, Primary    Carolrhoda    32 pp. 5/24    9781728460451    $18.99Vern dreams of soaring through the air on the playground swings. If only he could learn to pump his legs! While well-versed in other swinging activities, such as the wind-up and spin-out and belly-down, none gives Vern that feeling of flying. Other kids make it look so easy, while Vern thrashes this way and that trying for takeoff.

Apr 17, 2024 | hbook.com | Hill Saxton |Anita L. Burkam |Jennifer M. Brabander |Jessica Agudelo

Just Shy of Ordinary by A. J. SassMiddle School    Little, Brown    384 pp. 1/24    9780316506175    $16.99e-book ed. 9780316506373    $9.99Thirteen-year-old Shai Stern is looking for their “new normal.” In addition to an edgy new haircut and a change of pronouns, the former homeschooler is planning to attend public school for the first time. Their plan takes a surprise detour when the principal suggests Shai skip a grade and start school as a ninth grader.

Jun 26, 2023 | hbook.com | Hill Saxton |Michelle Lee |Sarah Ellis |Jennifer M. Brabander

by Hill Saxton Jun 26, 2023 | Filed in Book Reviews Twelve-year-old Sparrow’s life revolves around keeping their mother happy; a difficult task given her struggles with mental health and addiction.... The Beautiful Something Else by Ash Van OtterlooMiddle School    Scholastic    288 pp. 5/23    9781338843224    $17.99Twelve-year-old Sparrow’s life revolves around keeping their mother happy; a difficult task given her struggles with mental health and addiction.