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January 26, 2026 by Edith Campbell

review: The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class: Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat

In this illustrated work of fiction, Baptiste connects with her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to write about the experiences of Fia Hosein whose family just moved to Peppermint Falls.

October 12, 2025 by Edith Campbell

review: The House Next Door

The book serves as a gateway to the horror genre for young readers.

July 28, 2025 by Edith Campbell

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While Ewing’s writing style is accessible and engaging, I found myself taking breaks to reflect on bits of information while simultaneously wanting to pass the book along so that I could talk with someone about the bits of information I was digesting.

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