nikifloricaDec 21, 20192 minThe Night Hope Was BornIn sifting through ideas for today's snowy Saturday Spotlight, I couldn't seem to decide on one that befit the theme of the season. With...
nikifloricaDec 7, 20192 minOliver Twist, by Charles Dickens: ReviewOliver Twist is born with no name between the walls of a government-funded shelter for the poor, and in minutes, he is an orphan. Named...
nikifloricaNov 9, 20192 minForest Born, by Shannon Hale: ReviewRin used to feel at home with the trees—as if they understood her, the way no one else could. But something has changed in the way the...
nikifloricaNov 2, 20192 minRiver Secrets, by Shannon Hale: ReviewWhen Bayern sends an ambassador into the land of Tira, Razo feels under-qualified to be chosen as part of the escort. After all, he's...