During the Summer Los Tres Amigos read The Sixteen, the latest addition to author Ali B's Soul Jumper book series.
Click here to check out our review of this fab middle school read and keep reading to view my interview with author Ali B.
The Interview:
Was the middle school always your intended audience?
The Soul Jumpers series is a great bridge from chapter books to young adult. I’ve always loved middle grades fiction, and I knew Iris would make a great MGF character. Books for this age group have just enough mystery, angst, independence, and a little bit of spookiness to appeal to the tween audience. My series challenges young readers and makes them think without overwhelming them with mature themes.
Who is your favorite author?
I’m going to have to break that down by genre.
What are you reading?
I am currently reading The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally. To my primary class I am reading The Littles by John Peterson.
What can we expect next from Ali B.?
I am working on the third installment of the Soul Jumpers series. I’m also very interested in trying my hand at a picture book. Something humorous with clever illustrations.
What's next for Iris?
So much. Iris will travel, protect, conquer evil, and discover herself, her skills, and the power of being a soul jumper.
Be sure to check out Ali B's website: http://alibbooks.com/ for more info on the Soul Jumper series and find her books on Amazon.
Disclosure: Many thanks to the publisher for providing this book for review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
Click here to check out our review of this fab middle school read and keep reading to view my interview with author Ali B.
The Interview:
Was the middle school always your intended audience?
The Soul Jumpers series is a great bridge from chapter books to young adult. I’ve always loved middle grades fiction, and I knew Iris would make a great MGF character. Books for this age group have just enough mystery, angst, independence, and a little bit of spookiness to appeal to the tween audience. My series challenges young readers and makes them think without overwhelming them with mature themes.
Who is your favorite author?
I’m going to have to break that down by genre.
- Adult Fiction – Barbara Kingsolver
- Young Adult – Rainbow Rowell
- Middle Grades – Gary Schmidt
- Picture Book – Dr. Seuss
What are you reading?
I am currently reading The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally. To my primary class I am reading The Littles by John Peterson.
What can we expect next from Ali B.?
I am working on the third installment of the Soul Jumpers series. I’m also very interested in trying my hand at a picture book. Something humorous with clever illustrations.
What's next for Iris?
So much. Iris will travel, protect, conquer evil, and discover herself, her skills, and the power of being a soul jumper.
Be sure to check out Ali B's website: http://alibbooks.com/ for more info on the Soul Jumper series and find her books on Amazon.
Disclosure: Many thanks to the publisher for providing this book for review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
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