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Andy Tolson

Andy Tolson has been a boy magician, propmaker, filmmaker and writer. At the National Post and Maclean's Magazine, he was a photojournalist and editor. His first novel, Noisemaker, was published in 2022 by Moose House Publications. His debut middle-grade novel, How To Kidnap A Mermaid, will be published by Nimbus Publishing, fall 2024. He lives in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Andy will be focusing on reviewing middle-grade novels for TMR.

Luna and the Heart of the Forest by Adam Karlin

May 12, 2024May 11, 2024 by Andy Tolson

Luna and the Heart of the Forest is a beautifully written and evocative modern fairy tale set in the wilds and water of Newfoundland. 

Categories Atlantic Canada, Children, Middle Grade, Newfoundland & Labrador, Young Adult Tags adventure, fiction, middle grade, Newfoundland, Travel
A girl with her back turned to viewers looks out over a balcony to see a large mountain and a large white bird fly towards her. The title appears just below the bird. The girl holds a sword and her hairs and skirt blow in the wind.

Rebel Skies by Ann Sei Lin

March 21, 2024March 9, 2024 by Andy Tolson

A spirited and unique YA adventure …

Categories Action and Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Middle Grade, Young Adult Tags action and adventure, fantasy, fiction, middle grade, Young Adult

The Misfits #1: A Royal Conundrum by Lisa Yee

January 27, 2024 by Andy Tolson

When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who’re you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that’s who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat!

Categories Children Tags Children's Mysteries, childrens books

Champions of the Fox by Kevin Sands

December 10, 2024November 27, 2023 by Andy Tolson

In this conclusion to the thrilling Thieves of Shadow series, bestselling author Kevin Sands delivers a jaw-dropping heist that sees five young thieves masterminding a prison break from the empire’s most impenetrable island fortress.

Categories Young Adult Tags fantasy, fiction, middle grade, YA

The Quest of Danger (Volume 4) by Stuart Gibbs

November 12, 2023 by Andy Tolson

Set sail to Atlantis with Tim and his friends in the laugh-out-loud funny, highly illustrated fourth book of the New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Tim series from Spy School author Stuart Gibbs.

Categories Middle Grade, Middle Grader, Young Adult Tags fiction, middle grade, Stuart Gibbs

Vivian Van Tassel and the Secret of Midnight Lake by Michael Witwer

September 25, 2023 by Andy Tolson

A debut epic middle grade fantasy from the New York Times bestselling Dungeons & Dragons expert Michael Witwer.

Categories Middle Grade, Middle Grader, Young Adult Tags middle grade, YA

Monster vs. Boy by Karen Krossing

September 19, 2023September 18, 2023 by Andy Tolson

A moving middle-grade novel about unlikely friendships and facing our fears—or monsters!

Categories Middle Grade, Middle Grader, Young Adult Tags fiction, middle grade, YA

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