The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel by Sheela Chari Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups This is another one that I read for school. I didn’t look too much into it, but I did see that it was based off of a podcast of the same name. I wasn’t sure if I should read … More The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
This Appearing House by Ally Malinenko Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups I will start by pointing out that this book does have to do with a child with cancer. I know this could be hard for some people to read. Jac sees a house at the end of a street that she knows … More This Appearing House
Escape From Stalingrad by Andy Marino Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Historical fiction This is quite the shift from what I have been reading lately. I like historical fiction, but it can sometimes be a little harder to read because it could be true! When I read crazy thrillers about kids with powers, … More Escape From Stalingrad
A Pocket Full of Posies by Shawn Sarles Three out of Five Magical Coffee Cups You can tell from the cover that this book will be creepy! This is my type of book! Parker moves to a new town that has a very Stepford Wives feel. There are beautiful families and incredibly well-kept rose gardens … More A Pocket Full of Posies
Where She Fell by Kaitlin Ward Three out of Five Magical Coffee Cups I actually might bump this one up to 3.5 Magical Coffee Cups. Do you remember learning about the world’s dangers like quicksand and sinkholes? Then, as you got older, you realized that these aren’t as commonplace as you once thought. Well, this … More Where She Fell
Emotions Explained with Buff Dudes by Andrew Tsyaston Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups I found this one in an online program through my school. I assumed it was going to be a nonfiction book that explained emotions. I expected some simple psychology going over brain science or social-emotional learning to help students understand … More Emotions Explained with Buff Dudes
Scritch Scratch by Lindsay Currie Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Chicago ghosts! Claire’s dad runs a bus tour in Chicago. More specifically, a ghost tour in Chicago. His ghost stories are based around actual Chicago events (theatre fire, cemeteries, etc.) Claire doesn’t believe in all of the ghost stories, so she usually leaves … More Scritch Scratch
Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier Five out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Paris Peralta wakes up in her bathroom covered in blood with a straight razor in her hand… and her famous husband dead in the bathtub. She has more to worry about than getting arrested. With all the media attention … More Things We Do in the Dark
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