Wild Dreamers by Margarita Engle Book in verse I am trying to read a lot of books in verse as I have a lot of book talks with my classes. I worry that I am running through a few of them too quickly. This book jumps from three points of view. Ana lives in a … More Wild Dreamers
Garvey’s Choice by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by Theodore Taylor III Graphic novel adaptation of a book in verse. It was cute, very short read. Garvey’s dad is always pushing for him to do some sports. His mom encourages his love of science, music, reading, and chess. Garvey hates the little things his dad says … More Garvey’s Choice: The Graphic Novel
Duel by Jessixa Bagley and illustrated by Aaron Bagley Graphic novel This was a cute one. It deals with two sisters and their mom. Their father recently died, and they are all struggling. The sisters are now attending the same middle school, and they are not happy about it. Gigi is in 8th grade, and … More Duel
Odder by Katherine Applegate Book in verse Apparently, this book is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. Odder had been born in the ocean, but something happened to her mother, so she was brought to the Aquarium. Here she learned how to … More Odder
Not if You Break up with Me First by G.F. Miller First thoughts, this is a funny book. I was a little worried it was going to be a super sappy book, but it’s got a lot of laughs. The awkwardness in this book sort of works. Eve and Andrew are starting 8th grade, and … More Not if You Break up with Me First
Curlfriends: New in Town by Sharee Miller Graphic Novel Charlie is getting ready to start middle school. She is used to these first days of fresh starts. Her dad is in the Air Force, so they are always moving. But this move is going to be their last. She needs to make a good impression. … More Curlfriends: New in Town
Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango A novel in verse. I know it will be packed full of emotion. This one especially! Iveliz is going through something. At first, not much is revealed. She talks about how much she loves her dad and how well they get along, but then she mentions how … More Iveliz Explains It All
Witch Hunt by Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy Nonfiction. This book takes place right after World War II and the start of the Cold War. I didn’t realize how much was going on during this time. I do love history, I guess I just never paid enough attention to the timelines. I thought many of … More Witch Hunt
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga This is the same author who wrote A Rover’s Story! I loved that book! Rami’s mom works at the museum, so he spends a lot of time there when he is not in school. One of the paintings goes missing, and soon after, Rami starts … More A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall
Read at Your Own Risk by Remy Lai This one is sort of a graphic novel. If you have ever read Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, it’s like that but spooky instead of funny. The book features numerous drawings throughout, but not enough to truly qualify as a graphic novel. This is the journal … More Read at Your Own Risk
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