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
Mine by Delilah S. Dawson Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Spooky book! Lily and her family have moved from Colorado to Florida for her dad’s new job. There is hinting at the fact that Lily did something and that is why the family decided to move and give her a fresh start. Lily … More Mine
A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1) by Lisa Yee Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Another Caudill nominee. Already getting ready for next school year. I like to do quick little booktalks at the end of the year on the award nominees so that students have something to read over the summer. Olive is … More A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)
Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Graphic Novel Maya loves cooking. Her dad just told her that his girlfriend is about to move in with them, but as a treat, they are sending her to summer culinary camp! She is thrilled! They bring her to the spot where … More Summer Vamp
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