The Wild Robot by Peter Brown My school read this as part of a ‘One Book One School’ program. The kids were super excited to get their hands on this one. I was a little surprised because we are a middle school. I would have thought some would see this as too young a book, … More The Wild Robot
All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Book #3 in the Naturals) Okay, I’m on the third book in this series. If you haven’t read the first two books, I would suggest skipping this review. In the first few pages, we are with Cassie at her Nonna’s house for the holidays. She is talking about the … More All In
Killer Instinct by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Naturals Book #2) Follow-up book to The Naturals. Cassie, Dean, Michael, Lia, and Sloane are still at the house in training. There is a new serial killer on the loose, and they also have a new instructor. You’ll have to read the first book to understand why there … More Killer Instinct
Away by Megan E. Freeman Last year, I read a book called Alone. It was a verse book about a girl who ends up being left behind after her entire town is evacuated. I would recommend that book to kids who were fans of books like Hatchet. But the one thing that drove me nuts … More Away
Dungeon Club: Time To Party by Molly Knox Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma Second in the Dungeon Club graphic novel series. Olivia and Jess are still playing D&D along with Tyler. But Sam and Sammi have joined the group as well. All seem to be having fun, but each is dealing with some problem. Some are … More Dungeon Club: Time To Party
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes This is another book I needed to read for school. I do love mysteries, so I was looking forward to this one. Avery has been living with her sister after her mother died, and they do not have a lot of money. Her hope is to graduate high … More The Inheritance Games
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)
The Extradimensional Reappearance of Mars Patel (Mars Patel #3) by Sheela Chari 3 out of 4 Magical Coffee Cups They are heading back to Earth! Well, some of them are. Mars, JP, Toothpick, Aurora, and Oliver Pruitt hop on a shuttle and are on their way back. Staying behind are Julia, Orion, and Caddie! I … More The Extradimensional Reappearance of Mars Patel
The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel (Mars Patel #2) by Sheela Chari Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups The second installment of the Mars Patel series! Don’t read on if you haven’t read the first book! Mars is headed to Mars! I was a little worried initially, seeing as it starts soon after the … More The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel
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
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