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ROWAN + GEMMA
Alternating viewpoints spoken by two special main characters make this a memorable read. The story is best for upper middle grade as Rowan and Gemma are just starting high school, but the family problems and innocent first crush will hit … Continue reading
DREAM BIG
Childhood cancer is a devastating reality for many families. Author Michael G. Velázquez is devoted to helping those families in a big way. DREAM BIG is the fictional story of Michael (age 16) and his younger brother Max (age 14). … Continue reading
TRIPLE FEATURE FRIDAY
Readers are always asking me if I have any gift ideas for a certain age group. Recently I’ve had several inquiries about 6 -10 year olds who don’t want any heavy novels, just something fun and engaging to have on … Continue reading
PROJECT WOOFF
A contemporary fantasy perfect for new readers of middle grade. The text layout is easy to read and appealing illustrations appear frequently. The story is also a plus with two appealing characters in Alex and Lily. It’s not a dog … Continue reading
DOUBLE FEATURE FRIDAY
Here are two very different books that will entertain and engage readers. First up is SOCCER TO THE MAX by Bibi Belford followed by the new graphic version of Kelly Yang’s popular novel, FRONT DESK. Sandburg has his summer all … Continue reading
The Adventures of He-Man and Porter #1
He-Man is not a new character but one that first appeared in 1981 as a Master’s of the Universe protagonist in He-Man and the Power Sword. In SKELETOR AT MY HOMEWORK, we meet Porter Avery a boy who lives in … Continue reading
THE SPARK EXPERIMENT
A graphic novel that encourages reader engagement through 18 actual experiments. They are scattered throughout the story of two kids who try and save their town. Here is the official word on this engaging title: Fifth grader David Patel and … Continue reading
CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC
I’ve had this one on my future read list for way too long. The wait was worth it as I was rewarded with an engaging fantasy set in a boarding academy for magic. The story centers around 12-year-old Chloe Vega. … Continue reading
THE ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF THE NIGHT
A page turning mystery that I couldn’t step away from for long. Twelve-year-old Faye Fitzgerald narrates the story set in 1932 on a distant Scottish Island. Her life has been happy living with her botonist father, but then she is … Continue reading
ROXIE IN COLOR
Twelve-year-old Roxie is at a new school for 7th grade. She is a gifted artist and lives with her blind parents, guide dog, Nash, and a younger brother. She wants to keep her parents’ blindness a secret. Revealing it at … Continue reading
