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Ninth Night of Hanukkah by Erica S Perl and Illustrated by Shahar Kober

November 30, 2020 ♦

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Thank you Media Masters Publicity for sharing an eARC of this picture book with me. What I Loved The illustrations were so eye-catching. I loved the color schemes! It was very warm and inviting. The repetition: “it was nice…but it didn’t feel quite like Hanaukka.”The lesson of the holidays explained…

Student Reviews: Just Under the Clouds by Melissa Sarno

November 23, 2020 ♦

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First Glance: Mary: The Adventures of Mary Shelley’s Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Granddaughter by Brea Grant

November 11, 2020 ♦

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Thank you Media Masters Publicity for sharing this graphic novel with me and the Lit Review Crew in exchange for an honest review. I picked up this book this weekend and was immediately drawn into the dark theme and the mystery of this Mary having some kind of special ability,…

First Glance: ResQ Series

November 10, 2020 ♦

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I love the sketches throughout the books, the adventure that starts right away, and the focus on conservation. I can already tell that these books are perfect for the young readers who loved Magic Treehouse because these books also feature two young children who travel and help others, but they…

First Glance: Sing Like No One’s Listening

November 10, 2020 ♦

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The cover is BEAUTIFUL and caught my eye immediately. The music notes, flowers, and colors.I read the first chapter and already found myself unable to stop. This is a story of Nettie who has not been able to do the thing she loves and is good at, sing, since her…

Recent Reads November 9, 2020

November 10, 2020 ♦

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Another month and more reads! Here are the books I have finished and the books in my option pile! Books I Finished 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 This graphic novel series is a powerful one showing that everyone is valuable. I love the inclusivity, the diversity, and the teamwork. The nonstop action and aliens…

Recent Reads and October Wrap Up

November 2, 2020 ♦

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It’s the end of the month, so I wanted to share the books I read and the books I look forward to reading. Keep reading for some of the top books of October. Top October Reads This book broke my heart and had me both rooting for Sam and wanting…

Legit Kid Lit Episode 3: Angela Shanté

October 29, 2020 ♦

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Legit KidLit’s 3rd episode featuring picture book author Angela Shanté. Get ready to watch for the song she would play when she enters her room, her starter pack, her doggie Blue, and more! You can order books here: Angela Shanté.com. Don’t forget to like and hit that subscribe button!

Review: Muhammad Ali by Kwame Alexander and James Patterson

September 24, 2020 ♦

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Thank you to Edelweiss for an eARC and for Libby.fm for sharing an audiobook. I am a HUGE Kwame fan and will read ANYTHING he writes, so it was no question that I would fight to get this book as soon as I could. Even better, the audiobook was narrated…

Review: Real Pigeons Fight Crime by Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood

September 24, 2020 ♦

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Thank you Andrew McDonald and Random House for sharing this book with the Lit Review Crew in exchange for an honest review. Fans of Aaron Blabey’s Bad Guys will love Real Pigeons Fight Crime. I loved the pigeons…they had me rolling…and I loved the short mysteries they had to solve.…