Book Reviews

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Review: Pippa Park-My Journal About Life

November 15, 2021 ♦

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This journal has ALL THE STARS! As a kid, I always loved journals, diaries, scrapbooks, and magazines. I loved keeping EVERYTHING from vacations in my scrapbook. I kept all of my notes from friends. I always did the quizzes in every teen magazine I could find. And I wrote down…

July 2021 Reads and Reviews

August 2, 2021 ♦

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What a month of reading! I read 30 books this month. Check out my stats below and my thoughts of each middle grade and picture book below. Please comment if you’ve read any of these books and what your reading month was like. Happy reading and thanks for visiting. What…

Picture Book Reviews

July 13, 2021 ♦

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Here are some short and sweet reviews of some recent picture book reads. Have you read any? Planes by Jan van der Veken My rating: 4 of 5 stars Thank you Prestel for sharing this book with the LitReviewCrew for an honest review.This is a great informational read for readers…

Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac

July 7, 2021 ♦

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Rez Dogs by Joseph Bruchac My rating: 5 of 5 stars Thank you NetGalley and Dial Books for sharing this eARC with me for a review. 3 things about this book:1-power and importance of storytelling 2-pandemic life3-verse novel I hope you read this book! View all my reviews

The Hidden Knife by Melissa Marr

July 7, 2021 ♦

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The Hidden Knife by Melissa Marr My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed this fantasy! It took a darker turn than I expected and it really propelled the story! 3 things I loved:1-the works-building and Netherwhere 2-gargoyles and creatures 3-mystery View all my reviews

When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie by Erin Soderberg Downing

July 7, 2021 ♦

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Peach Pie by Erin Soderberg Downing My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was such a great read to kick off my summer. It will leave you hungry for pie, road trips, and adventure. 3 things I loved:1-family2-adventure 3-problem-solving View all my reviews

Finding Junie Kim By Ellen Oh

July 7, 2021 ♦

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Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow! What a book! The focus on family and stories is such an important focus and I loved the power shown to the elders. I also loved the awfully accurate racism shown in this book-it was real and…

Adult Read These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

July 7, 2021 ♦

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These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong My rating: 5 of 5 stars 3 things I loved 1-the setting was beautiful, dark, complex2-multiple POVs3-complex characters Loved this YA book and look forward to the sequel. View all my reviews

Batpig: When Pigs Fly by Rob Harrell

July 7, 2021 ♦

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Batpig: When Pigs Fly by Rob Harrell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hilarious. Perfect for fans of Captain Underpants. 3 things: 1-hilarious 2-friendship 3-connection to Wink Thank you NetGalley and Dial Books for sharing a copy in exchange for an honest review. View all my reviews

Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a Wish by Vicky Fang

July 7, 2021 ♦

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Friendbots: Blink and Block Make a Wish by Vicky Fang My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a fun early reader COMIC book!!! Blink and Block are adorable and can’t wait for more books. 3 things:1-early reader comic series 2-friendship 3-STEM View all my reviews