Simple. Relatable. Human. Robot? You, like me, have probably seen the many amazing reviews for the just released The Wild Robot movie, based on The Wild Robot book by Peter Brown. While I haven’t seen the movie, I just finished the book and if you are wondering what the story is about and whether theContinue reading “Exploring Themes in The Wild Robot”
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A Book Review: Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor
For a history-loving hero… Heroes: A novel of Pearl Harbor by Alan Gratz is the story of Frank and Stanley, two friends living in Hawaii at the outbreak of America’s involvement in World War Two. Gratz does a great job getting us into the action quickly—Frank and Stanley are visiting a battleship that fateful DecemberContinue reading “A Book Review: Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor”
Book Review: New Kid
An award-winning book on perspectives and prejudices… New Kid by Jerry Craft, winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award, is a graphic novel with perspective…lots of perspectives. Twelve-year-old Jordan Banks is enrolled in a new school. Not only is it not in his neighborhood, it’s a private school of mostly whiteContinue reading “Book Review: New Kid”
Book Review: Katie the Catsitter
We all know it’s hard to go somewhere new. But sometimes it’s harder to be left behind. In Colleen AF Venable’s Katie the Catsitter, Katie’s best friend leaves for a summer camp that Katie can’t afford. Determined to get a job and earn the money for camp, she starts watching a neighbor’s numerous cats—cats withContinue reading “Book Review: Katie the Catsitter”
Book Review: Babymouse Tales from the Locker: Miss Communication
Growing up from graphic novels. Have a graphic novel lover? Ever wish you could get your kid to read a book with more words than pictures? I understand the graphic novel appeal because I love graphic novels myself. They are quick, often have beautiful illustrations, and pack a different punch than what can be doneContinue reading “Book Review: Babymouse Tales from the Locker: Miss Communication”
Book Review: A Sweet, Starry-Eyed Slice of Summer
Try saying that five times fast! Sweet starry-eyed slice of summer, sweetstarry-slice of summer, stweet sorry-slice… Oh, nevermind. Let’s stwitch, I mean switch gears and talk about the Penderwicks! The four Penderwick sisters and their absent-minded Father arrive at Arundel, a grand estate, where they have rented out the adjoining cottage for their summer vacation.Continue reading “Book Review: A Sweet, Starry-Eyed Slice of Summer”
Book Review: Merci Suarez Changes Gears
Pure middle school girl drama. I wasn’t ready for it. Merci Suarez isn’t ready either. Things are changing for Mercedes Suarez, a sixth-grade scholarship student at the fancy Seaward Pines. She doesn’t have one teacher this year, but lots of them. Edna, the most popular girl in their grade, has lost interest in things likeContinue reading “Book Review: Merci Suarez Changes Gears”
Book Review: A Duet for Home
Finding home in an unexpected place…Finding a heart for the homeless… Karina Yan Glaser, known for her Vanderbeeker series, tackles the subject of homelessness in her latest book A Duet for Home. June has lost her dad and her home. She can’t understand why her mom has given up, what the Huey House is, orContinue reading “Book Review: A Duet for Home”
Christmas Book Review
A Fun Christmas Read Is it too late to share a Christmas book review? I had this review written before Christmas, but didn’t get it posted until now. Whoops! Let’s just call it getting a head start…a really big head start…on next year. “’You can save her,’ Amelia said, feeling the hope rise up insideContinue reading “Christmas Book Review”