Hi y'all! Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful Christmas season! So grateful for this time of year to remember what matters most in life and celebrate with my little family. Today I am excited to share my review of The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt. This is an absolutely fantastic middle …
Tag: middle grade fiction
20 Great Books for 10-11 Year Olds
Hi y'all! Happy November! I can't believe we are already in the last part of the year. I was out today and heard Christmas music. I am here for it! Today I am excited to share a new book list: 20 great books for 10-11 year olds. I made this list for my mom for …
[Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes & Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard]: A Double Review
Hi y'all! Hope you are enjoying a beautiful fall wherever you are! Our leaves are changing, pumpkins are everywhere and the air is crisp. I am loving it! Today I am thrilled to be sharing my review of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes and its sequel--Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard by Jonathan Auxier. …
[Restart]: A Review
Hi y'all! I hope you are enjoying these first days of October. We are loving the cooler weather and fall traditions. I am excited to share my review of Restart by Gordon Korman. I really enjoyed this story and it's important message about starting over and overcoming bullying. Book Summary: "Chase's memory just went out …
[Starfish]: A Review
Hi y'all! Happy true summer! Wow it is suddenly really hot out and I have to admit that I am not a fan. Give me all the fall vibes -- cooler weather, changing leaves and pumpkin everything. We just got back from an truly magical vacation visiting my grandma. It was so wonderful to be …
[The One and Only Ruby]: An ARC Review
Hi y'all! Can you believe it's May already? I can't believe how fast time is flying at the end of the school year. What a great year we've had! But am I ready for summer? That's still up in the air. Today I am so excited to share my review of The One and Only …
[The Vanderbeekers on the Road]: A Review
Hi y'all! Hope your weather is a turning towards spring. We keep waking up to snow and I think we're all over it. Hoping our spring break is actually springy in April! Today I am here with a review of The Vanderbeekers on the Road by Karina Yan Glauser. I love this series so much! …
[Merci Suarez Can’t Dance & Merci Suarez Plays it Cool]: A Double Review
Hi y'all! Hope your 2023 is starting out well and you are feeling excited at the beginning of a new year. Today I am excited to share a double review of the 2nd and 3rd books in the Merci Suarez trilogy: Merci Suarez Can't Dance and Merci Suarez Plays it Cool. I absolutely love this …
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[From the Desk of Zoe Washington]: A Review
Hi y'all! Can you believe it's December? Time is flying yet and we are getting so excited for all the Christmasy things around our house. Today I am excited to share a review of a recent read of mine that was powerful and compelling while tackling a difficult topic for middle grade readers. From the …
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[Rules]: A Review
Hi y'all! Happy Winter! At least, it's sure starting to feel like winter around here. We've even had snow a few times! Hope you are warm and cozy amidst the chill. Today I am here to share my review of Rules by Cynthia Lord. I read this book a few months ago after hearing about …
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