Hi y'all! I'm excited to be back today with a review of A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-32 by Joan W. Blos. This novel won the Newbery Medal in 1980. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this Newbery winner from 1980. Written as a journal of 14 year old …
Tag: middle grade fiction
[New Kid]: A Review
Hi y'all! Hope you are enjoying March! We've had several days of true spring weather and we are LOVING it! I can send the kids outside, we're all getting more sunshine, and looking forward to many outdoor adventures this year! Today I am here with a review. Suddenly, I find myself not so far behind …
[Kira-Kira]: A Review
Happy weekend, my friends! I hope this post finds you well. It's been a busy and thoughtful week for me. I found out this week that one of my most memorable professors passed away. Her class was incredibly difficult but also one of the most rewarding courses I ever took. I still think about the …
[Percy Jackson and the Olympians]: A Series Review
Hi y'all! Hope you enjoyed your Valentine's Day weekend! We had a great time celebrating those we love. It's snowing more around here again, and it feels so cozy. Of course, we're used to snow. Thinking of my dear friends and family in Texas! Today I am excited to share my series review of Percy …
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[Dragonwatch: Champion of the Titan Games]: A Review
Hi y'all! Winter is back in full force around here. I could do with a bit more snow though 🙂 Hope you are staying warm and finding joy this cold winter afternoon. Today I am so excited to finally share my review of Champion of the Titan Games by Brandon Mull--book 4 in the fantastic …
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[The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise]: A Review
Hi y'all! Can you believe January is flying by so fast? We are still hoping for more snow around here before it's spring. Today I am really excited to share a review of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart. I was first drawn to this novel because of the cover and the …
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[The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found]: A Review
Merry Christmas, my friends! I hope this season fills you with joy and peace. We all need a bit more of that in this crazy world. Today I am really excited to share my review of The Vanderbeekers Lost and Found by Karina Yan Glauser. This is the fourth book in the Vanderbeeker series which …
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[The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase]: A Review
Hi y'all! Wow, have I suddenly found myself buried alive by reviews to be written! Reading seems to be quite easy to do especially on my Kindle and Libby apps while nursing. But reviewing is harder to keep up with! I'm excited to share a review today of The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase …
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[The One and Only Bob]: A Review
Hi y'all! I've scheduled this post to publish today with a review. When I discovered that Katherine Applegate had written a sequel to The One and Only Ivan, I immediately bought it because I knew I needed to own this book. Ivan's story is one of my favorite Newbery winners that I've read--and is such …
[Sweep: The Story of a Girl and her Monster]: A Review
Hi y'all! Today I have scheduled the posting of my review of Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier. I looked forward to reading this book for several months after having it recommended by several people including Sarah Mackenzie of Read Aloud Revival. Finally, I got it from the library …
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