I love it when my friends write great stories, because then I get to brag about them. PIG IN THE CITY is so sweet. Charlotte, the pig, is absolutely aI love it when my friends write great stories, because then I get to brag about them. PIG IN THE CITY is so sweet. Charlotte, the pig, is absolutely adorable. She has so much spunk and charm. And the family—the family! Every character in this big cast has so much heart, and by the end, I felt like I knew each one of them. They are easy to root for, and this is the perfect feel-good holiday story....more
I am blown away. Seriously. I'm not surprised that this book is amazing, because Kat's first book was also wonderful. But this book is so good. I readI am blown away. Seriously. I'm not surprised that this book is amazing, because Kat's first book was also wonderful. But this book is so good. I read it this weekend, and cried on the plane (because, at that point, public emotional displays were kind of my thing). THE WAY TO BEA is about a girl named Bea, who is dealing with her first friendship break-up, and is learning how to redefine her identity. Kat Yeh's middle grade voice is so pitch-perfect, and this story is bittersweet, heartwarming perfection....more
Karuna Riazi's THE GAUNTLET is unapologetically fun. It's a middle eastern Jumanji (I was pretty much sold as soon as I heard this), with a diverse caKaruna Riazi's THE GAUNTLET is unapologetically fun. It's a middle eastern Jumanji (I was pretty much sold as soon as I heard this), with a diverse cast of characters (including a Muslim protagonist) and deliciously described desserts. THE GAUNTLET will appeal to the younger side of middle grade, but is a joy to read at any age....more
This is a special book. This is a strange book. This is a book that I can't get out of my head. It's like a mixture of Lord of the Flies, The Giver, aThis is a special book. This is a strange book. This is a book that I can't get out of my head. It's like a mixture of Lord of the Flies, The Giver, and the TV show Lost—but it adds new, lovable characters, and a though-provoking mystery. Like so many great children's books, ORPHAN ISLAND deals with letting go of childhood and moving on to the next stage of life, and it does so beautifully. This is a story that sticks with you....more
This is such a sweet middle grade. Khan addresses racism in a delicate and honest way, but Amina's race is never the end all be all of her character. This is such a sweet middle grade. Khan addresses racism in a delicate and honest way, but Amina's race is never the end all be all of her character. Amina is a truly lovable heroine, who also deals with class projects, new friendships, and finding her confidence....more
This is a book about guilt and grief, and compassion and forgiveness. Ali Standish writes with such strength and honesty that we experience all those This is a book about guilt and grief, and compassion and forgiveness. Ali Standish writes with such strength and honesty that we experience all those emotions along with the characters. The story feels so real, and I may or may not have cried (um, more than once). I'd recommend this to any middle grade reader....more
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