TBR Thursday: Really Truly by Heather Vogel Frederick

Hi All! It's Becky. I am a big fan of Heather Vogel Frederick's Pumpkin Falls series, and I was thrilled when I found out there was a new book in the series. I finally got a chance to read it, and I have to admit I was a little surprised. Title: Really TrulyAuthor: Heather Vogel …

Middle Grade Book Review: We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly

Howdy everyone, it's Sarah! I love Kelly's books, they are always such fun realistic middle grade novels. While she does mix in historical fiction, the stories feel so real and relevant they transcend time. When I found this ARC from the publisher, I could wait to read it. Title: We Dream of Space Author: Erin …

TBR Thursdays: Spark by Sarah Beth Durst

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Okay, so when you have free time do you just order any and every book that slightly crosses your mind and also order boat loads of eARC on Edelweiss...no, just me? I really need to stop doing that, especially because I can see myself starting to do that again. This novel …

Middle Grade Book Review: Rump by Liesl Shurtliff

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! The kids at my library are obsessed with this book series. It got to the point where I could find them with my eyes closed and was recommending it without having read it (if you know me, you know that this is totally not how I roll). It wasn't until I …

War Is Over by David Almond

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  A co-worker recommended that I read this new (in the United States) David Almond book.  It was definitly not what I would expect for a children's book.   Title: War Is OverAuthor: David Almond Summary: John's life is shaped by the war.  His father is with the Army in France, …

TBR Thursday: When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

Hi Everyone! It's Becky, again. I have been hearing about When Stars Are Scattered for months and I finally got a chance to read it! This graphic novel is getting a lot of Newbery buzz and it is definitely worth reading. Title: When Stars are ScatteredAuthor: Victoria Jamieson and Omar MohamedSummary: Brothers, Omar and Hassan, …

Middle Grade Book Review: Chirp by Kate Messner

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I really like books by Kate Messner, so when I found this ARC from the publisher at my collection manager's office, I couldn't wait to read it. This author has solid books that weave in difficult issues surrounding young characters. As with her other books, this one incorporated some difficult issues, …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Award

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! Here is this month's selection for Mock Newbery 2020. It is a book that I feel should be considered for the Newbery Award.  In case you’re not familiar with the award it is an award given out annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution for children’s literature.  …

Middle Grade Book Review: Right as Rain by Lindsey Stoddard

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Title: Right as Rain Author: Lindsey Stoddard Book Summary: After Rain's brother dies, her parents seem to be fighting more. Rain is especially worried about them finding out her secret, she is the reason why her …

TBR Thursday: Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee

Hello everyone, it's Sarah! This is a new author publishing out of Rick Riordan's brand and it is completely on brand. I love how this brand is creating great, diverse, readalikes for the Percy Jackson books. Title: Dragon Pearl Author: Yoon Ha Lee Book Summary: Min lives in a dusty planet that needs help to …