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Book review: Disaster strikes series Book One- Earthquake Shock by Marlane Kennedy

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age recommended: 8 and up This is a story about the fortitude a 10 year old boy shows in the face of adversity and how he comes to appreciate his family and friends more through it all. It should be a quick and exciting read for younger kids. This book was an Advanced Reading Copy, courtesy of NetGalley. I just got approved for an ARC of the next book (Tornado Alley) in this series also and can’t wait to read and review it! ————-——-—-— Joey, Fiona, and Kevin are good friends. Joey and … Continue reading Book review: Disaster strikes series Book One- Earthquake Shock by Marlane Kennedy

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Book Review: Gabriel Finley and The Raven’s Riddle by George Hagen; Illustrated by Scott Bakal

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 12 and up This book is well-written and has an amazing concept with raven and human body-switching. This book is an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley. It will be published on October 28, 2014. ——————————————————– Gabriel Finley lives with his aunt.   His mother died and his father disappeared a while ago. Gabriel finds out that long ago, people and ravens were best friends. They could talk to each other, and when they found the raven or the human who had the closest connection to themselves, they could switch bodies. Gabriel … Continue reading Book Review: Gabriel Finley and The Raven’s Riddle by George Hagen; Illustrated by Scott Bakal

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Book Review: The Hypnotists Book Two: Memory Maze by Gordon Korman

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 10 and up A fascinating book about hypnosis and the challenges related to it. This book is an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley, and will be published on July 29th, 2014. ————————————————— Jax has the power of hypnosis. His mentor is training him on how to use it but Jax still doesn’t have full control of his powers. Jax and his family are hiding from one of the worlds most powerful hypnotists- Dr. Mako Dr. Mako had previously succeeded in persuading Jax to join a special school for people with hypnotic powers but when … Continue reading Book Review: The Hypnotists Book Two: Memory Maze by Gordon Korman

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Book Review: Everyday Angels Book One- New Beginnings by Victoria Schwab

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 12 and up A book about a guardian angel who protects people and improves their lives. This book was an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley. ————————————————— Gabby is new to town. Her family has moved again because her older brother, Marco, is getting moved to another hospital. Marco has an illness with a very complicated name so Gabby just calls it the bad. Aria is a guardian angel. She is sent to earth to take care of a person until true happiness returns to their life. Aria meets Gabby in a hospital and … Continue reading Book Review: Everyday Angels Book One- New Beginnings by Victoria Schwab

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Countdown to The Blood Of Olympus- The House Of Hades by Rick Riordan

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 11 and up I love this book so much and I can’t wait for the Blood Of Olympus!! (two more days!!!!!!!) I have so many questions about the ending of this story and I NEED to have them answered in the Blood Of Olympus or I will go nuts…    (Leo and Calypso mainly)     🙂 —————————————— Percy and Annabeth are in Tartarus. Annabeth had fallen in while trying to save Athena Parthenos and Percy had jumped in to save her… Percy and Annabeth are going to go to the … Continue reading Countdown to The Blood Of Olympus- The House Of Hades by Rick Riordan

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June 2014 Recap

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I enjoyed all of the books I read in June, but my faves were: Loot, I Am The Weapon, The Giver, and Invisibility. Loot is an amazing thriller about the son and daughter of a notorious burglar, I Am The Weapon is about a young assassin, The Giver is about a dystopian community, and Invisibility is about two lovers, one of which has a curse that makes him invisible. You can click on any of the book covers below to check out my review or to purchase the book.                  Continue reading June 2014 Recap

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Book Review: Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Paranormal Romance / Paranormal Fiction Age Recommended: 13 and up An amazing story about the complexity of loving someone who is invisible to the world.   —————————————————— Stephen has been invisible for his entire life so when Elizabeth, his next door neighbor, can see him, he is astounded. Stephen meets her when he knocks over her stuff. Elizabeth yells at him for not helping her pick the things up and that is when Stephen realizes that she can see him. Elizabeth turns out to be a spellseeker who can see people who have … Continue reading Book Review: Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan

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Book review: Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

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Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Age recommended: 10 and up A very funny and witty book about the mischief that a young girl gets into with her brothers. Caddie grew up with her two brothers, Tom and Warren. Tom was older then her and Warren was younger. These three also had two little sisters Minnie and Hetty and one older sister, Clara. The oldest, Clara, was a perfect girl. She sewed, cooked and cleaned. Mother was always after Caddie to become more of a “woman” but Caddie never listened. Caddie thought that sewing, cooking and cleaning … Continue reading Book review: Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink

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Book Review: Revenge Of The Flower Girls by Jennifer Ziegler

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Realistic Fiction Age Recommended: 11 and up A hilarious book about the lengths that three sisters go to to stop their eldest sister’s wedding. ——————————————————- Dawn, Darby, and Delaney are triplets. Their older sister, Lily is getting married to someone they don’t like. Burton, Lily’s fiancee, is boring, unattractive, and doesn’t know how to keep Lily happy. The three of them plot to get rid of Burton because they think that Lily is rushing into this marriage. Their first few tries end up in everyone getting mad at them but these three never give up. One of … Continue reading Book Review: Revenge Of The Flower Girls by Jennifer Ziegler