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Book Review: The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

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Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: 13 and up Genre: Supernatural Fiction This was an okay book; I felt that the part of the book describing the grandfather’s teenage years was really drawn out. The author could have focused more on developing other aspects of the book – for example, how did the grandfather make himself younger? This book was an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley. ————————————————— Ellie’s not used to change. Middle school is quite stressful and she has almost no friends. Just when Ellie thinks that things couldn’t get worse, a pimply boy turns up on their … Continue reading Book Review: The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm

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Book Review: Every Breath by Ellie Marney

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Thriller Age Recommended: 13 and up This book was very fast-paced and I loved it. This book is also an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley ———————————————————- James Mycroft and Rachel Watts are best friends. Rachel has moved to the city from her farm and hates it. James has no parents and is neglected. In a way, they both have their share of problems. When a homeless guy who they both knew is found dead, Rachel and James swear to find out who killed him. Rachel and James both start investigating but as they are just … Continue reading Book Review: Every Breath by Ellie Marney

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Book Review: Impact by Steven Whibley

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 12 and up Sorry for the lack of book reviews the past two weeks. I just got back from vacation and needless to say, I read a bunch of books while on vacation. Do keep an eye out for a steady stream of reviews in the coming days! Impact is very well-written. The characters are all extraordinary in their own way. I think my favorite character was Colin because he had a very optimistic outlook regardless of the situation. This book was an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley. I learned that this book is … Continue reading Book Review: Impact by Steven Whibley

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Book Review: Golden Girl by Sarah Zettel (book two of the Dust Girl trilogy)

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 12 and up In my experience, sequels to books aren’t nearly as good as the first book, but this one was even better! I can’t wait to read the last book in the trilogy: Bad Luck Girl! —————————————————- Callie Le Roux is running. Again. She recently found out that she is a princess and that a prophecy was joined to her name. Everyone seemed to know who and what she was. Callie had formed an alliance with a boy named Jack and the two had grown very close. Callie believes that her  parents … Continue reading Book Review: Golden Girl by Sarah Zettel (book two of the Dust Girl trilogy)

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Book Review: Dust Girl by Sarah Zettel ( book one of the Dust Girl trilogy )

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 12 and up Dust Girl was a great book and I look forward to reviewing the next book in the series: Golden Girl! This book was a birthday gift, courtesy of my parents     🙂 ———————————————————–   Callie Le Roux lives in the dust city. She finds out she’s half fairy just as a huge dust storm comes to town and sweeps her mother away. Callie faints and later finds out that her fairy family is trying to find her. There’s only one problem: Callie doesn’t know who to … Continue reading Book Review: Dust Girl by Sarah Zettel ( book one of the Dust Girl trilogy )

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Book Review: If You’re Reading This by Trent Reedy

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Genre: Realistic fiction Age Recommended: 13 and up This book is an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley and will be published by Scholastic on August 26th. —————————————————- Mike’s father is dead. He died in the war against Afghanistan hoping that his sacrifices and those of many others would end it. Eight years later, Mike is 16 years old, and the war is still going on. Mike is not sure that his father ever loved him, when one day, he receives a letter from his dead father. Mike’s father had written this letter before he died and now some anonymous … Continue reading Book Review: If You’re Reading This by Trent Reedy

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Book Review: The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson

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Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Age Recommended: 12 and up Genre: Realistic Fiction This book was an ARC courtesy of NetGalley. ————————————————– He is the most famous of them all… He is… Jackson Greene! Jackson is a crook. Well, not really a crook. More like a very talented individual who has no idea what to use his talent for. Jackson is good at thievery and he is known school wide for his tricks. Jackson had gotten into trouble a lot and one time it cost him his best friend: Gabby. Jackson has had a crush on Gabby for as long as … Continue reading Book Review: The Great Greene Heist by Varian Johnson

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Book Review: Eye Spy by Tessa Buckley

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Realistic Fiction Age Recommended: 12 and up A funny book about twins who open a detective agency to earn money. This book was an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley. ——————————————— Donna and Alex are twins. They live with their father and their grandmother, Nan. Their father is an inventor but he has never sold any of his work products. The family is quite poor because of this. When Donna and Alex get into trouble for playing cards during their break time at school, their pocket money is taken away. To earn some money for the family, … Continue reading Book Review: Eye Spy by Tessa Buckley

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Book Review: Disaster Strikes Book Two- Tornado Alley by Marlene Kennedy

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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Genre: Fiction Age Recommended: 8 and up A good sequel to Earthquake Shock. I can’t wait to read and review the next two books: Volcano Blast and Blizzard Night! The book is about a boy who appreciates his family more after he is separated from them. This book is an ARC, courtesy of NetGalley. Did you know: Tornado Alley is the name given to a strip of land that runs from Texas to North Dakota. This is where the most tornadoes occur in the U.S. —————————————————- Wyatt’s cousin, Alison, has come to live with him and … Continue reading Book Review: Disaster Strikes Book Two- Tornado Alley by Marlene Kennedy