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LUCKY BROKEN GIRL By: Ruth Bahar
Ruthie moves to New York from Cuba with her family. She has to be in the "dumb class" because she doesn't speak English. But Ruthie makes friends with a Ramu who is from India. Together they work hard to make it into the smart classroom. But when their is an accident and she is injured her life gets turned upside down. Now she has to live in a full body cast and be schooled at home. With the help of her family and the support of her friends her life living in a full body cast is shared. Ruthie's life is truly filled with a great mixture of cultures and and faiths. A remarkable story you don't want to miss. Ages 10 and up. $16.99 Nancy Paulsen Books
GEORGIA RULES By: Nanci Turner Stevenson
Maggie's life is about to change, leaving Georgia behind to move to Vermont to her biological father's home after he has died. Her mother insists it is only for 365 days until they can sell the land and move somewhere else. But Maggie gets more than she ever imagined, she learns about her the father she doesn't remember. she finds the land is a part of her that she never new existed and treasures to be uncovered. There is a family that lives in this rural country that changes not only Maggie's life, but her Moms as well. A fabulous story of change, accepting people for who they are and finding home. get the tissues handy. Ages 8-12, $16.99, Harper
BOB AND JOSS GET LOST By: Peter McCleery
Well summer is upon us all here in Ohio and what a great picture book to read when there is nothing to do. Bob and Joss decide to take a boat trip by themselves. Bob isn't to sure about going along with Joss's idea. He is sure trouble will come. Will he be right? Check out their adventure. Ages 4-8 $17.99 HarperCollins
I AM NOT A CHAIR By: Ross Burach
Giraffe is having some major problems, everyone thinks he is a chair. Would you want a skunk sitting on you? Or be sat on by two hippos. And then there is a ferocious beast called Lion. I wouldn't want that and your children will roar with laughter when you read this story to them. How will poor giraffe get out of this predicament. You'll just have to read it to find out. Ages 4-8 Harper $17.99
UNLIKELY STORY OF A PIG IN CITY By: Jodi Kendall
When Tom brings home a piglet to the Shilling household his younger sister Josie decides she wants to keep it, even though they live in the city. Her siblings want nothing to do with Hamlet the pig, appropriately named at the dorm where Tom is living. So Josie uses her allowance to feed Hamlet and make a home under the stairs. But Hamlet is eating her out of all her savings and she wants to continue in gymnastics. Money is tight at their home and she doesn't want to cause more stress. Every event in this book is filled with the antics of Hamlet. You will laugh and root for the Hamlet, and feel all the anxiety that Josie is going through. Ages 8-12 Coming October 3, 2017 $16.99
RULERS OF THE PLAYGROUND By: Joseph Kuefler
When Jonah decides to become King Jonah of the playground all the kids follow along, except Lennox who decides she wants to be Queen Lennox and takes the swing sets as her part of the playground. But when you have no friends after you become so bossy you start to rethink your options. That is what Jonah and Lennox realize, giving up their crowns for playing nice. Ages 4-8 $17.99 Balzer and Bray
RAISIN THE LITTLEST COW By: Miriam Busch
What an endearing book. Raisin is having a new sibling and he is not happy about it. What is a brother to do, he wants so much to be the only calf and get all the attention. But as we know that is not how life works. But when the new calf shows up the only person that can comfort him is of course Raisin. a great book for any child, but especially for one that is having a new sibling show up.
$17.99 Ages 2-6 Balzer and Bray
JOPLIN, WISHING By: Diane Stanley
Joplin, Wishing is an amazing funny, and yet sincere story, all about a girl called Sofie trapped for about 300 years in a platter, bid to do everyone who owns hers wishes. She wishes to go back home, and though people have tried to set her free, the one who entrapped Sofie in the first place is the only one who can free her. When Joplin, an eleven year old girl who has no friends, finds the tray and wishes Sofie to be her friend, finds out about Sofie's entrapment, she and another new friend, Barret, are determined to free her. They must find her imprisoner to free her forever.
A great book, full of funny and sad pieces. Before I was halfway in, I was thinking that Joplin, Wishing would soon be part of my collection. (Note: I feel like it would be good to add in Joplin telling her mom she is sorry for lying to her about Sofie.) Ages 8-12 $16.99 Harper
Reviewed by Lydia
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Happy Reading everyone.
Marcia
ORPHAN TRAIN GIRL By: Christina Baker Kline
Molly is a foster child, she is actually been bumping around the system. But she ends up at Dina's and Ralph's home in foster care. Molly is just a great girl, but one day at the library she steals the book the Secret Garden. Molly ends up getting caught by the librarian and has to do twenty hours of community service. Her friend from school, Jack has his mother get her community service with an elderly lady, Vivian. She wants Molly to go through the boxes in her attic and clean it out. Vivian is in her nineties. But every time Molly comes she tells her about the things she finds. Molly has to do a project at school about portaging. She has to interview someone from a long time ago. So she sets off to interview Vivian. The novel weaves Vivian's life from long ago with Mollys.' Wonderful historical fiction and present day. Fabulous read. Great for a school class set. Ages 8-12 Harper Collins $17.99
FORGET ME NOT By: Ellie Terry
Oh my goodness gracious what a great way to learn about Calliope June. Calliope is just a wonderful girl who has something not all of us are familiar with, she has Tourette's syndrome. Calliope is told not to tell anyone what is wrong with her. How on earth is she supposed to keep something like this a secret. Told in prose this book is a quick read, but one you will want to share with your friends. I probably have already told you too much. But I hope you will read this book. Ages 8 on up, I loved it as an adult. $16.99 Feiwel and Friends
ONE HUNDRED SPAGHETTI STRINGS By: Jen Nails
Steffy and her sister lived with their Aunt Gina most of their lives. Their mom was in a car accident and had brain damage, and their dad ran away. One day their dad came back to take care of them. Their dad did not get along with them, and Steffy and her sister missed their aunt. Steffy really likes cooking. She tries to cook old recipes of her mom's to help her mom remember. She decides to be in a cooking contest and wins second place. In the back of the book are a lot of recipes she cooked for her mom. I would recommend this cook especially for kids who like to cook.
Reviewed by Ava, age 10.
Ages 8-12 Harper $16.99
A BOY CALLED BAT By: Elana K. Arnold
I have a wonderful endorsement for this book. My grandson Aidan age 10 said it is his new favorite book. I have tried for months to get him to read it, but he was too busy reading other things.
Aidan would not write the review for he said I already read it.
Bixby is nicknamed Bat, he loves animals and his mother is a veterinarian. When mom bring home a kit, Bat wants to keep him. Kit skunks are adorable, but will that really happen or will he be sent into the wild. Find out the great adventures. Your children will love this light funny summer read.
Ages 6-10 Walden Pond Press $16.99
CHESTER AND GUS By: Cammie McGovern
Told from the perspective of the Chester the dog, and I might say a highly intelligent one! Ever since Chester was born he was told he was going to be a service dog. He works really hard, but doesn't quite make the cut. But there is a family that would love to try a dog for their autistic, non-verbal son, Gus. They want Chester to go to school with Gus to help him cope with his day, except the teacher in the next room is against Chester. Will she be the reason that Chester will not be allowed at school anymore. Will Gus be able to manage. A powerful read that all children need to read.
Ages 8-12 Harper $16.99
PODKIN ONE-EAR By: Kieran Larwood
When the villainous Gorm come to Podkin's home he must protect his siblings and flee. His father has left him a magical sword that will help them on their journey. But defeating the Gorm who are covered in iron armor will be more than a challenge, since the sword can't penetrate iron. Will they be able to defeat the Gorm and come out unscathed? Only a quiet afternoon will let you find out. Just sit down and read. Clarion Books. Ages 10-12, but younger children could definitely read this story, as long a battles don't bother them. Coming out September 5, 2017 $16.99
WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE By: Caroline Carlson
The World's Greatest Detective is an amazing book. It begins by introducing us to Toby Montrose. He has had a difficult life. When his parents died he was passed around the family "like a sack of potatoes." Uncle Gabriel is the only family member left to care for Toby, and if Toby is not on his best behavior, he'll be sent to the orphanage (bom, bom, bom!). Already Toby fears being sent to the orphanage because of all of Uncle Gabriel's unpaid bills, so when he hears about a contest hosted by the world's greatest detective, Hugh Abernathy, with money as the prize, he's in. Unfortunately, just before the contest starts, Hugh Abernathy is found dead! All the detectives start to search for the culprit. Will Toby, and his new friend, Ivy, be able to find the culprit first?
It took me a few days to get into this book, but then it grabbed hold of me, and it was painful to put it down even for just a few minutes. I fell in love with he characters and enjoyed having my own list of suspects. The book was funny at times, and it got very intense. I would whoop for joy when they had a success, and groan when there was a fail.
I give this book 4 and 1/2 stars( I had to knock off a half star because of the searing in the book).
Reviewed by Lydia Snyder, age 10
LOST FROST GIRL By: Amy Wilson
Intriguing is the word to describe this modern day fairy tale. Owl, that is her name, is just an ordinary girl, or so she seems. Her mother after all named her Owl. But one day she starts seeing a thin layer of ice crystals on her hands. She is scared, and the one person she really needs to talk to is her best friend, Mallory. Mallory parents are just newly separated and she is having trouble herself. Mallory wants Owl to find out who her father is. Owl tries and her mother says his name is Jack Frost. What would you do if you father wasn't exactly human? I am giving way to much information about the story. You must read this for yourself. It won't be out till November 7, 2017. I can hardly wait to sell it to you. Katherine Tegen Books Ages 8-12 $16.99
SOMEDAY BIRDS By: Sally J. Pla
Charlie's father was a war-journalist in Afghanistan, and comes home injured. He has to go from California to Virginia for treatment. So when his sister decides they should go with her boyfriend to Virgina, Charlie is all in. The only problem being Charlie's obsession with washing his hands. He has a ritual that for every birthday he has to wash his hands that many times. Since he is 12 that is how many times Charlie washes. He also talked to his father before he left and they made a list of all the birds they would both one day find. Charlie is sure that if he finds all the birds on the list his father will be well.
The road trip doesn't go as planned and many harrowing adventures along the way. Thank goodness they find some unexpected help along the way. Couldn't put the book down. Ages 8-12 $16.99 HarperCollins
SILVER GATE By: Kristin Bailey
What a great way to introduce children to bullying. Set in a different time period when children and adults who were different, were hidden. Cursed by the fairies and all around them. This is Wynn's story and also her brother Elric. Wynn is called a changeling, you are never told what exactly is wrong with her, but she is slow to learn and has trouble keeping up. So when Wynn's mother dies Elric made a promise to keep her hidden and that is what he does. It means leaving the village he grew up in and finding a new home for Wynn.
The road they travel is really rough and you keep rooting for Wynn and Elric to find their way. Elric pretty hard on Wynn but with the help of an unexpected encounter with a small man Elric learns to appreciate his sister.
But a fairy song their mother sang to them keeps Wynn wanting to find them. Elric isn't so sure. Will this be their only hope. A great read all will love. Ages 8-12 $16.99 Katherine Tegen Books
A SEASON OF DARING GREATLY By: Ellen Emerson White
Jill Cafferty is a star pitcher. There is only one problem, she plays baseball. And she is really, really, really, good. Being a girl playing baseball is not quite such a big deal until she is in high school. Local news stations start to come to her games.Scouts from all over are keeping an eye on her. It's draft week. All Major League Baseball teams will pick their players for the next season. Jill will likely to be drafted, becoming the first women ever on an Major League Baseball team, so she is not surprised when she is. But here's the catch, she was drafted 3rd round, which is incredibly high. She could be making millions of dollars. The media goes crazy, she has many fans but also many protesters. There is tons of pressure on a girl who isn't even 18 yet. What will happen? Find out in A Season of Daring Greatly, a great book for almost all teenagers whether or not you are interested in baseball. Review by Ella age 13 Ages 12 and up $17.99 Greenwillow Coming out 2/14/2017
FINDING PERFECT By: Elly Swartz
Molly Nathans is what some would call a neat freak. She is obsessed with having every single thin perfect. Molly also has some weird habits, she is constantly counting by 4, carefully aligning her glass animal collection, and sharpening no. 2 pencils. When her mother leaves her family of 5 to work in Canada, things get even worse. But Molly has a plan. She is going to win the annual Poetry Slam competition, which will force her mom to come back for the final round. As the deadline looms closer and closer Molly starts to get worried. Every time things are not perfectly organized she feels that she has to reorganize it or else something "bad" will happen. She cannot stop counting, she has to wash her hands 4 times before she eats anything, almost everything she does has to be done 4 times. Molly is worried she is going crazy and people are starting to notice. This is an amazing book that i would recommend to anyone who enjoys realistic fiction. Almost anyone could read and enjoy this book but ages 9-14 will probably like it the best. Reviewed by Ella age 13, $16.99 Farrar Straus and Giroux
ETHAN I WAS BEFORE By: Ali Standish
You never know what life will bring, which unfortunately Ethan finds out. Ethan and his family are moving from Boston to a small town in Georgia to give him a fresh start. When he starts his new school he isn't sure he will ever be able to laugh again. But he soon meets Coralee a girl with a big heart. They become fast friend and don't talk about why they are in this town. Coralee has a wild imagination and Ethan is beginning to come around.
I loved the intrigue in this book as you aren't quite sure why he is leaving and what happened to his best friend. It is a real puzzle that will shock you.
Ages 8-12 $16.99 Harper
