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FRIENDSHIP EXPERIMENT By: Erin Teagan
Imagine being so smart that you are allowed to help in a university lab, but of course everything has its trade offs. Madeline has a hard time making friends due to the fact she treats most things like a science experiment. Going into middle school is hard for most people but even harder for Madeline because she has a bleeding disorder called Von Willebrand disease, which causes her to have blood that does not clot well. This leads to long and unexpected bloody nose which complicate matters more. Also her one and only best friend is going to a fancy private school, Madeline is stuck at the normal public school. To make matters worse her famous scientist grandpa just died, plus at the estate sale her mom found a painting of a naked lady that she insists they keep. Things are not in great shape for Madeline.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys realistic fiction that is funny and full of mishaps. Readers who are in 4th -7th grade would probably like this book the most, but it would be a great read for everyone. Reviewed by Ella age 13 Harcourt Childrens Books $16.99
BOOMERANG EFFECT By: Gordon Jack
Things always seem to go wrong for Lawrence. After majorly disrupting a school assembly Lawrence is incredibly close to being kicked out of school. As an alternative, he gets placed in a buddy program that pairs a freshman with an older student. Lawrence gets paired with the newly immigrated Norwegian, Spencer. Spencer is super smart, but he is totally different than anyone Lawrence has ever known, Lawrence's quest to make Spencer fit in while he is working on this her manages to get involved in quite a few problems with quite a few people. This is a very fast moving funny books. Perfect for grades 8-12. Harper Teen $17.99 Reviewed by Ella age 13
Eva's review age 10
I really liked this book because it was kind of a mystery, very exciting, and had lots of adventure. The main character Lawrence was paired with Spencer in a freshman buddy program. Spencer was smart and funny and her was my favorite character. Spencer called plans that were supposed to be good and failed the boomerang effect.
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE By: Jacqueline Davies
Maggie is unlike all of her peers. The main difference is that she hacks. Hacks are harmless tricks and jokes that make people laugh, but all hacks must be safe and easy to dismantle. When a new girl, Lena, moves to the small town that Maggie lives in it is big news. Maggie quickly becomes friends with Lena and their hacking adventures begin. From making the gym floor explode safely to rigging the class presidential election Maggie and Lena are two very unique girls who are sure to have you laughing. This is a great book for any middle schooler who wants to have fun reading! Reviewed by Ella age 13. Katherine Tegen Books $16.99
Cookie Fiasco and We Are Growing
Two wonderful beginning reading books inspired by Mo Willems, Elephant and Piggie Books.
Authors, Dan Santat and Laurie Keller make beginning reading fun. Great illustrations will delight your children. I hope you add them to your library. $9.99 Hyperion Books
WISH By: Barbara O'Connor
Charlie has been wishing everyday since fourth grade. She wishes on everything, stars, numbers, birds among many. But Charlie's world turns upside down when she is sent to live with an her Aunt Bertha and Uncle Gus. She didn't even know them. Aunt Bertha was the opposite of her sister, she is kind and loving. Charlie learns what being a family is really about, and what a real friendship can be when she meets Howard her neighbor and school mate and a scrappy stray dog. Get the tissues and be prepared to smile. Ages 8-12 $16.99 Farrar Straus Giroux
MARK OF THE PLAGUE By: Kevin Sands
This is the sequel to Blackthorn Key and a fabulous one indeed. The black death has come to London and this is where Christopher lives as an apprentice for his apothecary Blackthorn. But when Blackthorn is murdered and strange things start happening at the apothecary, Christopher and his friend Tom have to find out the real truth. Will they be able to save the people of London in time? Couldn't put it down. $17.99 Aladdin Ages 10-14
LION ISLAND By: Margarita Engle
I must admit that I learn more about history reading historical fiction than I ever did in school. This is true when I read Engle's new novel. Cuban, Chinese, and African history all comes together from the years 1871-1878. Told in prose by the voices of the children whose parents are either slaves or writing to help the slaves find freedom. Cuba from another view. Ages 10 and up. $16.99 Antheneum
FRIENDSHIP EXPERIMENT By: Erin Teagan
