Book Reviews – Kids – Page 5 – Southwest Harbor Public Library

Hello Universe By Erin Estrada Kelly 2017

September 10, 2018

Newbery Winner This was quick and delightful. Told in alternating voices of 4 middle school kids, it’s almost like a play; in fact I can easily imagine it on stage. The plot is crafted so . . . read more »

The Warden’s Daughter By Jerry Spinelli

September 10, 2018

I took a long time to read this one. It was compelling but the main character, a middle school girl is so out of control and annoying that it was unpleasant at times. Jerry Spinelli . . . read more »

Amina’s Voice By Hena Khan 2017

September 10, 2018

A sweet middle school story about a Muslim 6th grade girl who struggles when her Korean best friend starts to include another girl in their friendship. Amina is very musical but afraid to sing in . . . read more »

The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Saenz 2017

September 10, 2018

I am almost finished with this and I want to stop reading so that it won’t end but I can’t! I want these friends forever! I want this wonderful family! I love the way this . . . read more »

Punk Farm by By Jarrett J. Krosoczka 2005

September 10, 2018

I love this and want to act it out with kids… I want a hat that says “I’m the Boss” like Farmer Joe’s. I’d like to see what Andrew would do with it. Kids could . . . read more »

Music Everywhere! By Maya Ajmera 2014

September 10, 2018

Absolutely stunning photographs showing kids playing music all over the world. Great intro to instruments culture and the fun of making noise and music. Will definitely order this! 8-11-18 Picture book MUSIC Reviewed by Susan . . . read more »

Miss Susan immersing herself…in a book!

September 8, 2018

How Miss Susan immerses herself in a book!

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo 2018

May 30, 2018

This novel in verse demonstrates the power of poetry and the pain of adolescence. A strict catholic family from the Dominican Republic lives in Harlem with twin brother and sister. The parents are removed emotionally . . . read more »

When Friendship Followed Me Home by Paul Griffin 2016

September 15, 2017

This is a huge and beautiful story in a short 247 pages. I hope everyone will read it. An orphan who is bullied, a girl with cancer, a Mom who dies, a magician, a . . . read more »

The Brides of Rollrock Island by Margo Lanagan 2012

September 15, 2017

This is a beautifully told story that I struggled through. I’m not sure who I would recommend it to except an adult. An innocent young girl who has “seal” in her grows up on a . . . read more »