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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
