Reviews Juvenile Books

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 »

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 »

Skink No Surrender by Carl Hiaasen 2014

September 15, 2017
A great story and fun read aloud with plenty of action, humor and bizarre touches a la Carl Hiaasen.  I can recommend this from about 5th grade to adult. It’s a fast paced search through . . . read more »

Teddy & Co. By Cynthia Voigt 2016

September 15, 2017
I  don’t pretend to understand this little book but it is sweet, whimsical and philosophical. It’s tone reminds me of Winnie the Pooh; although modern, it is no less charming. I can recommend it as . . . read more »

Across the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk

September 15, 2017
This is an absolutely gorgeous historical fiction about an adopted child trying to find her roots. The roots turn out to be on Penikese Island ; one of the Elizabeth Islands off Cape Cod that . . . read more »

The Christmas Doll by Elvira Woodruff 2000

September 15, 2017
I can enjoy a sweet story with a happy ending but this one would have been too much for even me if it weren’t for the Dickensian elements. The writing is sentimental and predictable with . . . read more »

Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton 2015

July 24, 2017
I am overwhelmed by the beauty of this book. I love the prose, the characters, the setting and the questions posed. In 1969 a seventh grade girl who is half Japanese and half black moves . . . read more »

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