Patina By Jason Reynolds 2017

September 10, 2018

Another great read from Jason Reynolds. This is the sequel to Ghost, where we are introduced to a track team of middle schoolers who all face adult sized problems but somehow keep it together and . . . read more »

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Ghost by Jason Reynolds 2016

September 10, 2018

I’ve been wanting to read this for a few years… it was worth the wait. It’s a great story about a 7th grader turning his life around when recruited for the track team by a . . . read more »

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Mad Wolf’s Daughter By Diane Magras 2018

September 10, 2018

It’s fun to read a book by a Maine author who grew up on MDI! There’s nonstop action, danger, adventure and a bit of historical fiction. The characters are compelling with girl power and colorful . . . read more »

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The Wild Robot Escapes By Peter Brown 2018

September 10, 2018

Well, if you liked The Wild Robot you will have to read this! It’s full of good heart and adventure wrapped in a sci fi world where robots work for humans and can basically do . . . read more »

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Champion The Comeback Tale of the American Chestnut Tree By Sally M. Walker 2018

September 10, 2018

I must confess that my interest in Chestnut trees is all because of Barbara Kingsolver’s adult novel Prodigal Summer; that I have loved for years. This non fic explains all about the chestnut blight that basically . . . read more »

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Coco Chanel Pearls, Perfume, and the Little Black Dress By Susan Goldman Rubin 2018

September 10, 2018

I was really interested in this iconic woman who I knew little about. I do remember when Chanel # 5 was the perfume to wear! I found the book to be a nice accessible mix . . . read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

Category: Book Reviews - Kids, Reviews Young Adult Books