WONDER WORLD KIDS BOOK TWO: THE CASE OF THE LOST LLAMAS
By Dori Marx (Illustrated by Priscila Orozco Gallo) Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. This super cute chapter book series introduces kids to new destinations around the globe. In this installment, the reader is transported to Machu Picchu in Peru to help the Cook Family solve the mystery of the disappearance of llamas from the area. With simple language and frequent illustrations, this book is ideal for reader's age six to ten-years-old, especially animal lovers. The eight-year-old Cook twins, Fynn and Celia, are memorable and unique characters, and their ten-year-old sister, Lily, is equally delightful. Back matter and a glossary are provided for readers who wish to delve into more detail about story elements such as challenging words, animals unique to the area, and local foods. Get your suitcase ready, the travel bug is about to hit! @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit #bookreview
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A Drop of Hope by Keith Calabrese
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. If you've been searching for a middle-grade read full of inspiration and the power of small kindnesses, this is it. Set in a struggling small town, the story follows multiple sixth graders and their interactions with an old well said to grant wishes. Each character is as unique and memorable as the next and the way their stories and experiences interweave is brilliantly crafted. This is a page-turning read told from multiple points of view. Suitable for grades three and up. Get ready for intrigue, tension, adventure, and your heart to fill with hope and happiness. @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit #bookreview @scholasticinc #keithcalabrese FOCUSED By Alyson Gerber
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. From the author of Braced, which sheds light on scoliosis, comes Focused - a middle-grade novel about ADHD. The main character, chess-obsessed Clea, has been struggling with school and her relationships with others. When she is diagnosed with ADHD, her life slowly begins to change as strategies are implemented to help her find ways to concentrate and manage her school work and daily tasks. Clea is a well-crafted character whose seventh-grade challenges (homework, friendship issues, bullies, and first crushes) are relatable and believable. The first-person narrative gives the reader unique insight into her thought processes as she struggles with her ADHD, and juggles academic and social pressures. Readers will become cheerleaders - wanting Clea to try, try, and try again to strive for her goals and dreams. This is an ideal read for ADHD sufferers and anyone interested in learning more about it. A helpful author's note follows to supplement the informative details included in the story. @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit #bookreview @scholasticinc @alysongerber @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit @kenneth.oppel @randomhousekids @[email protected]
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Publication date: 11/6/18 INKLING By Kenneth Oppel (Illustrations by Sydney Smith) A middle-grade novel about an inkblot might sound uninspiring but this novel is far from it! The blot, Inkling, is full of warmth and loyalty and arrives just at the right moment for a struggling single-parent family. Oppel’s wonderfully crafted cast from Inkling to the depressed comic artist father jump off the page and straight into your heart. Even the ‘bad guys’ are multi-dimensional and layered. Family dynamics and friendships are well portrayed and the cascade of events that follow the inkblot’s sketchbook escape are engaging and page turning. Moral and ethical questions are also raised during the course of the book, encouraging readers to think and ponder right from wrong and everything in between. Grab your favorite inky pen and sketchbook and enjoy! |
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