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Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Release date: 4/30/19 THE LIBRARY OF EVER By Zeno Alexander This story is a librarian and book lover’s dream! A young girl, Lenora, with aspirations of becoming a librarian, is employed in a magical library. She swears to answer any question, no matter the challenge and so begins a wild adventure involving space and time travel, shrinking and unshrinking, and assisting a variety of library patrons from robots to ants. Lenora is a well-crafted character full of spirit and warmth. The library patrons are unique, memorable and colorful. The intensity is well paced and the evil ‘Forces of Darkness’, who seek to destroy all libraries and sources of knowledge, are just the right amount of scary. This page-turning adventure full of facts, twists, and turns is perfect for reader’s eight years and up. Additionally, teachers will love the endless project inspiration stemming from the interesting facts Lenora accumulates during her adventures. This a must read and will certainly be flagged as a kid lit classic in years to come.
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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! Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
YOU DON'T KNOW EVERYTHING JILLY P By Alex Gino This new middle-grade title filled with heart, the latest from the awarding-winning author of George, is jam-packed with action, tension, and important social issues. It follows the story of Jilly, a book-loving hearing white girl (with hearing parents) in California whose baby sister is born Deaf. As well as journeying with Jilly and her parents as they navigate how best to support and raise the newest member of their family, the reader also sees Jilly dealing with race discrimination between members of her own extended family and also toward a friend she cares about. The complex social issues raised in this story including Deaf culture, racism, and police violence make it an important read for middle-schoolers as they mature and begin to learn about the world around them. Hopefully, the book will provide a platform for caregivers, teachers, and peers to delve deeper into these subjects and ensure open-dialogue and conversations (even if uncomfortable) continue. Gino's Author Notes at the end of the book are an important addition, providing more background and context for readers and educators. Your heart might feel heavy with worry after reading this book but you'll be glad you did. @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit Operation Rescue Dog by Maria Gianferrari (Illustrated by Luisa Uribe)
Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Operation Rescue Dog is a sweet story about a lonely young girl who journeys with her Abuela to meet and adopt a rescue dog. Told from both the point of view of the girl and the dog she rescues, it is a wonderful story of the transformative power of friendship and love. The language such as, “Can a dog feel like a hug?” is poetic and beautiful and the soft hues of the illustrations are a perfect compliment. The story is followed by an author’s note which discusses pet rescue and even includes a glossary of Spanish words used in the text. Beautiful language, illustrations, and a wonderful message make this a clear picture book winner but beware- you may end up welcoming a furry friend into your life at the end! @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit @thesmilelines @littlebeebooks Beatrice Zinker Upside Down Thinker: Incognito By Shelley Johannes
Publication date: 9/18/18 Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. This is the second book in the Beatrice Zinker series and it is an absolute delight. Readers will love journeying with Beatrice undercover as she tries to solve school life issues and mysteries. Throughout the book, Beatrice’s energy jumps off the page and each chapter ending brims with suspense— a combination which ensures the book is impossible to put down! The secondary characters are just as unique and fascinating as Beatrice: from Sam, a shy fellow student who reads about Morse code, through to the class teacher, Mrs. Tamarack, whom Beatrice creates a “most strict” award for. Johannes illustrations are as fun as her text, especially all the depictions of Beatrice’s upside-down poses. Chapter book readers in grade 2-5 will have a blast reading this. @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit @thesmilelines @disneybooks @shelleyjohannes Sarai and the Meaning of Awesome
by Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown On sale date 9/11/18 Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. This super-cute chapter book for grades 2-5 takes us on an adventure with Sarai as she tries to raise money to buy back the house her grandparents have lived in for over twenty years. The story is fast-paced with easy to read sentences. Sarai is a unique and energetic character brimming with positivity and her sisters and family are equally loud and likable. The inclusion of some Spanish words and details of Sarai's heritage are executed well. Plus, the story was inspired by true events from Sarai's life. This is sure to be a successful chapter book series. Get ready to feel inspired and awesome! @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit Fish In A Tree
By Lynda Mullaly Hunt Get ready to be transported back to sixth grade and the challenges of navigating class work, peers, and homework. Only, there’s a catch- undiagnosed dyslexia. Ally is a well crafted protagonist- her strength, determination, and kindness shine encouraging readers to invest in her journey from the get go. Her teacher, Mr. Daniels, is the teacher every child hopes for and the type of educator every teacher aspires to be. This is the perfect book for anyone who has ever felt lonely or out of place in a room full of peers and a great snapshot of dyslexia. Construction Site on Christmas Night By Sherri Duskey Rinker & Ag Ford.
(Publication date: Chronicle Books, 10/16/18) Thanks to the @kidlitexchange network for the review copy of this book. All opinions are my own. Rinker, author of the hugely popular Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series has created another bedtime masterpiece to add to the collection - a Christmas edition. Once again, perfect rhymes tell a tale about construction site vehicles. In this story, the vehicles have an important job to do and are rewarded with Christmas gifts! This is a delightful read-aloud with beautiful, detailed art in the same style as the original book. The perfect Christmas gift! @kidlitexchange #partner #bookstagram #kidlitexchange #kidlit @sherririnker @agfordart @chroniclebooks Alan Cole Is Not A Coward
By Eric Bell Get ready to be entertained, surprised, and inspired by Eric Bell's debut novel. The main character and narrator, Alan, is masterfully portrayed as an unpopular yet likable and relatable middle-schooler. Although plagued by self-doubt, coming-out fears, and family issues he rises above all challenges and finds the courage to stay true to himself, and the people and ideas he believes in. The secondary characters such as Alan's brother (Nathan) and Alan's friend (Zack) are equally memorable. And the depiction of middle school life is faultless. This book will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions, but it will be worth it for the hope and happiness you will feel in your heart at the conclusion. Suitable for middle-school readers and up. You Go First
By Erin Entrada Kelly This book is sure to become a classroom staple. The portrayal of middle school daily life is spot on and the characters are well crafted. The chapters alternate between 12-year-old Charlotte and her online Scrabble opponent 11-year-old Ben. Both are navigating social isolation at school and family difficulties. The emotions Charlotte experiences after her Dad has a heart attack and requires emergency surgery and the emotions Ben experiences after his parents announce their divorce are explored realistically and honestly. In addition to the fully fleshed out main characters and secondary characters, other points of interest throughout the story include the ongoing scrabble words played and the many random facts the main characters reflect on and share from the anatomy of a starfish to statistics about commuting to work. This is a quiet book full of heart that will appeal to a broad range of middle school readers. Enjoy! |
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