"Read" nominee for CLEL award. For a reader with a good comprehension level. Great way to spin a "monster at night" story. The background information "Read" nominee for CLEL award. For a reader with a good comprehension level. Great way to spin a "monster at night" story. The background information about the Peruvian monsters was very interesting. Peruvian author and illustrators....more
Fantasy, mermaids, relationships, and personal discovery all wrapped up in a beautifully translated middle grade book. There is a lot of honesty in thFantasy, mermaids, relationships, and personal discovery all wrapped up in a beautifully translated middle grade book. There is a lot of honesty in this book about some hard topics that I don’t see a lot in middle grade fiction....more
2.5 stars. The characters are in 8th grade, but never read that way to me. And it felt force when a few mature moments popped up. They almost felt ina2.5 stars. The characters are in 8th grade, but never read that way to me. And it felt force when a few mature moments popped up. They almost felt inappropriate. I don’t know who I would recommend this book to. There are enough moments that put it beyond 3-4th grade readers. But anyone older than that will be bored. The story dragged on. It felt like there was a “lesson” that was going to be taught no matter how long it took. Not a fan of this one which is disappointing because theater-themed books are usually a big hit....more
very fun reading a book with a caregiver who encourages and engages with the child's dream and imagination.very fun reading a book with a caregiver who encourages and engages with the child's dream and imagination....more
I was expecting more…..It dragged through the middle. It would have benefited from some editing and maybe a few less campers. Also, the font is SO TINI was expecting more…..It dragged through the middle. It would have benefited from some editing and maybe a few less campers. Also, the font is SO TINY! Anyone with any kind of accessibility issue is going to struggle with this one. ...more
I wish the book concentrated solely on one topic. I know kids deal with many heavy things at once but this book, written mainly in verse, was too shorI wish the book concentrated solely on one topic. I know kids deal with many heavy things at once but this book, written mainly in verse, was too short to take on two heavy topics. Neither received the focus they deserved. It felt like one was resolved too quickly and not realistically and the other never resolved. And did I totally miss or misunderstand the historical event that seems to be the premise of half of the book? I was/am confused....more
There’s always an audience for middle grade cooking books. And this one has recipes! The YouTube videos were a unique way to highlight Eli’s grief andThere’s always an audience for middle grade cooking books. And this one has recipes! The YouTube videos were a unique way to highlight Eli’s grief and connection with his mom. There are now stories that include characters dying from Covid, but this is the first one I’ve read where the character was younger, so that was interesting....more
This has just the right amount of scare, unless you really hate spiders. It felt like a "spooky" Incredibles family and I loved it. This has just the right amount of scare, unless you really hate spiders. It felt like a "spooky" Incredibles family and I loved it. ...more
I don't know how to describe this book and I can't point to a specific reason about why I liked it so much, but it was outstanding. I can't think of aI don't know how to describe this book and I can't point to a specific reason about why I liked it so much, but it was outstanding. I can't think of a book similar to this one. I can't wait to read more by this debut author....more
This is the second middle grade book I read this year with a MC who has Crohn’s disease. So good to see! But this book would also appeal to readers whThis is the second middle grade book I read this year with a MC who has Crohn’s disease. So good to see! But this book would also appeal to readers who want to see theater rep, strong friendships, and negotiating family dynamics....more
This was the perfect kind of scary for elementary aged readers. I did notice a few details that weren't very clear and a little confusing, but I thinkThis was the perfect kind of scary for elementary aged readers. I did notice a few details that weren't very clear and a little confusing, but I think its great for the right reader....more
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