Type: chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: Margot Benary-Isbert *Regarding the lying: the mother is honest about something the boys found (she reported it to the police) while her kids think she should have kept it. One girl calls her old-fashioned and says…
Have you ever read a book and wondered if it was properly translated into your language? Have you ever read an abridgment you weren’t satisfied with? Did you feel like something was missing? What do you think about publishers revising…
Type: chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: Joanne Williamson *It should be noted that “God” is capitalized each time the pharaoh is mentioned as such. The time setting for this book is a period with minimal recorded history (and, subsequently, less historical fiction),…
Type: chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Kate MessnerIllustrator: Kelley McMorris *The scientists want to collect emperor penguins’ eggs so they can finally find the “missing link between birds and their reptile ancestors from long ago.” Ranger, the golden retriever, befriends a boy…
Note: To avoid SPOILERS below, make sure you’ve already read Book 1 (see that review here). Type: chapter bookAges: 9-14Author: Andrew Peterson This book sure had my attention from the very beginning! The three Wingfeather children and the adults with…
Type: chapter bookAges: 10-14Author: Fred Gipson *In case anyone thought this was a spoiler, know that the very first page of the book says, “…later, when I had to kill him…” Hopefully, this softens the blow for your young readers…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-10Author: Emma Bland SmithIllustrator: Becca Stadtlander If you love Robert McCloskey’s books, you’ll find a special connection with this lovely book. It’s not required, but I’d recommend reading Make Way for Ducklings before this one. It expands…
Type: short chapter bookAges: 8-12Author: Scott Peters This would make a great read-aloud. The chapters are kept quite short and are well-written. It’s fast-paced but not frantically so. The children show courage and honesty. We are going to check out…
Type: picture bookAges: 4-8Author: Laura Malone ElliottIllustrator: Lynn Munsinger This was a delightful little story. Definitely check it out.
Type: picture bookAges: 3-8Author: Wendi SilvanoIllustrator: Lee Harper This actually wasn’t a favorite at our house, but it gave a few giggles! You’ll definitely want the illustrations as they support the storyline, so avoid an audiobook version. I’m always looking…
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