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Let’s Discuss: When Reading Tastes Change
Is it a reading slump, or is a pattern emerging with books that you thought were your vibe but now seem like a chore to get through? I’ve found this recently when reading books, specifically those aimed at different age groups. Middle grade used to be my thing, and I prided myself in still being…
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Best Anti-Racism Books for Elementary/Middle Schoolers!
Growing up home-schooled, there weren’t many books that I was given as required reading, but for as long as I can remember I’ve sought out books that gave me better insight and perspective into the experience of people different than me. Looking back at my years roughly aged 8-12, these books were foundational to shaping…
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Review: Ink Girls by Marieke Nijkamp
Summary: “From New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and illustrator Sylvia Bi, this debut middle grade graphic novel celebrates the power that everyone—even those often overlooked—has to create change. In a vibrant city, two girls from very different walks of life join forces to fight censorship and protect the people they love.” My Thoughts:…
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Review: Shipwreck Island by Struan Murray
Summary (from Goodreads): “Orphans Ellie and Seth have crossed an endless ocean in search of freedom and peace. Arriving on the shores of a colourful tropical island ruled by a mysterious queen, it seems they might just have found the perfect new home. But there is trouble brewing in paradise and soon Ellie and Seth…
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Review: Nancy Parker’s Diary of Detection by Julia Lee
~Summary~ Fourteen year-old Nancy Parker has just taken her first job as a housemaid to the elegant and elusive Mrs. Bryce. Nancy would much rather be out solving mysteries but for now she’ll have to settle for what she’s got. However as it soon turns out, that there are plenty of suspicious happenings taking place…
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Review: The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
~Summary~ Habia una vez there was a girl named Petra Peña whose dream was to become a storyteller, just like her abuela. But her dreams are shattered when Earth is struck by a comet and only a select few, Petra’s family included, are chosen to journey on to a new planet. But this means leaving…
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Review: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
~Summary~ Meggie has never heard her father read aloud from a book before. Little does she know, this stems from an incident which occurred when she was younger. You see, Meggie’s father has an unusual skill, when he reads out loud, sometimes the characters come to life. And this is exactly what happened that night…
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