Book #77 Read in 2018
all American boys
This is a great read on racism and prejudice that young adults will enjoy and learn from. Rashad is in a store and a cop thinks he was trying to rob a female customer. The cop begins beating on Rashad, landing him in the hospital. But some of Rashad's classmates, who are white, witnessed the event. How will it all play out? This book is gritty and real and all the more powerful for it. I recommend it.
Book #76 Read in 2018
The Journey That Saved Curious George
This tells the true story of how the creators of Curious George had to escape from the Nazis and how they ended up living in America. It also shows the evolution of Curious George. A quick read, this would make a nice read out loud in elementary classes. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Book # 75 Read in 2018
Mega Bat
This is a cute, quick read, perfect for upper elementary students. Mega Bat is far away from home, shipped by fruit shippers. His new friend wants to help him get home but that is not as easy as one may think. Mega Bat is full of personality and readers will instantly love him. I borrowed this book from the library.
Book #74 Read in 2018
Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech
This is a sweet, cute read, geared towards middle school readers. Louie takes over the care of a poor, pitiful donkey that he names Winslow. He bottle feeds him, takes care of him, sleeps by him and hopes that Winslow will make it. This book shows the effect that a sweet animal can have on people...both young and old. I borrowed this book from the library.
Book #73 Read in 2018
A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
Picoult is one of my favorite authors and this book keeps her safely in that category. A shooter opens fire in an abortion clinic. This book goes backwards in time, hour by hour, leading up to the events. Readers will learn the background of the multiple characters and what brought them to that fateful shooting. There are twists and turns that will surprise readers. As usual, Picoult has done her research and is able to show multiple sides to a heavy issue. A must read. I received this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
Book #72 Read in 2018
The Broken Girls by Simone St. James
This is a creepy good read.....part ghost story, part mystery, part romance. Two parallel stories are occurring. The first is about four girls at a boarding school in the 1950s. The second is set about 30 years later, detailing a journalist's search for details about her older sister's murder. Add a ghost that spans both stories and this is a good, gothic read. I recommend it for high school and adult readers.
Book #71 Read in 2018
I'd Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel
This is a quick read that is a must read for book lovers. Bogel details her joy of reading, how much books mean to her and her family, the perks of living next door to a library and other topics. Readers will be able to relate to every chapter.
Book #70 Read in 2018
Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism
This is a textbook of sorts, one that I might use in my Young Adult Literature elective. The book chronicles the history of young adult literature, how its popularity has soared, types of books and how the audience can sometimes span into adulthood. I borrowed this book from the public library.
Book #69 Read in 2018
Belle Takes Flight by Kathy McCullough
This book continues the story of Belle and her Beast/Prince. In this book, Belle wants to bring books to her village but the printing press in a far city is taking too long. The Beast is kidnapped by his cousin and Belle, along with Lumiere and Cogsworth, go to rescue him in Belle's father's steam balloon. They find, along with the Prince, a whole bunch of books in the castle. It was the dead Queen's dream to open a school in the village and share those books with the school. Belle helps make that happen. As with most fairy tales, there is happy ending. Middle school readers would especially love this book. I borrowed this book from the public library.
August Reads:
1. The Hunger Games (YA) 4/5 #1
2. Alex and Me (4/5) Kindle
3. The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (children's) 4/5
4. Night Diary (YA) 4/5 library book
5. You Go First (YA) 5/5 library book
6. Every Note Played 5/5
7. We Don't Eat Our Classmates (children's) 5/5 library book
8. A Handful of Happiness (5/5) library book
9. The Library Book (4/5) library book
10. Odd One Out (4/5)
11. Cat Confessions (4/5)
12. Out of Wonder (3/5)
13. Harry Potter Should Have Died (4/5) library book
14. An Unwanted Guest (5/5) Kindle
68 books read in 2018
