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Jamie is a kid who has a disability. His wheelchair may help him get around but he can’t get away from bullies. He has best friends, Joey Gaynor and Jimmy Pierce, along with new friend, Gilda Gold. He wishes his Uncle Frankie could’ve adopted him but no, the judge decided that his mother’s sister wouldContinue reading “Book Review: I Funny by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein”

Shannon has never been worried about making friends. Her mom has always been there for her and her best friend. When Shannon starts kindergarten, she knows she has to make some friends to get through the school year. She meets Adrienne, a girl who quickly becomes her best friend and everything is good. Who would’veContinue reading “Book Review: Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham”

I know we are all stuck at home. I’m trying to make the best of it by sharing more book recommendations for you. Hope you’re making the best of your stay at home. Jacky Ha-Ha by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein: If you need some humor (mixed with drama), you can find it here. ThisContinue reading “Books for The Long Stay (#StayHome)”

Molly and Kip are two orphans looking to find a job anywhere. Finding a job as servants, they set off to the house even though people say an ancient curse lays there. They meet Penelope (Penny), a young girl who has a huge imagination, Alistair, a plump bully that loves sweets, Constance, the stern motherContinue reading “Book Review: The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier”

Beniamino is a young kid living in Napoli. Everyday he sees poor people,dead people,stealthy people, mean people, and most of all rich people. But that’s not what his family’s like. They’re struggling to survive. So how do you get redemption? Travel to America. At the crack of dawn Beniamino is woken up to be dressedContinue reading “Book Review: The King of Mulberry Street by Donna Napoli”

Donavan Curtis has just been accepted to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction. That’s great, except that he is not smart. Frankly, he gets terrible grades. He’s a pretty darn good prankster though. How does a huge mistake he made lead to a special school? Everyone at the academy thinks he could have potential at somethingContinue reading “Book Review: Ungifted by Gordon Korman”

Christopher Rowe is an apothecary’s apprentice in the year 1665 where plague outbreaks are vital to an apothecary’s success. He has a best friend, Tom, who has stuck with him ever since they met. When his birthday comes and he solves a clue, he finds a shilling, ten whole pennies! He goes with Tom toContinue reading “Book Review: The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands”

Elizabeth has a important project that requires help from the New York Circulating Material Repository. The repository has collections of obscure stuff, stuff from history, common items, and so much more. She meets a friendly staff member her age, who tells her all about the repository. Elizabeth wants to get a job there sorting materials.Continue reading “Book Review: The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman”

Josie didn’t want to stay at her grandmother’s house during summer vacation. She didn’t want to know she wasn’t going back to her house. She thought that after she made a friend, her life would get better. When she goes to her friend’s house, she hears a weird voice calling her to come. She runsContinue reading “Book Review: The Collector by K.R. Alexander”

Alex Rider has been dealing with tragedies for a lifetime. His parents died when he was young. He was brought up by his uncle (Ian Rider), and his friend and caretaker (Jack Starbright). When his uncle mysteriously dies, Alex goes to check out the scene. When he finds all the wreckage removed by a junkContinue reading “Book Review: Stormbreaker, Book 1 Alex Rider Series by Anthony Horowitz”