Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte

4 stars I really enjoyed this book. Similar in style to Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre, the book tells of Agnes Grey’s journey into adulthood, specifically her struggles as a governess. Beautifully-written, this book was a very good read. I really enjoyed Bronte’s imagery. It is heavy on the religious tones, but not in a preachy…

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The Extincts by Veronica Cossanteli

3 stars I picked this up from the Little Free Lending Library, because I liked the cover. I am so glad I did. This is such a fantastic idea for a story. I loved this book. I really enjoyed Cossanteli’s writing. It was humorous and easy to relate to. She did a very good job…

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Judy Moody by Megan McDonald

4 stars Growing up, I loved reading Judy Moody books. And rereading them as an adult makes me more aware of why I love them so much. Simple, yet humorous, this book is filled with silly stories about new pets, obnoxious brothers, and friendship. What I really like about Judy’s character is how strong-willed she….

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Judy Moody gets Famous! by Megan McDonald

4 stars This is a great continuation of the Judy Moody series. A quick, but entertaining read, filled with humorous stories of how Judy tried to get famous. I love Judy’s character and how McDonald allows her to feel all sorts of emotions (not just happy), teaching kids that it is okay to be in…

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Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace by Patricia C. Wrede

4 stars I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I know the bare minimum about the Star Wars universe. It’s something I’ve always been interested in, but the whole timeline of things really throws me off so I’ve never really been able to fully get into it. This book was very well written. Good descriptions…

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Judy Moody Saves the World by Megan McDonald

4 stars   I am a big fan of the Judy Moody series. Judy is such a strong character. She’s not afraid to be herself and stays true to her beliefs. She isn’t scared to express herself and her opinions. This is a great continuation of the series. I love that is it educational about…

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