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Sep 1

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers #2) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

5 stars A fantastic follow-up to the first book. Wonderfully written with unforgettable characters. Same charm as the first book with additional characters (along with old favorites), new adventures, and new problems to solve. In this one, the Vanderbeekers forge new friendships, reunite with established friends, make some unexpected discoveries, and band together to beautify…

Leah Braves the Flood: A Great Molasses Flood Survival Story by Julie Gilbert

Aug 12

McKenzie

Leah Braves the Flood: A Great Molasses Flood Survival Story by Julie Gilbert

3 stars An interesting story centered around the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. This is the first book that I’ve read in the Girls Survive series and overall I enjoyed it. The writing is pretty simple and lacks some finesse, but I think it does a good job of making history appealing to young readers….

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) by Lauren Tarshis

Jul 25

McKenzie

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) by Lauren Tarshis

3 stars Hooray for the first girl lead in the series! Tarshis does address this in the backmatter but… Personally I wish Tarshis would stop hanging onto the explanation that she wanted to write books her sons would read and they weren’t interested in girl characters. I hate this excuse. Can we all just admit…

Willa the Silver Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls #2) by Maddy Mara

Jul 22

McKenzie

Willa the Silver Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls #2) by Maddy Mara

2 stars Cute follow-up to the first book. This one sees the trio of Glitter Dragons back in the Magic Forest, using their smarts and bravery to go up against the Shadow Sprites. This time, we follow the water-loving Willa as she gains the confidence to clean up the forest’s waterways. As with the first…

I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) by Lauren Tarshis

Jul 18

McKenzie

I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) by Lauren Tarshis

4 stars This is my favorite book in the series of those I’ve read so far (Also, so excited to see another elusive girl main character in this series!). Tarshis nicely handles the respecting wildlife storyline that was so clumsily presented in I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916. I really appreciate that, though certainly dangerous,…

Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls #1) by Maddy Mara

Jul 14

McKenzie

Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls #1) by Maddy Mara

2 stars Fun adventure story for young dragon lovers. Thrilled to see dragons as heroes and girl dragons at that! This story gives the origins of the Glitter Dragons sect of the Dragon Girls and recounts their first adventure together with Azmina acting as the leader. The writing is simple and straightforward. It didn’t resonate…

I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived #19) by Lauren Tarshis

Jul 11

McKenzie

I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived #19) by Lauren Tarshis

3 stars So excited to read a book in the I Survived series that follows a girl main character! In general, this one follows the same trajectory as the previous books. Most of the book sets the stage and information is given about the time period. Then the disaster hits and we see part of…

Trouble with Tattle-Tails (The Fabled Stables #2) by Jonathan Auxier, Illustrated by Olga Demidova

Jul 7

McKenzie

Trouble with Tattle-Tails (The Fabled Stables #2) by Jonathan Auxier, Illustrated by Olga Demidova

4 stars Another adorable adventure featuring Auggie, Fen, and Willa. In this one, the gang saves a town from a band of Tattle-Tails… and vice versa. I loved the message of helping others, even after they’ve caused trouble. Auggie promises to take care of all creatures, even those “hard-to-love” and he does just that. The…

I Scream, You Scream! (Scary Tales #2) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

Jul 7

McKenzie

I Scream, You Scream! (Scary Tales #2) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

2 stars What the first book lacked in originality, this one certainly makes up for. I’ve never read anything even close to this. However, for me, this one felt pretty random. It tries to throw too many elements together (amusement parks, androids, aliens). Much more sci-fi than the first book but seemed to portray itself…

Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales #1) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

Jul 6

McKenzie

Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales #1) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

3 stars A spooky tale for young horror fans. The story follows the Finn family. Having recently lost their mother, Liam and Kelly aren’t thrilled about moving to Upstate New York. Then odd things start happening around their new home and they quickly learn its more than just a fixer upper. Some great lines and…

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The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers #2) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

Leah Braves the Flood: A Great Molasses Flood Survival Story by Julie Gilbert

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 (I Survived #14) by Lauren Tarshis

Willa the Silver Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls #2) by Maddy Mara

I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 (I Survived #17) by Lauren Tarshis

Azmina the Gold Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls #1) by Maddy Mara

I Survived The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (I Survived #19) by Lauren Tarshis

Trouble with Tattle-Tails (The Fabled Stables #2) by Jonathan Auxier, Illustrated by Olga Demidova

I Scream, You Scream! (Scary Tales #2) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales #1) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno