In Wish You Were Gone by Kieran Scott, Emma's husband, James, died in an accident. This novel goes into the time before and after James' death. This book is very good! It is told by many people which I enjoyed very much. The ending was just fantastic! I highly recommend this one! (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
Thursday, September 29, 2022
"Wish You Were Gone" by Kieran Scott
In Wish You Were Gone by Kieran Scott, Emma's husband, James, died in an accident. This novel goes into the time before and after James' death. This book is very good! It is told by many people which I enjoyed very much. The ending was just fantastic! I highly recommend this one! (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
"Mr. Granite If from Another Planet!" by Dan Gutman
Mr. Granite Is from Another Planet! by Dan Gutman is the first book in the My Weird School Daze series that I didn't enjoy at all. It was about going green but things in it made no sense at all and it wasn't as funny as the others either. It was just stupid. The only good thing about this one is that it's a quick read! I would recommend skipping this one! (Karen's review, 1 star)
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
"Babysitter" by Joyce Carol Oates Is Based on a True Story
In Babysitter by Joyce Carol Oates, Hannah and Wes live in an upscale neighborhood with their two small children. Hannah makes a decision that puts her marriage at the breaking point and children are being taken! Are Wes and Hannah's kids in danger? I thought this book was very good! The story line is great and the writing was really good too. Hannah was a wonderful character! (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)
Friday, September 23, 2022
"My Darling Husband" by Kimberly Belle is a Nail-Biter
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
"The Woods Are Always Watching" by Stephanie Perkins
The Woods Are Always Watching by Stephanie Perkins is about two teen girls going on their first camping trip. They are best friends but will be separated when they go to different colleges in the fall. What should be a fun time turns into a nightmare! This book is good stuff! I liked both girls and the story moved along. (Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Monday, September 19, 2022
"Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!" My Weird School 2 series by Dan Gutman
Mr. Klutz Is Nuts! is the second book in My Weird School series by Dan Gutman. In this book is all about the principal doing funny things to motivate the students. The reader learns about incentives. I liked that the students became concerned about their principal and were willing to learn without his incentives. I enjoyed this one but it didn't make me laugh out loud like some of the others in this series did. (Karen's review, 3 stars)
Saturday, September 17, 2022
"Little Eyes" by Smanta Schweblin is a Strange One!
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In Little Eyes by Samanta Schweblin people buy a Kentuki to keep them company. It’s like a robot pet, but not all of them follow the wishes of their owners. I thought this was pretty good. It went to different people so I never knew what was going to happen next. (Gerard's review, 4 stars)
My Weird School I Can Read! Series (Level 2—Reading With Help) by Dan Gutman
All the books in this series have large colorful pictures that little kids would enjoy with very little reading. They are very short but are great for young readers.
AJ and Andrea get to go on a field trip to the museum. Although AJ is the one who usually gets into
trouble, on this trip Andrea is the one who causes trouble. It’s a cute story.
The class votes on what pet to get for their class and snake
wins. This is pretty funny and also
gives some interesting information about hognose snakes.
The class is having a talent show and AJ doesn’t know what
to do. His talents really aren’t things
he can do in a classroom. He signs up
last hoping to think of something. It’s
his teacher who recognizes his talent.
Ryan is forming a curling team. AJ says he wants to be on it, but Ryan
already has enough. When one of his
players gets hurt, AJ comes in to replace him, but can AJ and Andrea play
together without fighting?
Friday, September 16, 2022
"Dr. Brad Has Gone Mad!" by Dan Gutman (My Weird School Daze #7)
Dr. Brad Has Gone Mad! by Dan Gutman is about a counselor who does some testing on AJ to see if he is a genius and should be transferred to a different school for the gifted and talented. Of course, AJ does not want to change schools. He faked being hypnotized and later tried hypnotizing Andrea. Things went really crazy from there.
Monday, September 12, 2022
"Don't Tell A Soul" by Kirsten Miller
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In Don’t Tell a Soul by Kirsten Miller, Bram needs to go to a new place. The trouble is that the place she decides to go to is haunted, or so they say. Gram does not believe in ghosts. I thought this book was very good. I loved the story line because it kept me engaged through the whole book and Bram was a good character. (Gerard's review, 5 stars)
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Found a Funny Children's Book Author!
I happened to choose a kid's book from our free library and discovered a new author for me--Dan Gutman. I Enjoyed MISS DAISY IS CRAZY so much that I ordered all the Dan Gutman books I could get from the library (39)! They are quick reads and funny! They are aimed at 6 to10-year-olds but I think any elementary child would enjoy them. If you want a laugh, go read one of his books! They make me laugh out loud!
"Coach Hyatt Is a Riot!" by Dan Gutman
Coach Hyatt Is a Riot! by Dan Gutman is about AJ's Pee Wee football team. The new coach is a woman and does some goofy things. Her son is on the team but just stands around picking his nose all the time. Some girls make up some cheers, which are super corny, and the coach even adds a the girl AJ hates to the team! I think girls would enjoy this one more than boys, even though it is about football. I liked it all right, but didn't think it was as funny as others I have read by this author in the "My Weird School" series. (Karen's review, 3 stars)
Friday, September 9, 2022
"Ms. Hannah Is Bananas!" by Dan Gutman
Ms. Hannah Is Bananas! by Dan Gutman is book 4 in the "My Weird School" series. This one is about the art teacher who says "Art is everywhere." The animosity between AJ and Andrea is really funny and I enjoyed this book as well as the others in this series that I have read so far. The ending of this book made me laugh out loud, it was hilarious. I think elementary children would like this one. (Karen's review, 4 stars)
Thursday, September 8, 2022
"I'll Never Tell" by Catherine McKenzie
In I'll Never Tell by Catherine McKenzie, five children from the same family are all grown up. It has been 20 years since a young girl was found dead at a camp run by the family. Their parents are both dead, but before the children can do anything with the camp and the land it is on, they must solve who killed that girl.
"Mr. Hynde Is Out of His Mind" by Dan Gutman
Mr. Hynde is Out of His Mind by Dan Gutman is Book 6 in "My Weird School" series. This one is about a new music teacher who gets the kids moving and uses rap which is very different from what the kids were used to. Most kids like him, a few do not. The kids get a big surprise when the principle tells the teachers to turn on their TVs in the classrooms.
Monday, September 5, 2022
"Lock Every Door" by Riley Sager
In Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, Jules has a job as an apartment sitter at one of the most high profile buildings in Manhattan. Jules hears about the building's bad history but brushes it off until her friend turns up missing. This book was okay for me. It has a good ending, but needed more action. I wasn't that impressed with the storyline in general. (Gerard's review, 4 stars)
Saturday, September 3, 2022
"Miss Daisy Is Crazy!" by Dan Gutman (Book 1 of My Weird School Series)
Miss Daisy is Crazy! by Dan Gutman is the first in the Weird School Series. This is a funny read that I really enjoyed, even though it is a children's book. It's about A.J. who hates school and his 2nd grade teacher, Miss Daisy who says she hates school too! This is the first book I read by this author and look forward to reading more. It is a quick read and good for a laugh. I think this is a great series for younger grades. (Karen's review, 5 stars)
Friday, September 2, 2022
"Alone Yet Not Alone" by Tracy Leininger Craven
Alone Yet Not Alone by Tracy Leininger Craven is the story about the faith of two sisters who were captured by Indians during the French and Indian War. Barbara and Regina are just young girls when they get captured after the Indians killed their father and a brother. Although they stick together, they are separated and find themselves in two different tribes, being raised to become Indian squaws. They keep their faith and hope to be reunited with each other and what's left of their family one day.
Thursday, September 1, 2022
"The One" by John Marrs
In The One by John Marrs, five people take a DNA test hoping they will be matched with the perfect person for them. They are all notified that the perfect match for them has been made--let the fun begin! I thought this book was really good. Loved all the characters and the five storylines to keep things interesting. There is always something going on! I LOVED IT! (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)