Review #49: The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas

#49 The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas by David Almond

Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

3 Cheers!

This book has the quirky manner of A Series of Unfortunate Events, full of sharp turns and a wonderful storytelling feel. I highly recommend it!

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Review #48: Better Nate Than Ever

#48 Better Nate Than Ever by Tim Federle

275 pages

 3 Cheers

I listened to the audio book on this one, read by the author—it was fantastic! Like watching a particularly funny episode of Modern Family. :) His voice infuses the story with life and humor.

 Better Nate Than Ever takes in the highs and lows of big Broadway dreams, with a hugely relatable hero and a deliciously ambiguous ending.

It was great as light, summer reading material for me.

Proceed with caution with younger readers: profanity used throughout, and discussions of sexuality. More appropriate for middle & high school readers.

Enjoy!

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Review #47: Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel

#47 Ask My Mood Ring How I Feel by Diana Lopez

324 pages

 

 3 Cheers

When Erica’s mom is diagnosed with breast cancer, the whole family travels to the shrine of the Virgin de San Juan to make promesas. 

But fulfilling her promesa may be harder than Erica thought . . .

This young adult novel deals with grief, fear of the unknown, and the relationships that really matter.

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Review #46: Africa is My Home

#46 Africa Is My Home by Monica Edinger

59 pages

3 Cheers

Illustrations and words reveal the ins-and-outs of this true story of a girl’s journey on the slave ship The Amistad. You can feel the depth of research that author Monica Edinger poured into her writing. I loved the insight it gave into the life of one otherwise unknown girl. Not only is this book based on true events, it feels true as you read it. 

Enjoy!

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