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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)

By Trevor Noah

This is a awesome book! Trevor Noah is a funny comedian, so you don't think his life would be like this. You find out what living in an African village is like. Great job Trevor Noah! I recommend this for mostly kids 10-12! Enjoy!😁

TBH #1: TBH, This Is So Awkward

TBH #1: TBH, This Is So Awkward

By Lisa Greenwald

When Prianka accidentally sends a hurtful text message to Victoria, the new girl, Gabby, Cecily, and Prianka's friendship is put to a test. I would recommend this for ages 11+ I think this book was pretty good but the pace could have been sped up a bit. I also found some things boring but the rest was really good. Since the book was in text, it was really fun to read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would recommend this to you if you can easily read texts but if you can't then i would definitely NOT recommend this.

Friendship List #3: 13 and Counting

Friendship List #3: 13 and Counting

By Lisa Greenwald

LUV THIS BOOK

Neverseen (Keeper of the Lost Cities)

Neverseen (Keeper of the Lost Cities)

By Shannon Messenger

Have you ever heard of something called Panakes? Panakes help heal a wound if you eat the petals or put it on the wound. In the book there is only one way to get Panackes. Panackes are a fictional tree related to the Keeper Of The Lost Cities. The way to get Panackes was by a gnome Sophie met when she was joining the Black Swan. When Sophie swears an oath that she would be joining the Black Swan she discovers that Mr. Forkleis also Sir Astin. She also learns Mr. Forkle has other identities like Magnate Leto. Sophie and her friends get banned because the council thought the Black Swan was their enemy and during the time Sophie and her friends decided to join the Black Swan. While Sophie and her friends were with the Black Swan they went to Exullim. Sophie and Biana went to go and investigate about the plague the gnomes were getting. She found out that one tree was staying healthy and the Neverseen was guarding it. During their Exilim training Sophie meets twins. They helped Sophie and became good friends. They joined the Black Swan and they were trying to cure the plague and used Fitz 'brother as a guide because he knew it the best. When they stole the “cure” they made a quick escape and this turned out to be the Neverseen’s plan. After they escaped from that Calla realized that the only way to get Panackes is when a gnome sacrifice themselves and turn into a Panackes tree. What I liked about the book is that Messenger makes a huge twist by making Alvar part of the Neverseen. I think the theme for this book is “trust your instincts”. I think that is the theme because when Alvar Fitzs brother didn’t let Tam read his Shadow vapor. Tam thought it was suspicious. Later they learn that what Alvar was hiding is that he was part of the Neverseen. Important characters in the book include Sophie Foster and her friends. Sophie is a girl who is good at everything but she would take life risking things to destroy the Neverseen. Fitz always tries to stay by Sophie’s side; they are cognates. He wants to Destroy the Neverseen because his brother betrayed him. Dex is a technopath and has been helping the Black Swan build things. The Elvin world is set apart from the human world because they went against the treaty they signed with the Councilors. The Elvin world is very sparkly and everyone is born with a birth fund. Something that can be improved is that when Fintan built a wall of Everbalze around them why couldn’t Tam cover them because of the black fog so it looked like they were gone. I would give this 5 stars despite the part that can be improved. I would recommend this to fourth graders and up because this book series so far has a lot of violence. Neverseen was a good book and I really enjoyed it and it was really breathtaking what they did in this book.

Flight School

Flight School

By Lita Judge

Do you think penguins can fly? This Is a very interesting and crazy book. The main character is the penguin. Read more to find out if the penguin can fly!!!!!!!

Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Notorious RBG Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Irin Carmon, Shana Knizhnik

Excellent! This book is a biography about how great Ruth Bader Ginsburg is, and how she has become the person she is. This book is very fun, and includes things that most people don't even know about her and her life. Like, did you know her husband is a famous chef? Or that her mom died on her graduation day? You understand the importance of women in the supreme court. I definitely recommend it for kids 9-12.

Johnny Tremain

Johnny Tremain

By Esther Hoskins Forbes

Jonathan Tremain, who is known as Johnny, a 14 years old at the beginning of the story which took place in America's Revolutionary War against British in 1770s. Johnny, who is known for his temper being lost, hurting other people with his hurtful remarks, etc. Priscilla, nicknamed Cilla who was Johnny best friend since they are young who Johnny often talked with. Isannah, nicknamed Izzy, who was Cilla's younger sister who look up to her sister but those two girls had lost their relationship for each other. Then, we have Dove, who Johnny truly detest who later became a spy during the wartime. Tremain, who had lived with Lytes for Johnny's apprenticeship with Mr. Lyte until the war had started, Paul Revere, Dr. Joseph Warren, Gen. Gage, and few other notable figures during that time took off, fighting for the Patriots against Loyalists. Everything suddenly seems upside-down, as Johnny learned his family secret, his father's death, plus with his wife, Johnny's mother. People who Johnny knew taking off to fight in the war, wounded or killed in action, and Johnny eventually took up the risk-taking but also dangerous job of all, being a spy for the Patriots. - Happy Reading!

Lodestar (Keeper of the Lost Cities)

Lodestar (Keeper of the Lost Cities)

By Shannon Messenger

Lodestar, the fifth book in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger, is another epic page-turning book. The fight with the Neverseen is still ongoing. Sophie Foster doesn't know who or what to trust. With her friend Keefe gone and life a blur, there is a possibility that the lost cities will never return normal again. But there is a new clue, and that clue may lead Sophie, her friends, and the Black Swan to the answer of the mess. It leads to dangers, risk-taking, and maybe even failure. But Sophie isn't going to let the Neverseen win. She isn't giving up without a fight. This book was so exciting for me because every chapter constantly left me in suspense. I also loved how Tam and Linh Song were introduced in this book. Just saying, this is from the #1 KOTLC fan.

Song for a Whale

Song for a Whale

By Lynne Kelly

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Iris is loney. Being the only deaf girl at her school, many people ignore her or try to hard to do sign language like Nina. Her best friend Wellden goes to a school for the deaf that Iris wants to go to, except her mom doesn't want that for Iris. She thinks best when it's just her and the old radios Irish cleans up and repairs. So when is science, Iris learns about a whale, Blue 55, who is unlike the rest of his pod and is likely deaf. He doesn't fit in with anyone and probably doesn't even know his own parents. Iris's heart aches, her nose runs, and she thinks...that this is how she feels all the time too. Iris is destined to help Blue 55. Making a song for him and writing back and forth with a worker of Blue 55, Iris is more determined than ever to help him. Secretly booking a cruise with her lonely deaf grandmother to visit Blue 55 2,000 miles away, Iris is not only helping Blue 55, but herself and someone very close to her. Will Iris's plan work? Or will it just be another failed attempt? Get your tissues ready, for Song for a Whale is full of sign language, self discovery, and whales. Happy reading!

The Ickabog

The Ickabog

By J K Rowling

The story of the Ickabog shows just how quickly a little lie can turn into a never-ending deception. In Cornucopia, each part of the kingdom is known for having a specialty food that they are the best at making, like cheeses or pastries. Best friends Daisy and Bert have heard the rumors and legend of the Ickabog, a massive monster that eats people, but they always knew they were just stories... or were they? When a shepherd from the Marshlands, a far out and rural part of the kingdom, says the Ickabog ate his dog, ruler King Fred the Fearless doesn't believe him at first. Fred thinks going to investigate the Ickabog would be the perfect opportunity to prove that he could be a good king with no risk after people had begun to call him selfish, vain, and cruel, since the Ickabog was only a myth... right? His advisors Spittleworth and Flapoon concoct a story of lies after an accident on the journey about encountering the real Ickabog with King Fred saving the day, and it spreads through Cornucopia faster than Bert can eat a Hopes-of-Heaven pastry. Taxes and defense brigades are put in place to help protect from the supposed Ickabog, even though Spittleworth knows he made it all up, and the only thing the defense brigade taxes were helping was the flow of money into his pockets. Daisy and Bert are determined to thwart Spittleworth after learning some shocking information, and they are ready to do whatever it takes to restore peace to the kingdom. But Spittleworth is dangerous, threatening to kill and imprison their families if they don't stay quiet. It's a battle of the wits to determine who will come out on top. This book was AMAZING! I love a good fairytale, and this book did not disappoint! J.K. Rowling worked her magic again into this page-turner that will keep your imagination running. The suspense, adventure, plot-twists and complex characters really made this book enjoyable, and I loved every minute of it. I was transported into a magical world with endless possibilities as I read this book! The colorful illustrations made by kids throughout the book were the cherry on top! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone in need of a great fairytale, and I would recommend it for ages 8+.

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