"He wondered how his nana always found beautiful where he never even thought to look." On Sundays, CJ goes to church with his nana and from there they take the city bus across town to serve at a soup kitchen. CJ asks several why questions: Why do they have to go serve when other people …
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Dead End in Norvelt won the Newberry Medal for young adult literature. I admit it was well-written and interesting. The fact that the protagonist shares the name of the author makes me wonder how much of this unbelievable tale is actually true. Although Jackie 'the Gantos boy' was …
By Kwame Alexander Crossover surprised and delighted me! I was expecting a story about basketball but opened the book to find a collection of verse which told the story about a family who loved the game. I read it in one sitting. Josh Bell and his twin brother, JB, played basketball together since they were …
By Andrew Peterson The first book of the Wingfeather Saga, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness was enchanting and thrilling. Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby live in a cottage with their mother and grandfather in the small town at the edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness and long for adventure. They …
By Belinda Grimbeek Red's Nest Red's Nest is a warm tale of love and compassion. Red dreamed of having a family. But first, he needed a good nest. As Red gathered twigs for his nest, he also gathered young animals who were without a family. Expanding the idea of family to include fostering, Grimbeek delights …
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