

The Perfect Rock by Sarah Noble - 7/10
Three sea otter siblings' search for the perfect rock takes a bitter turn when they begin to argue, and the young ones are tossed about...
May 18


The Orphan's Secret Library by Glynis Peters - 8/10
The Orphan's Secret Library was a pleasant surprise for me! The story is well-planned, the characters are lovable, and the relationships realistically complex. This book feels ageless, and could be enjoyed by teens of any age and adults alike.
May 15


Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy by Rey Terciero and Bre Indigo - 10/10
The four March sisters' year seems to consist of problem after problem. Between their father working overseas, personal secrets and...
Apr 23


The Hockey Jersey by Jael Richardson - 9/10
A new team of players, a new uniform, and the first game of the season - there is a lot for Kareema to feel nervous about today. When the...
Apr 10


A House For Everyone by Jo Hirst - 8/10
At recess, a group of friends build a house in the schoolyard. Each of the children has their own unique skillset when it comes to...
Apr 10


Firebird by Glen Huser - 9/10
This heartbreaking story has no shortage of plot twists. I did find some of the writing to be overly abstract
Apr 9


We Were Liars by E. Lockhart - 7/10
This heartbreaking story has no shortage of plot twists. I did find some of the writing to be overly abstract
Apr 2


Leaving the Log House by Ainslie Manson - 9/10
Life is changing quickly for Teresa this winter as she learns to use her first prosthetic leg. This requires a move to Vancouver, and...
Mar 26


Qaqavii by Miriam Körner - 9/10
Though this book starts out very slow plot-wise, once the story got going I couldn't put it down.
Mar 21


The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires - 8/10
A young girl (and her canine assistant) set out to make a magnificent new invention. Amidst frustration when things don't go as planned,...
Mar 10


More To The Story by Hena Khan - 7/10
Jameela is an aspiring journalist, and is thrilled to receive the title of Features Editor in her school newspaper. Unfortunately, after...
Feb 28


Like Magic by Elaine Vickers - 9/10
When the world begins to grow quickly around you, it is easy to feel lost without friends to ground you. Though they lead separate lives,...
Feb 20