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Heartstopper by Alice Oseman

Realistic and sweet, this book really surprised me! Heartstopper may be my favorite graphic novel now, and there is just one reason for...

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Jan 10, 2021

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

This book was a strange read for me. In the beginning, I thought I was in for another typical teen novel. You know, the ones where all...

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

Jan 4, 2021

The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

This artful and mysterious book is a wonderful example of middle grade fantasy. With just the right mixture of thrill, humor, mystery,...

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Nov 29, 2020

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Mysterious, heartfelt, and exciting, The Invention of Hugo Cabret is sure to get the cogs turning in your head. The story centers around...

The Islands of Chaldea by Diana Wynne Jones and Ursula Jones

Nov 25, 2020

The Islands of Chaldea by Diana Wynne Jones and Ursula Jones

Funny, heartfelt, and exciting, The Islands of Chaldea is a wonderful novel for tweens. The story is of a young girl (Aileen) and her...

Under the Mishmash Trees by Dick King Smith

Sep 9, 2020

Under the Mishmash Trees by Dick King Smith

Seven legged marsupials, gender-neutral blobs, and slimy grass! This book is certainly strange - and strangely delightful. I didn't...

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

Sep 9, 2020

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson

This magical and exciting adventure is sure to be enjoyed. The Secret of Platform 13 is highly engaging, out of the box, and ridiculously...

Sep 7, 2020

The Fault in our Stars by John Green

The Fault in our Stars is a love story like no other. Yes, the teens' personalities are a little too much like they are in all of the...

Rosie's Nutcracker Dreams by Patricia Reilly Giff

Aug 25, 2020

Rosie's Nutcracker Dreams by Patricia Reilly Giff

This is the story of a young girl named Rosie and her struggles with bullying, as well as her love of ballet. In Rosie's Nutcracker...

Aug 19, 2020

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus is an enchanting story of a game between two young magicians, taking place in a circus that is only open at night. The...

Aug 18, 2020

Pax by Sara Pennypacker

Pax is the story of a boy named Peter and his beloved fox, Pax. When Peter's family has to move in with his Grandpa, he is forced to...

Aug 17, 2020

Clementine Series by Sara Pennypacker

Clementine by Sara Pennypacker is a book series about a young girl named Clementine. She is funny, creative, emotional, and very willing...

The Thursday Next Series by Jasper Fforde

Jul 9, 2020

The Thursday Next Series by Jasper Fforde

This is a wonderful series by Jasper Fforde that gives a fresh and very strange view of literature. It may be a little hard to get into...

Jul 2, 2020

Harry Potter by JK Rowling

Harry Potter. I waited to write a review of this for a long time because I didn't know what I would write. There is just SO much to say!...

The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares

Jul 1, 2020

The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants by Ann Brashares

I didn't expect much of this book when I first saw it. I always have a suspicion that any book that is popular and for teens will also be...

Jun 11, 2020

Mella and the N'anga by Gail Nyoka

This book was given to me by a friend, and I was immediately eager to get started on it. The art on the cover drew me in and I was soon...

Far From the Tree by Robin Benway - 9/10

Mar 7, 2020

Far From the Tree by Robin Benway - 9/10

Far from the tree is a truly heartwarming story of three siblings who were separated by adoption and foster care as babies and end up...

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - 9/10

Mar 7, 2020

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith - 9/10

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is the story of a girl named Francie. It follows Francie through her childhood as she grows up impoverished in...

The Inexplicable Logic of my Life by Benjamin Alire Saenz - 9/10

Mar 6, 2020

The Inexplicable Logic of my Life by Benjamin Alire Saenz - 9/10

The story of a boy living with his gay adoptive father and Mexican American family. When he accidentally punches a classmate, he begins...

Mar 6, 2020