Category: Books
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Sherlock, Lupin, & Me
By Allesandro Gatti Overview: Honestly, I didn’t read this for a thought provoking, well developed mystery. I read it because it was fun, quick, and mildly entertaining. While it had some good parts, it also had its flaws. Kids grades… Continue reading
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The Tales of Pell
By Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne Overview: This series was witty and absolutely hilarious. Every few sentences there was one hidden joke or another. The story was well thought out, and somehow the authors thought up the most insane… Continue reading
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Mortal Engines
By Phillip Reeve Overview: The plot and whole premise of Municipal Darwinism was actually super interesting. It was crazy to think about how that works and the worldbuilding was actually really good. I did not like the way it was… Continue reading
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Jackaby
By William Ritter Overview: This amazing series, while bloody and serious at most points, is absolutely hilarious. The figurative language especially is so imaginative, and Abigail and Jackaby’s interactions are often super funny. I’d recommend this book to kids grades… Continue reading
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All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
By Leslie Connor Overview: This story is cute at some points and sad at others. I really felt like the story was happening in real time and I could not help but get frustrated when annoying things happened to the… Continue reading
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The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
By Stacy McAnulty Overview: I loved this book! It was funny, heartwarming, and adorable all at once! The characters are so well developed, and each one grows throughout the book. Kids around the grades of 6 through eighth grade might… Continue reading
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The Diamond Thief
By Sharon Gosling Overview: The Diamond Thief is extremely entertaining, with heists, steampunk amazingness, and well developed, interesting characters! I’d say kids in grades six and up would enjoy it, but the content is fine for younger, advanced readers. Continue reading
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The Bone Witch
By Rin Chupeco Overview: The Bone Witch is an amazing series involving fantastic worldbuilding and a creative plotline. Teens grades seven and up would enjoy this book. The writing wasn’t ever too complicated or hard to comprehend or read, but… Continue reading