Shadows of the Lost Sun by Carrie Ryan My rating: 4 of 5 stars Boy, I'll tell you what, this series keeps throwing me for a loop. I need to read the last book ASAP. I'm glad we get a satisfying backstory for Fin's family. I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't … Continue reading Shadows of the Lost Sun
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The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets
The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets by Roald Dahl My rating: 2 of 5 stars This is not a novel, so you probably would not normally read it all the way through. Or, maybe you would, who knows.The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets is a collection of quizzes, fun facts, and … Continue reading The Missing Golden Ticket and Other Splendiferous Secrets
Slacker
Slacker by Gordon Korman My rating: 2 of 5 stars I will admit, I had a hard time getting into this book. It picks up as you read, so if you are like me, KEEP GOING. By the end, I was cheering everyone on and crossing my fingers that there wasn't some huge plot twist. … Continue reading Slacker
The Unbelievably Scary Thing that Happened in Huggabie Falls
The Unbelievably Scary Thing that Happened in Huggabie Falls by Adam Cece My rating: 3 of 5 stars I had to laugh every time the author questioned why someone would read this book without having read the first one. I'm one of those people he was questioning. Why would I read this book before the … Continue reading The Unbelievably Scary Thing that Happened in Huggabie Falls
Verdigris Deep
Verdigris Deep by Frances Hardinge My rating: 3 of 5 stars Verdigris Deep is a crazy ride of a read. It is great for those that like things to be more fast paced. When three kids take coins from a wishing well to pay for bus passes, they get way more than they asked for. … Continue reading Verdigris Deep
Scars Like Wings
Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart My rating: 3 of 5 stars I appreciate the depth Erin Stewart gave to the characters. They had complicated pasts that were slowly revealed. It's much more enjoyable to read a book where the character's actions are explained as you continue to learn more about them. If you know … Continue reading Scars Like Wings
Simon Fayter and the Eyes of Stone
Simon Fayter and the Eyes of Stone by Austin J. Bailey My rating: 4 of 5 stars It took me way to long to write my review, but I love this series. Every book is filled with adventure and humor. I have to admit, I had completely lost sense of time within the book. It … Continue reading Simon Fayter and the Eyes of Stone
One-Third Nerd
One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko My rating: 2 of 5 stars For the most part, this was a really cute book. Dakota ended up being too much for me, which made it difficult to read. I am glad that the book shows that kids are capable of working together and coming up with solutions without … Continue reading One-Third Nerd
Darth Paper Strikes Back
Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angleberger My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have to say, I was as shocked by the ending as the characters. I thought I had things figured out, but no. While there is a plot twist, it didn't seem like something so out of character for Dwight that it … Continue reading Darth Paper Strikes Back
Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary My rating: 3 of 5 stars Funny, You Don't Look Autistic is a humorous first hand look at life on the autism spectrum. I appreciate that while this is a memoir, it doesn't focus on just Michael's way of … Continue reading Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic
