Shine! by J.J. Grabenstein My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm so glad there are books like this out there for kids right now. It's 2020, the world is messed up, and Shine! does a great job of showing the importance of not looking outside of yourself and finding the ways in which you can … Continue reading Shine!
Category: Jen Reads the Library
Shadows of the Lost Sun
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
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
The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle
The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle by Christopher Healy My rating: 3 of 5 stars Two books in, and I have no clue what to think of Briar Rose. Most of the time she seems like the bad guy, and then she does something good just to mess with everyone's heads. Maybe she is … Continue reading The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle
Troll Control
Troll Control by Elise Allen My rating: 3 of 5 stars I've been trying to decide which of the kids Gabby has babysat has been my favorite, and I can't. Because they are all different species, each one of them has traits that the others wouldn't have no matter how hard they tried. This one … Continue reading Troll Control
Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind
Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind by Caroline Adderson My rating: 2 of 5 stars The Jasper John Dooley series is one that I think works well for its target audience, but as an adult, I have to admit, I was getting kind of annoyed with the main character. I have to keep reminding myself that … Continue reading Jasper John Dooley: Left Behind
Death and Douglas
Death and Douglas by J.W. Ocker My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book reminds me of the saying, "It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt." Douglas is used to death, he lives above his family's funeral home and spends time with the grave diggers at the cemetery. For him, death is just … Continue reading Death and Douglas
The Goat Lady
The Goat Lady by Jane Bregoli My rating: 3 of 5 stars For a little kid's book, this was pretty inspiring. It's the true story of an old lady that was doing amazing things helping people all over the world even while her neighbors were complaining. Before anyone took the time to really talk with … Continue reading The Goat Lady
Rory Branagan (Detective)
Rory Branagan (Detective) by Andrew Clover My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm not sure what I was expecting with this book, but it wasn't what I got. I mean that in the best way possible. I didn't really expect anything great, but found myself invested in the story and staying up way to late … Continue reading Rory Branagan (Detective)
King of the Mole People
King of the Mole People by Paul Gilligan My rating: 4 of 5 stars I don't even really know what to say about this book. It's great. There is so much that goes on, and finding a way to talk about it without spoilers is difficult. The characters are developed and different from what you … Continue reading King of the Mole People
The Furious Reader 