Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall My rating: 3 of 5 stars For a little kid's book, this is an unexpected story. I thought it was going to be just a light-hearted read, but it had depth. This seems like the kind of story parents would enjoy reading to their children. The story is simple, but … Continue reading Hello Lighthouse
Category: Jen Reads the Library
Chavo the Invisible
Chavo the Invisible by Lee Nordling My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is a cute picture book that shows just how vivid a child's imagination can be. Chavo is playing capture the flag, but everything is more dramatic through his eyes. He has to use all of his ability to keep his flag safe … Continue reading Chavo the Invisible
Zeke Meeks Vs The Annoying Princess Sing-Along
Zeke Meeks Vs the Annoying Princess Sing-Along by D.L. Green My rating: 2 of 5 stars This was kind of a cute story. Zeke wants to be seen as cool, he is a kid after all, but it seems like he is always in competition with others in his class. Even though he is still … Continue reading Zeke Meeks Vs The Annoying Princess Sing-Along
The Fowl Twins
The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer My rating: 3 of 5 stars I am a fan of the Artemis Fowl series, so I was excited to see that Eoin Colfer decided to expand the world he had built. The twins were still pretty little in the last book of the previous series, so they hadn't … Continue reading The Fowl Twins
Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries
Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries: A Super Special by David A. Adler My rating: 2 of 5 stars The Cam Jansen books are good for kids that like mystery, they just don't give enough detail for me. I like to try and solve the mystery before everything is uncovered, and this series doesn't … Continue reading Cam Jansen and the Summer Camp Mysteries
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney My rating: 2 of 5 stars I understand why these books have been so popular with kids in elementary school, but I have to admit, the main character really annoyed me. I'm hoping since this is a series that there is some character development along the way, … Continue reading Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library by Julie Gassman My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book uses the fun of dragons to explain the proper manners to be used in the library. I like the fact that while the dragon is not ready to go visit the library, he can still enjoy … Continue reading Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
I Text Dead People
I Text Dead People by Rose Cooper My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was a fun read. The characters had more going on than the reader is initially led to believe, and their intentions seem sketchy at best most of the time. Part of me has to wonder why Annabel kept the phone for … Continue reading I Text Dead People
Do Not Take Your Dragon to Dinner
Do Not Take Your Dragon to Dinner by Julie Gassman My rating: 2 of 5 stars Like the book Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library, this book teaches kids about manners by explaining why a dragon would not do well in that environment. It's a simple concept, but I feel that putting lessons … Continue reading Do Not Take Your Dragon to Dinner
Return
Return by Aaron Becker My rating: 2 of 5 stars This is the first picture book I've ever seen that is actually part of a trilogy. I kind of wonder how that works. I checked this one out at the library without knowing that there are two previous books, so I'm sure the story line … Continue reading Return
The Furious Reader 