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
Welcome to Cuckooville
Welcome to Cuckooville by Susan Chandler My rating: 2 of 5 stars This is one of those books that shows kids that it is okay to be a little different. Sometimes, it's the ones that are different that can help the most. It has a good message, just not a whole lot of depth, which … Continue reading Welcome to Cuckooville
Zombies Hate Stuff
Zombies Hate Stuff by Greg Stones My rating: 1 of 5 stars I don't know what to say about this book. It really wasn't for me. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason behind the things chosen. Some of the illustrations were funny, but all in all, not for me.Author: Greg StonesPublication Date: March … Continue reading Zombies Hate Stuff
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 Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
The Paranoid's Pocket Guide to Mental Disorders You Can Just Feel Coming On by Dennis DiClaudio My rating: 2 of 5 stars The internal monologues made this book. Having the symptom list is fine and all, but the monologues brought everything to life. This whole book puts a light-hearted spin on mental illness. Yes, mental … Continue reading The Paranoid’s Pocket Guide
The Afterlife Academy
The Afterlife Academy by Frank L. Cole My rating: 3 of 5 stars I can't get over the fact that Walter was struck by lightning. Out of all the ways for a kid to go. I guess it would end up being a lot more serious if it had been something else. I have to … Continue reading The Afterlife Academy
Who Killed Kenny?
Who Killed Kenny? by Alessandro "Pera" Perugini My rating: 4 of 5 stars I thought I was good at spotting little details, but it turns out I'm not. I'm really not.Who Killed Kenny? gives the reader an illustration of the situation and some information. It is up to the reader to figure out who did … Continue reading Who Killed Kenny?
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 