The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero by Patricia McCormick My rating: 2 of 5 stars While the history of the events was fascinating, I had a hard time getting into the book. It's a short one, but it seemed to read more like a text book of facts than anything … Continue reading The Plot to Kill Hitler
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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
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
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
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
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
How to Tie a Shoe
How to Tie a Shoe: & Other Big Adventures by Skip Hill My rating: 2 of 5 stars I'm really confused with this book. There were parts that were cute and encouraging to kids, but it felt all over the place. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest … Continue reading How to Tie a Shoe
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
The Furious Reader 