Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious by Art Baltazar My rating: 3 of 5 stars Okay, so Matilda is adorable and definitely makes life for Gillbert more exciting and difficult. The whole story is great with some new friends and an adventure none of them saw coming. Art Baltazar found a way to add in the new … Continue reading Gillbert: The Curious Mysterious
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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
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
The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy My rating: 3 of 5 stars I like reading new spins on classic fairy tales, and this book was a good one. In a way, it kind of mocked the classic stories. The classic stories have the princesses who are protected and saved by Prince … Continue reading The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom
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 is a cute way to teach kids about library etiquette. It talks about things a dragon might do, and why it would be bad for that to happen in a library. Of course, not wanting to … Continue reading Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm pretty sure a friendship like these two have is what every little kid really wants. This book shows kids that first impressions are not always correct, and you are capable of creating your own magic. Of course, a bunch of worms never … Continue reading Ivy and Bean