The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger My rating: 3 of 5 stars I finished the book and still can't figure out if the origami Yoda was really giving advice or if it was just Dwight. Of course, the book is the attempt to prove that it was real, so evidence is given … Continue reading The Strange Case of Origami Yoda
Tag: humor
All Cats are Introverts
All Cats Are Introverts by Francesco Marciuliano My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm not a huge fan of poetry, but the humor aspect of this book made the poems enjoyable. Each poem is written from the point of view of a cat, which takes situations cat owners may find themselves in and puts a … Continue reading All Cats are Introverts
How Mirka Got Her Sword
How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Deutsch My rating: 3 of 5 stars How Mirka Got Her Sword is a good beginning to a series. My only real issue was the fact that I lack background knowledge that I'm sure would have helped explain some of the cultural references. I was able to pick … Continue reading How Mirka Got Her Sword
The Odd 1s Out
The Odd 1s Out: How to Be Cool and Other Things I Definitely Learned from Growing Up by James Rallison My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book cracked me up. Every time I think about it, I remember traumatized kindergartners, which in this case, makes me happy. For the record, traumatized kindergartners is not … Continue reading The Odd 1s Out
Sorry I Ruined Your Childhood
Sorry I Ruined Your Childhood: Berkeley Mews Comics by Ben Zaehringer My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book took me on an emotional roller coaster. I would be laughing one moment, and then going "oh no" the next. This book is one I would classify as not safe for children. I has a lot … Continue reading Sorry I Ruined Your Childhood
Knighthood for Beginners
Knighthood for Beginners by Elys Dolan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This was really not what I was expecting. It was a cute story with a funny new take on dragons. I just discovered that there is another book after this one, so I'm glad I have a chance to see what happens next. … Continue reading Knighthood for Beginners
Snug Harbor Stories
Snug Harbor Stories: A Wallace the Brave Collection! by Will Henry My rating: 3 of 5 stars Wallace the Brave is one of my favorite comics, so I would recommend this book to anyone. My one and only issue is the fact that I really like Sterling, and he is not in this collection as … Continue reading Snug Harbor Stories
Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid
Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid by Marcus Emerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not going to lie, this book gets an extra star because of the cover. My first reaction was, "Wow, you're a brave kid, Ben Braver." I still giggle every time I look at it. Kepler's messing with the timeline … Continue reading Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid
City of Thirst
City of Thirst by Carrie Ryan My rating: 3 of 5 stars This series is great, but I feel really bad for Fin at this point. It's a good thing the babysitter is there and remembers Marrill plus one. I keep hoping something will happen so he will no longer have the problem, but that … Continue reading City of Thirst
The Labours of Mrs Stella Ryman
The Labours of Mrs Stella Ryman: Further Fairmount Manor Mysteries by Mel Anastasiou My rating: 3 of 5 stars Mrs Stella Ryman is everything I hope to be when I grow up, except for the whole not having family around all the time thing. I love how she really thinks through situations and tries to … Continue reading The Labours of Mrs Stella Ryman
The Furious Reader 