Untitled by Timothy Young My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have to admit, as an adult, I really enjoyed this book. The characters are so self aware. They know they are characters in a book, and spend some time questioning what the author is doing and why one of them completely changes species. I … Continue reading Untitled
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The Player King
The Player King by Avi My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was okay. What was really interesting to me was the very end when it mentions that while the story is fiction, it is based on real events. Once I knew that, it brought a new life to the story. The Player King … Continue reading The Player King
Basil of Baker Street
Basil of Baker Street by Eve Titus My rating: 2 of 5 stars I have to admit, I read this book because I grew up on the Disney movie. Of course, the book is different than the movie, but they are both great in their own ways. The book had its dark moments, which surprised … Continue reading Basil of Baker Street
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
A Little Bit Different
A Little Bit Different by Claire Alexander My rating: 3 of 5 stars I thought this book was really cute. The illustrations made me happy, and made me wish there was more to the story. The message of the book comes across without any words, but I do wish there had been some, just to … Continue reading A Little Bit Different
The Trouble with Chickens
The Trouble With Chickens by Doreen Cronin My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is one I would have really enjoyed as a child. Even as an adult, I found it a great read with charming characters. J.J.'s point of view is hilarious. From the way he describes things to the names he gives … Continue reading The Trouble with Chickens
The Super Life of Ben Braver
The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is one of those books that I picked up at a Scholastic warehouse sale because it looked interesting and the little blurb I read sounded good. Marcus Emerson did not disappoint. This is the first book of his that … Continue reading The Super Life of Ben Braver
Spy School
Spy School by Stuart Gibbs My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm not going to lie, I've been reading these books out of order. I started with book 5 not knowing who any of the characters were or their backstories. Now that I have finally read the first one, it makes me appreciate what happens … Continue reading Spy School
The Furious Reader 