This is one of the most exciting and engaging stories I've read from this year, and I've read books by Erin Entrada Kelly, Lois Lowry, James Ponti, JaThis is one of the most exciting and engaging stories I've read from this year, and I've read books by Erin Entrada Kelly, Lois Lowry, James Ponti, Jasmine Warga, and Gennifer Choldenko this year. Wow, it made me want to pick up everything else the author has written for MG, because it's got to be good, too, right? I think Pixel + Ink was genius for picking this up from him because it fits so well as a series. The best part for me was the action scenes in the 2nd half of the book. Wow, they were so so good. I read a lot of Anthony Horowitz, and the scenes were practically as good! I cannot wait for #2 in the series, and I hope it's also action-packed, because the author did that so well in this one. And what a unique idea for a series, too. And I actually liked learning the history-ish history! (He said most of it was real; he just changed a few things.)
I have one small thing to say. I don't think the characters had super distinct voices. Yes, I know Ike is the blabber/frustrated one for sure and Iris is more steady. But in some characters I'd be like, oh yeah, I could see Ike saying that and then find out it was an Iris chapter. Or vice versa. ...more
Wow, this is one of my favorite books ever. (Granted, I understand my opinion might change later than when I just finished it.) I am sad I cannot readWow, this is one of my favorite books ever. (Granted, I understand my opinion might change later than when I just finished it.) I am sad I cannot read it again without knowing what happens. If I could do it all over again, I would read the ending first. It's a book about the present and the future; shouldn't I have read the future first so I could pick up on some things in the present?! Well, I would suggest reading 224-253 somewhere in the middle of the book rather than at the end.
Also, I'm reading The Enigma Girls by Candace Fleming right now, and I think that book was helpful to me. No spoilers!...more
This might be my favorite book of the year. Can I give it 6 stars? The alternating chapters and cliff hangers were great. I think middle schoolers canThis might be my favorite book of the year. Can I give it 6 stars? The alternating chapters and cliff hangers were great. I think middle schoolers can access this book, so I'm saying Newbery contender. It has a fascinating plot that sucks you in, the characters develop in weird sci-fi ways, and the themes of life and what it means to be human are well-delineated....more
This is one of the best books I've ever read. It was so engaging and had such good chapter endings that you really could never stop. I imagine if thisThis is one of the best books I've ever read. It was so engaging and had such good chapter endings that you really could never stop. I imagine if this was a readaloud in a late elementary/early middle school that kids would never want the readaloud to end. I cannot believe that there is not already a book deal for Logan Foster #3. This book deserves all the sequels. It wrapped everything up really well as if there never would be a book 3 but amazingly still left things open that could become a book 3. ...more
I absolutely adored the text in this book. The pictures were okay but not really my style. (I'm not a big Stead fan to begin with.) But I could imaginI absolutely adored the text in this book. The pictures were okay but not really my style. (I'm not a big Stead fan to begin with.) But I could imagine this story over and over. It's about friends, imagination, and alone time. It's just so cute. ...more
I really didn't think you could make a picture book about shy people, but this was genius! I loved the illustrations showing the kids blending into thI really didn't think you could make a picture book about shy people, but this was genius! I loved the illustrations showing the kids blending into the background. It was really sweet, too. ...more
Holy cannoli was this book good. It has gorgeous illustrations in it and a fantasy story that makes you really feel the emotions. There's one part of Holy cannoli was this book good. It has gorgeous illustrations in it and a fantasy story that makes you really feel the emotions. There's one part of the book (that I won't spoil) that I just cannot get over. Can I give it six stars?...more
I love this book. On a needed topic, so that's a plus. It never got weird for me like other consent books have sounded. I like the illustrations and hI love this book. On a needed topic, so that's a plus. It never got weird for me like other consent books have sounded. I like the illustrations and how they fit with the story. I like how it directs you to "Ask!" which is a great way - don't just assume they do or don't want a hug, but actually ask them. ...more
This could/should be a series all by itself. It's great that the animals color quotes are such distinctly different colors. Great as an early reader. This could/should be a series all by itself. It's great that the animals color quotes are such distinctly different colors. Great as an early reader. I like that it had words like around, beside, in, etc. Seriously, I hope they let this become its own series. ...more
Really cute and mostly rhyming way of figuring out what needs worrying about and what doesn't. It's teaching mindfulness - be in the present moment - Really cute and mostly rhyming way of figuring out what needs worrying about and what doesn't. It's teaching mindfulness - be in the present moment - and not catastrophizing....more
I absolutely loved this book. The hijinks/magic works and makes sense. It's funny in parts. It ends with a sweet message. A kid finally got to meet SaI absolutely loved this book. The hijinks/magic works and makes sense. It's funny in parts. It ends with a sweet message. A kid finally got to meet Santa. This book is magic. I love it. The illustrations and text work perfectly together. ...more
This book is so beautiful! I love the shiny orange leaves and the little die-cuts. It is a really cute story, too. It very slightly leans towards beinThis book is so beautiful! I love the shiny orange leaves and the little die-cuts. It is a really cute story, too. It very slightly leans towards being a Halloween book at the end. It's mostly a calm and quiet read, and I just really really like it! ...more
I'm pretty sure this book is genius. Or Aaron Becker is. I don't have a tag yet named "genius," but I might have to create one. I want to keep openingI'm pretty sure this book is genius. Or Aaron Becker is. I don't have a tag yet named "genius," but I might have to create one. I want to keep opening it and keep looking at all the colors. I think it works better in board book form because you need those thick pages, but I'm glad it's a larger size because this book would be great for anyone. The cover also just feels nice....more
This graphic novel is one of the funniest books I have ever read. It is truly laugh out loud funny. There are so many moments that were memorable due This graphic novel is one of the funniest books I have ever read. It is truly laugh out loud funny. There are so many moments that were memorable due to the humor. I highly recommend this book, and I can't wait for the sequels. Just bought two copies of it (one for myself of course) and one for my sister who is also a huge Teen Boat fan like me.
This book is one heck of a work of art. The text tell an amazing story, and the pictures tell an amazing story! I really liked this book and may have This book is one heck of a work of art. The text tell an amazing story, and the pictures tell an amazing story! I really liked this book and may have missed Lucy (cover rings a bell, but I'm not sure if I ever read it). Only a true artist could turn a simple mouse into a story of adventure and hope and love. ...more
I've read this one multiple times before, but this is the first recorded time.
This is one of my all-time favorite picture books. I love the little chiI've read this one multiple times before, but this is the first recorded time.
This is one of my all-time favorite picture books. I love the little chicken who just wants to help and how after he turns everything blue he is sorry and just wants to help make things right. I love how the sky stays blue. I love the line about a perfect day for painting the barn at the end. ...more
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