this is a great series with a strong female lead....the first 3 books are fantastic and humorous, with quite creative names. I enjoyed it much more ththis is a great series with a strong female lead....the first 3 books are fantastic and humorous, with quite creative names. I enjoyed it much more than I anticipated!...more
loved this book and all it advocates. my aunt would enjoy this tremendously since she, too, has an issue with stuttering 2015 Schneider Winner (Young)
loved this book and all it advocates. my aunt would enjoy this tremendously since she, too, has an issue with stuttering and finding her voice at times. love this....more
the illustrations are fabulous and the facts even held my attention all the way through. definitely a must for library collections! the kids will lovethe illustrations are fabulous and the facts even held my attention all the way through. definitely a must for library collections! the kids will love it...more
5 stars for the audio too!!! I really enjoyed this Victorian, teen mystery. The characters were well thought out and easy to connect2015 Odyssey Honor
5 stars for the audio too!!! I really enjoyed this Victorian, teen mystery. The characters were well thought out and easy to connect with while reading through the story and learning more about them.comparing this book with similar ones for this early teen group, i'd say this is a winner and can't wait to recommend....more
I almost DNF this before Adam and Eve were even exiled. It seems this graphic novel takes quite the liberty with biblical events. Very, very frustratiI almost DNF this before Adam and Eve were even exiled. It seems this graphic novel takes quite the liberty with biblical events. Very, very frustrating. But I forced myself to finish...I won't be recommending this to anyone, small or big....more
this ready-to-read series is great for kids who want to know everything about a fun topic. the book includes facts, geography, and science info in thethis ready-to-read series is great for kids who want to know everything about a fun topic. the book includes facts, geography, and science info in the back along with a short quiz on what the child just read.
It's been quite a long time since I've come across such a cute, sweet book for young youth. This is just too precious with a snicker2015 Odyssey Honor
It's been quite a long time since I've come across such a cute, sweet book for young youth. This is just too precious with a snicker of humor and a huge scoop of hope. Loved, loved, LOVED it! I was thinking about my favorite words the whole time....it's such a beautiful and quaint story. And the writing really places you in the middle of this small and magical town....more
Shocked this was the winner. definitely think "Josephine" was much, much better. I liked the illustrations enough to share 2015 CSK Illustrator Winner
Shocked this was the winner. definitely think "Josephine" was much, much better. I liked the illustrations enough to share it at the Butler programs, but the text is just....for lack of a better word, awful....more
What saved this book for me was the explanations of the text in the back of the book. I think this, the questions, and the helpfu2015 Stonewall Winner
What saved this book for me was the explanations of the text in the back of the book. I think this, the questions, and the helpful tips for children are great inclusions. Not a fan of the illustrations, though....more
cute book about a 10-year-old girl who wants a dog and her parents won't let her have one. her grandfather comes up with a crazy plan that may or may cute book about a 10-year-old girl who wants a dog and her parents won't let her have one. her grandfather comes up with a crazy plan that may or may not work, depending on Zelly's persistance and dedication. deals with bullying, family issues, and friendships. very light-hearted though....more