Magic Tree House: Midnight on the Moon by Mary Pope Osborne

4 stars One of the great things about this series is that even though this is the eighth book, it is still as fun to read as the first ones. a fun, educational adventure. I absolutely adore this series. I also liked how Annie and Jack’s differences are celebrated especially in this book. Annie is…

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Judy Moody, M.D.: The Doctor is in! by Megan McDonald

4 stars Great book. I love this series so much and it doesn’t depreciate as the books go on, which is the case with many series. I really liked how some of the jokes from previous books made a comeback in this one (aardwolf). Very humorous and fun. This is such an awesome series for…

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Darkness Overturned by EsthersChild

2 stars I received a copy of this book through Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. This book just wasn’t for me. There is no doubt that EsthersChild (Patricia Struntz) had a very hard life and overcame so much. She is a very strong person and I am glad that her faith in God…

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Judy Moody Declares Independence by Megan McDonald

4 stars Classic Judy Moody. This is such a great series. I loved how this book was educational and still entertaining. Judy Moody is such an independent character in general, but her independence is really highlighted in this hilarious story as she tries to convince her parents not to treat her like a baby anymore….

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Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

4 stars I will admit, it took me quite a long time to get into this book. But by the end, I loved it. I remember trying to read this book multiple times growing up, but I just couldn’t get through it. The first few chapters are interesting, but they really drag on. The book…

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Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald

3 stars A cute branch off of the Judy Moody series. I didn’t like this as much as the Judy Moody books I have read. The whole thing didn’t go as in depth as the previous series in my opinion. The writing was more simplistic, making it easier for younger readers to read. I did…

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Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

5 stars A beautifully written story of faith, hope, and perseverance. This is a fantastic read. I loved it. I’ll admit, the start of it was very hard to read. So much tragedy at the beginning. But as the novel went on, I really enjoyed it. I love how much Esperanza grew and matured. A…

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Horrible Harry and the Christmas Surprise by Suzy Kline

2 stars This was a very easy read. There are only four chapters, each of which are pretty short. This book was okay. It is the first Horrible Harry book I have read. It was cute and the writing was simple. I did like the ending, but overall it wasn’t a very interesting read for…

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Magic Tree House: Dolphins at Daybreak by Mary Pope Osborne

4 stars No matter how many of these books I read, I just can’t get enough. I love this series. A quick, fun read that is educational and entertaining. This book was more suspenseful than some of the other ones I have read and it worked very well. I really liked that Osborne worked respecting…

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