Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere by Elise Gravel

4 stars I actually really enjoyed this book. For starters, Olga is awesome. She loves animals (because humans are gross and horrible- I agree) and wants to be a scientist when she grows up. She accepts all the gross animal things (farts, pee) and isn’t too fazed by them. There are many humorous situations that…

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The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger

2 stars This book was okay. Keplinger did some cool things with stereotypes and labels, but for the most part the book was just boring and repetitive. I watched the movie version at some point and honestly can’t remember anything about it. I saw this in the library and the bright pink spine was just…

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The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

3 stars This is one of those books that are tricky to review. I can’t quite put my finger on what I didn’t like. I don’t think there was anything present that I didn’t like per se, it was more of what was lacking. I just didn’t feel that burning in my chest, that rushing…

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Lord Garmadon, Evil Dad (The LEGO Ninjago Movie) by Michael Petranek

3 stars A funny book told from the perspective of Lord Garmadon. Petranek perfectly captures Garmadon’s wit, arrogance, and cluelessness, making for an entertaining read. This is basically a set-up to the story from the movie. Nothing much happens in the book itself, it just sets the stage for Garmadon and Lloyd. Still, it was…

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