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Sep 1

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers #2) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

5 stars A fantastic follow-up to the first book. Wonderfully written with unforgettable characters. Same charm as the first book with additional characters (along with old favorites), new adventures, and new problems to solve. In this one, the Vanderbeekers forge new friendships, reunite with established friends, make some unexpected discoveries, and band together to beautify…

When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

Jul 10

McKenzie

When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed

5 stars A heartfelt book recounting Omar Mohamed’s experiences growing up in Dadaab, a refugee camp in Kenya. The book goes through Mohamed’s daily life and long-term struggles including taking care of his brother, arguments with friends, trying to get an education in the camp, learning English, coping with food shortages, fighting for resettlement in…

Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales #1) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

Jul 6

McKenzie

Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales #1) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

3 stars A spooky tale for young horror fans. The story follows the Finn family. Having recently lost their mother, Liam and Kelly aren’t thrilled about moving to Upstate New York. Then odd things start happening around their new home and they quickly learn its more than just a fixer upper. Some great lines and…

I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 (I Survived #16) by Lauren Tarshis

Jul 4

McKenzie

I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 (I Survived #16) by Lauren Tarshis

3 stars A good look at what life was like in America in the late 1800s. The story centers around people moving to settle in the Midwest, including run-ins with wildlife such as grasshopper plagues and rattlesnakes, daily chores, extreme weather, and general living conditions. The blizzard itself is a pretty small section of the…

Jun 30

McKenzie

Rules of Summer by Shaun Tan

4 stars Weird and wonderful. Exactly what I’ve come to expect from Tan. As always, he creates a fascinating world, filled with mystery and wonder. Through mistakes, fights, and reconciliation, follow two boys through their adventures. Each page has its own story, depicting an event in one remarkable summer. From parades and parties to undercover…

The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition by Anne Frank, Edited by Otto H. Frank and Mirjam Pressler, Translated by Susan Massotty

May 31

McKenzie

The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition by Anne Frank, Edited by Otto H. Frank and Mirjam Pressler, Translated by Susan Massotty

4 stars A powerful read that provides valuable insight. This is a great resource for understanding an important part of history both in terms of some of its major events as well as how individuals dealt with and reacted to the times. An excellent example of putting a face to history. The definitive edition adds…

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers #1) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

May 26

McKenzie

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers #1) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

5 stars A delightful read featuring a rambunctious family, a loving neighborhood, and a landlord with a mysterious past. This was such a fun book to listen to. As an only child who grew up in the middle of nowhere, I was instantly pulled in by this charming family of seven and their connections to…

The Duke & I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn, Narrated by Rosalyn Landor (Audiobook)

May 16

McKenzie

The Duke & I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn, Narrated by Rosalyn Landor (Audiobook)

3 stars I was instantly pulled into this book. Partly because of how much I enjoyed the show, but it was easy to get caught up in the story and Quinn’s world. The Bridgerton family and their drama was a nice escape from the real world and overall this was a very entertaining read (or…

Jan 27

McKenzie

Just Pretend by Tori Sharp

3 stars I’ll start by saying I’m not usually a huge fan of realistic, middle-grade graphic novels and did not initially realize this was a memoir. Overall, I thought the story was okay. There is plenty readers can relate to: parental divorce, fighting with siblings, new friendships, school drama, growing need for independence, friends moving…

The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes #1) by Nancy Springer

Jan 9

McKenzie

The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes #1) by Nancy Springer

5 stars Was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I watched the Netflix adaptation when it first came out and found it interesting enough. Thus, I expected to feel similarly about the book. However, I was instantly pulled in and did not want to put this down. There are various changes made…

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The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden (The Vanderbeekers #2) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

Home Sweet Horror (Scary Tales #1) by James Preller, Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno

I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 (I Survived #16) by Lauren Tarshis

Rules of Summer by Shaun Tan

The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition by Anne Frank, Edited by Otto H. Frank and Mirjam Pressler, Translated by Susan Massotty

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers #1) by Karina Yan Glaser, Narrated by Robin Miles

The Duke & I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn, Narrated by Rosalyn Landor (Audiobook)

Just Pretend by Tori Sharp

The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes #1) by Nancy Springer