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164 reviews

Mermaids: The Myths, Legends, & Lore by Skye Alexander

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

An excellent book with good, well-researched information. It’s given beautifully with plenty of illustrations. Skye Alexander never disappoints!

Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur

adventurous dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

A Sky of Paper Stars by Susie Yi

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Very sad story, but touching. The art is cute and expressive.

Bunny by Mona Awad

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Séance Tea Party by Reimena Yee

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Really good story! I liked Alexa’s character especially. The art is cute!

Deephaven by Ethan M. Aldridge

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutely amazing!! Dark and spooky and mysterious. Perfect for that kid who wishes that they went to a haunted boarding school!

The Homeschooling Starter Guide: How to Create and Adapt the Best Education Action Plan for Your Needs by Gina M. Riley

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

An excellent guide to get started homeschooling. Riley supports her advice with previous research and science while also mixing her own personal anecdotes when homeschooling her son. The resources and references listed are also a good source to look into the topics of homeschooling and alternative schooling methods further!

The Four-Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life by Durenda Wilson

informative reflective medium-paced

2.0

The homeschooling information is great and I agree with most of it! I love that they were still able to get the most out of educating their children while having a slow lifestyle and adjusting everything based on the child.
 However, the book unfortunately is VERY Christian centered, to the point where I’m not sure why God is brought up? There is no mention of Christianity on the title or cover, so this should have been made much clearer. 
Additionally, while not blatant, there is slightly transphobic language such as “I grew up in a time when boys were boys and girls were girls”, so take note of that as well. Honestly, while the homeschooling info is good, you’re probably better off finding a different book that’s more secular.

Fantastic Tales of Nothing by Fanny Rodriguez, Alejandra Green

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

It’s a good book! Classic fantasy adventure. Probably good for a kid just getting into fantasy—if you’ve been reading fantasy stories for a while though, you may get bored

Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Still such a lovely classic! And the narrator did a fantastic job of really selling the dreamy, sapphic vibes