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222 reviews

Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age by Julie Bogart

challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

The Accidental Dating Experiment by Lauren Blakely

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Petals and Punches by Lori Thorn

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood by Robert Beatty

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

If you like "Magic Tree House" books and "Pictures of Hollis Woods" you would enjoy reading "Syliva Doe and the 100-Year Flood."

The plot unfolds at a brisk pace, filled with twists and turns that keep the reader engaged from start to finish. Beatty seamlessly weaves together elements of mystery and magic realism, creating a world that feels both familiar and fantastical. Sylvia is a protagonist that shows bravery and vulnerability as she navigates the challenges placed in front of her.

For sixth grade readers and above that like adventure, mystery, and serious topics, this is a great read! There is a kiss, so it would be appropriate for some 4th and 5th graders depending on their maturity level.

Arc provided by NetGalley

The Women by Kristin Hannah

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense 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? Yes

4.75

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

adventurous challenging dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race by Chris Grabenstein

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

Jasmine Is Haunted by Mark Oshiro

challenging dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.5

Thank you to #netgalley for the digital ARC of this book!
While the beginning was slow to get into, the pay off at the end was worth it.
A sweet middle grade book that is also a little spooky!

The Spoiler by L.E. Todd

emotional funny reflective sad tense 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

I was able to get my hands on an ARC of this book through #netgalley and I couldn’t put it down. A rollercoaster of emotions! 

** 😜
I don’t usually mind a miscommunication trope, but this one got to be a little too much.