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101 reviews
Love Your Church: 8 Great Things about Being a Church Member by Tony Merida
inspiring
reflective
5.0
Good-Bye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A short but beautifully written book.
Plan to Fail by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Plan to Fail follows immediately on the heels of its predecessor (Red Rover, Red Rover) and is a blast. The series is delightfully Scarecrow and Mrs. King-esque in terms of setup but with its own voice and an accidental spy pair who actually get along. Book 2 was a lark to read - really run. Only complaint: too short! But I also like that these pocket-sized stories can be read in one sitting (or late at night in bed, as the case may be). Definitely recommend. :)
The Thirteenth Hour by Quinn Sosna-Spear
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Josie Bloom and the Emergency of Life by Susan Hill Long
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Like Long's fanciful book The Magic Mirror, Josie Bloom is a serious story cast in a surprisingly lighthearted frame with quirky characters and a likeable, proactive, realistically drawn protagonist. I particularly enjoyed the way Long wove together Josie's problems, her friendship with Winky, and baseball.
The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.0
Well that was delightful.
Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood by Gary Paulsen
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
A fascinating, compelling read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Cursing, Gore, Violence, and War
Some tough topics here, but handled sensitively.
We're Not from Here by Geoff Rodkey
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a fun, charming, off-beat sci-fi adventure set in the future but with a very contemporary feel. I definitely want to read more from this author.