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Big Trouble in Little Spittle by Lucie Ebrey

adventurous funny fast-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? Yes

5.0

A cute story about finding yourself and who you want to be. We follow Abigail as she tries to become the deputy of Little Spittle but finds out just how hard it can be when the Bandit queen comes to town to steal the calcified heart and awaken dinomagik. Abigail along with Clementine, the daughter of the sheriff and current deputy, must find a way to stop the bandit queen but find themselves with more than they bargain for.
I really enjoyed the illustrations and the message of this book. This would be perfect for reluctant readers age 7+. 

Marnie Midnight and the Moon Mystery by Laura Ellen Anderson

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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? No

5.0

A cute story that follows Marnie Midnight as she starts at minibeast academy. We follow her as she makes some new friends and enemies, learns more about her hero Lunora Wingheart and finds out a few truths along the way. 
This is a fun story for 7+ about friendship and standing up for what you believe in. 

Abandoned Places of World War II by Michael Kerrigan

emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

An interesting collection of photos and descriptions of places we should never forget. From abandoned factories where V2 rockets were built to crumbling bunkers and sunken vessels, this book showcases the history of world war 2 through the buildings and wrecks left behind. A reflective and informative read, thank you NetGalley and Amber books Ltd for the opportunity to read and review this interesting book. 

The Snowcat Prince by Dina Norlund

adventurous emotional inspiring fast-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

5.0

A lovely book full of beautiful illustrations, perfect for reluctant readers. 
We follow Syv the snowcat prince as he journeys across the land to find a long lost magical crown and the Eldking. Along the way he learns some truths and how to break the curse. 
The perfect example of how bravery and kindness can conquer evil. 

When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller

challenging emotional 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

4.0

An emotional book that deals with a hard topic in a compassionate way. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Grief

A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison

adventurous hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

A fantastic read to get lost in. We follow Fliss, Betty and Charlie Widdershins as they try to break the family curse. Along the way we discover a shocking backstory and twists that make this a book you won’t be able to put down. 

Eowulf: Of Monsters & Middle School by Mike Cavallaro

adventurous inspiring 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

5.0

I loved this book. The illustrations are bright and eye catching perfect for reluctant readers. The story itself is jam packed with monsters, fight scenes and the friendship woes that come with school. 
We follow Eowulf as she learns some home truths about her family and herself and sets out to change them. Fans of Percy Jackson, D&D and Amari and the night brothers will enjoy this. 

Watermelon by Marian Keyes

emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.0

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

5.0

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

2.0