Everything on a Waffle

Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Primrose is an amazing kid. Her parents have been lost at sea and although everyone in the town thinks they are dead, she is absolutely sure that they are coming back. In the meantime, she lives with her uncle and learns to cook from a chef that puts everthing on waffles. There are a lot of people who care about what happens to her - and a few that don't. Despite her hardships, Primrose always sees the best in everything. She has a lot to teach us.



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Touch Blue

Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Tess lives on a small island and her school is going to close because there are not enough students. The island residents decide to bring in foster kids in order to keep the school open. Tess' family welcomes Aaron and he just wants to be left alone. She was hoping for so much more.


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The Watsons go to Birmingham - 1963

The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I loved this book because of the humor. The "Weird Watsons" from Flint Michigan is a unique family - to say the least. You will be laughing through tears during the first two-thirds of this book. It does become serious - instantly and you are left to work through serious issues. It is bound to lead to several discussions.



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Defiance

Defiance by Valerie Hobbs

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Toby is finally finished with his cancer treatment. To celebrate, he goes on vacation with his mom. He is so happy to be a "normal" kid that he ignores the lump that he finds. Will he find the courage to face his illness - again?



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