Get the Scoop on Animal Poop by Dawn Cusick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A fun read. I bet you'll giggle at least once!

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the BEST children's book I have read in several years. You will root for Ivan and all of his friends, both human and non-human. Everyone should read this book and pass it on. GREAT read aloud for teachers.

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Our Only May Amelia

Our Only May Amelia by Jennifer L. Holm

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


May Amelia is part of a close knit Finnish community that settled in Washington state at the turn of the century. She is the only girl in her family and she has SEVEN brothers. She loves hanging out with her brothers and acting like a tomboy - but unfortunately her mother and father have different ideas.



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Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van Draanen

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Sammy gets a pair of binoculars and when she is looking out her Grandma's window, she sees a someone stealing across the street. When the thief sees her she waves at him. Crazy - right? Sammy is always getting herself into trouble but she always gets the criminal. A smart and funny mystery series.



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Inside Out & Back Again

Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


This is an autobiographical tale about Lai's life. She was 10 years old during the Fall of Saigon. Her family must flee South Korea and they immigrate to the United States - Alabama to be more precise.



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Bootleg: Murder Moonshine and the Lawless Year of Prohibition

Bootleg: Murder, Moonshine, and the Lawless Years of Prohibition by Karen Blumenthal

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


An in depth look at prohibition; the reasons for it and why it went horribly wrong. Recommend for upper middle school and high school students.



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Dead End in Norvelt

Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Jack Gantos writes a semi-autobiographical tale about growing up in the Midwest, being grounded all summer and writing obituaries for all of the old people who dropping like flies. Laugh out loud funny!



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