The companion novel to Cinders, Charming by Mette Bach focuses on the alternate point of view of the love interest in this Cinderella story retelling. Another hi/lo title, this book seeks to increase interest and confidence in young readers who have struggled by appealing to common interests of today's teenager and using easy to read language.…
I have been waiting for The Similars by Rebecca Hanover for ages. I'm certain that this is going to be one of those books that is just downright amazing and it's been on my TBR for a long while and I can't wait to read it. Though I did not add it recently, it is still a 2019…
My Island by Stephanie Demasse-Pottier and Seng Soun Ratanavanh is the sort of book that will really capture a kid's attention if they're into pictures and images. Since, typically, that's most children I can definitely see this book being a success to an extent. It's very pretty and colorful, filled with a multitude of exciting…
It's my favorite time of the week, Cover Love Friday! Among many of the books I've chosen for these, there does often seem to be a theme. For this one it fits the water theme. It's kind of a travesty that I haven't read this one yet. I know I had planned to, but as usual…
Before Cinders by Mette Bach I had never actually read a hi/lo title before. As someone who basically loved reading from the first time she came across a book, these sort of books weren't typically on my radar. But I do deeply appreciate the goal to push for increasing reading interest for young readers who've perhaps…
I think the title of this cartoon collection is a little misleading, at least to the average person. The Ultimate Cartoon Book of Book Cartoons edited by Bob Eckstein is a wonderful and amusing collection of artwork that really captures various pieces of living in a world where books and writing are the main focus…
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