Review – How to Steal a Dog
I promised this review a few days ago, but I’m just now getting around to posting; I’m sorry. How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O’Connor Summary Georgina’s dad has left. She, her brother, and their...
View ArticleNo Talking! – Review
I have had this book read for about a month now, but I am playing catch-up on book reviews; I hope you don’t mind. No Talking by Andrew Clements Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher:...
View ArticleReview – Poison Ink
I have been very fortunate to get hooked up with Jill from The Well Read Child to do some book reviews. Today she has posted my review on Poison Ink. Head on over and check it out! I hope you enjoy...
View ArticleWhat’s to Come?
I am getting ready to leave for Austin to attend a birthday party for the sweetest lady who just turned 100 years old! Reviews to be posted this week: Creepers, The Day Leo Said “I Hate You!”, and...
View ArticleReview – The Day Leo Said I Hate You!
I was lucky enough to receive this book in a blog giveaway. I had seen posts about it and knew I had to read it for myself. I even shared it with a group of 2nd graders today…they loved it! That...
View ArticleBTT – Honesty from Reviewers
Suggested by JM: I receive a lot of review books, but I have never once told lies about the book just because I got a free copy of it. However, some authors seem to feel that if they send you a copy...
View ArticleReview – An Apple for Harriet Tubman
Last week was a great week for us here at school. Our librarian received a $10,000 Title I book order! It was so much fun going through all of the books. This is one of them, that I thought was...
View ArticleWhat’s Coming?
I am in the middle of sitting with students who have finished their mid-year writing assessment, but their classes are not finished, so I can not release them. Oh the joys of small group standardized...
View ArticleReview – Still There, Clare
Thank you to Caroline at Chronicle Books for sending me all three books in the Clare Series! Title: Still There, Clare Author: Yvonne Prinz Review Copy Provided by: Publisher Summary of Book: Clare...
View ArticleReview – Not Fair, Clare
This is the 2nd book in the Clare Series. Title: Not Fair, Clare Author: Yvonne Prinz Review Copy Provided by: Chronicle Books Summary of Book: It’s the first day of eighth, but Clare isn’t...
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