Author Archives: Stephanie Tournas

When the Storm Comes by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Yaeeun Yoo

Posted on June 3, 2020

When the Storm Comes by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Yaeeun Yoo. Nancy Paulsen Books, 9780399546099, 2020  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book?  In this colorful picture … Continue reading →

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It’s a Moose by Meg Rosoff, illustrated by David Ercolini

Posted on June 3, 2020

It’s a Moose by Meg Rosoff, illustrated by David Ercolini. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 9780399166648, 2020  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book?  This is the story of … Continue reading →

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Nori by Rumi Hara

Posted on June 3, 2020

Nori by Rumi Hara. Drawn & Quarterly, 2020. 9781770463974 Format: Paperback Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Realistic What did you like about the book? First published as a series of minicomics, this book features short vignettes … Continue reading →

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Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments by Dr. Kate Biberdorf

Posted on June 1, 2020

Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments by Dr. Kate Biberdorf. Philomel, 2020. 9780593116166 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 What did you like about the book? Over two dozen science experiments to do at … Continue reading →

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Private Lessons by Cynthia Salaysay

Posted on June 1, 2020

Private Lessons by Cynthia Salaysay. Candlewick, 2020. 9781536209600 Format: Hardcover Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Genre:  Realistic fiction/#MeToo What did you like about the book? Seventeen year old Claire has led a life defined by two things: … Continue reading →

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Haunted: Field of Screams by Joel A. Sutherland

Posted on May 31, 2020

Haunted: Field of Screams by Joel A. Sutherland. Sourcebooks, 9781728225944, 2019 Format: Hardcover, 192 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Genre:  Horror Fiction What did you like about the book? This simple tale begins with Darius and Ryan, … Continue reading →

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Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick

Posted on May 31, 2020

Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 9781984815316, 2020 Format: Hardcover, 286 pages Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Genre:  Realistic Fiction/ Mystery What did you like about the book? Life for thirteen year old Frankie can be … Continue reading →

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