Category Archives: Bullying

Four Eyes by Rex Ogle, illustrated by Dave Valenza

Four Eyes by Rex Ogle,  illustrated by Dave Valenza. Scholastic, 2023. 9781338574968 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: ARC (publication date 5/2/23) graphic novel Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? … Continue reading

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Anne of Greenville by Mariko Tamaki

Anne of Greenville by Mariko Tamaki. Melissa de la Cruz Studio/Hyperion, 2022. 9781368078405 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? I have to admit I … Continue reading

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Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia

Katzenjammer by Francesca Zappia. Greenwillow Books, HarperCollins, 2022. 9780063161658 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Horror What did you like about the book?  Love it or hate it; there’s no getting around … Continue reading

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Jennifer Chan is Not Alone by Tae Keller

Jennifer Chan is Not Alone by Tae Keller. Random House, 2022. 9780593310526 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  12-year-old Mallory Moss is just … Continue reading

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The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Raúf

The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q. Raúf. Delacorte Press, 2022. 9780593382028 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Hector is a troublemaker and a … Continue reading

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The View from the Very Best House in Town by Meera Trehan

            The View from the Very Best House in Town by Meera Trehan, Walker Books US, 2022. 9781536219241  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading

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