Category Archives: Realistic fiction

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Posted on May 28, 2023 by susanh579

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli. Balzer + Bray, 2023. 9780063045873 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Imogen takes her allyship seriously, attending Pride … Continue reading →

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Four Eyes by Rex Ogle, illustrated by Dave Valenza

Posted on May 16, 2023 by susanh579

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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The Puppy Who Ran Away by Holly Webb, illustrated by Sophy Williams

Posted on May 10, 2023 by susanh579

The Puppy Who Ran Away (Pet Rescue Adventures) by Holly Webb, illustrated by Sophy Williams. Tiger Tales, c2021, 2023. 9781664340435 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback chapter book Genre: Realistic fiction What did … Continue reading →

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It’s Boba Time for Pearl Li! by Nicole Chen

Posted on May 2, 2023 by susanh579

It’s Boba Time for Pearl Li! by Nicole Chen. Quill Tree, 2023. 9780063228610 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?  As 6th grade ends, … Continue reading →

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Royal Blood by Aimée Carter

Posted on April 30, 2023 by susanh579

Royal Blood by Aimée Carter. Delacorte Press, 2023. 9780593485897 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction [?], mystery What did you like about the book?  Is it realistic fiction if the … Continue reading →

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The Making of Yolanda La Bruja by Lorraine Avila

Posted on April 27, 2023 by kyurenka

The Making of Yolanda La Bruja by Lorraine Avila. Levine Querido, 2023. 9781646142439 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic Fiction/Paranormal What did you like about the book? The story begins on … Continue reading →

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Fly High Lolo by Niki Daly

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

Fly High, Lolo by Niki Daly. Catalyst Press, 2022. 9781946395658 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Paperback Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Lolo lives with her Mama and Gogo. Four … Continue reading →

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That Flag by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

That Flag by Tameka Fryer Brown, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. HarperCollins, 2023. 9780063093447 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? A consequential picture book encourages its readers, young … Continue reading →

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A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

A Work in Progress by Jarrett Lerner. Aladdin, 2023. 9781665905152 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Advance Reader’s Copy Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? When he was in fourth grade, … Continue reading →

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To Catch a Thief by Martha Brockenbrough

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Stephanie Tournas

To Catch a Thief by Martha Brockenbrough. Scholastic Press, 2023. 9781338818581 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Uncorrected proof Genre: Realistic fiction, mystery What did you like about the book? There is a thief at … Continue reading →

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