Category Archives: Siblings

The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade

Posted on February 19, 2023 by susanh579

The Shadow Sister by Lily Meade. Sourcebooks Fire, 2023. 9781728264479  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4  Format: ARC Paperback (Publication date 6/27/23) Genre: Mystery What did you like about the book? Sutton is the worst … Continue reading →

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Belittled Women by Amanda Sellet

Posted on February 4, 2023 by susanh579

Belittled Women by Amanda Sellet. Clarion Books, HarperCollins, 2022. 9780358567356 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  A promising premise: In New Concord, Kansas, … Continue reading →

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Me and the Boss by Michelle Edwards, illustrated by April Harrison

Posted on January 22, 2023 by susanh579

Me and the Boss: A Story About Mending and Love by Michelle Edwards, illustrated by April Harrison. Anne Schwartz Books, 2022. 9780593310670 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you … Continue reading →

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The Epic Story of Every Living Thing by Deb Caletti

Posted on November 5, 2022 by kyurenka

            The Epic Story of Every Living Thing by Deb Caletti. Labyrinth Road/Random House, 2022. 9780593485507 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? 17-year-old … Continue reading →

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My Brother is Away by Sara Greenwood, illustrated by Luisa Uribe

Posted on October 29, 2022 by susanh579

My Brother is Away by Sara Greenwood, illustrated by Luisa Uribe. Random House Studio, 2022. 9780593127162  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? As the title suggests, … Continue reading →

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The Daredevils by Rob Buyea

Posted on September 29, 2022 by susanh579

The Daredevils by Rob Buyea. Delacorte Press, 2022. 9780593376140 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? It’s the summer before middle school, and twins … Continue reading →

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Something About Grandma by Tania de Regil

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Something About Grandma by Tania de Regil. Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536201949 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Julia is going to stay with Grandma without … Continue reading →

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Bhai For Now by Maleeha Siddiqui

Posted on September 10, 2022 by susanh579

Bhai For Now by Maleeha Siddiqui. Scholastic Press, 2022. 9781338702095  Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: ARC (publication date 10/4/22) Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Eighth grader Shaheer Atique … Continue reading →

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Beatrice Likes the Dark by April Genevieve Tucholke, illustrated by Khoa Le

Posted on September 5, 2022 by susanh579

Beatrice Likes the Dark by April Genevieve Tucholke, illustrated by Khoa Le. Algonquin Young Readers, 2022. 9781643751573  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book? Beatrice and Roo … Continue reading →

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How You Grow Wings by Rimma Onoseta

Posted on August 12, 2022 by susanh579

How You Grow Wings by Rimma Onoseta. Algonquin, 2022. 9781643751917 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: ARC Paperback (publication 8/9/22) Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Cheta and Zam are … Continue reading →

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