Category: Book Reviews
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“Wonder” by R.J. Palacio follows ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who has facial differences. Transitioning to middle school, he faces bullying but finds friendship with Jack, Summer, and his sister Via. Through challenges, he learns to navigate friendships and acceptance.
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“George’s Marvelous Medicine” by Roald Dahl tells the story of a brave boy named George who creates a wild concoction for his grumpy grandmother. The book explores themes of mischief and consequences while imparting a caution against taking matters into…
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What Happened To Those Girls – by Carlyn Greenwald [Author of Murder Land] This book is about a girl named Emma who figures out that her three friends lied to her. Her friends go on a camping trip that she…
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is an exciting fantasy adventure about a 12-year-old boy who discovers he is a demigod. As Percy enters Camp Half-Blood and begins a dangerous quest, he faces monsters, uncovers secrets, and learns…
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“Steve Jobs: The Man Who Thought DIFFERENT” by Karen Blumenthal explores the life of Steve Jobs through seven pivotal steps: Iconoclast, Inventor, Visionary, Genius, Adopted, Dropout, and Fired. Key figures include Steve Wozniak and Laurene Powell. The book highlights important…
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“The Science of Breakable Things” by Tae Keller follows Natalie, a girl whose mother suffers from depression linked to a failed botanical project. Alongside her friends, she participates in an Egg Drop competition to earn money for a trip to…
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The Wizard of OZ by L. Frank Baum Puffin In Bloom series This is the book that I recently read. Since Wicked 2 is out, I decided to read The Wizard of Oz to know the story after Wicked. This…
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Because of Winn-Dixie follows a girl named Opal who finds a messy dog at a supermarket, naming him Winn-Dixie. Through their bond, Opal makes friends in her new town and learns to face her past, particularly regarding her mother.
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“Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson tells the story of two mice and two little people navigating a maze in search of cheese after it runs out. The narrative emphasizes the importance of adapting to change and explores…
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The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo This book is about a young mouse named Despereaux that lives in a castle. But he is different from other mice [his family] who also lives in the castle. He would not eat…
