Friendship, Social Skills & School Life

Space Case (Moon Base Alpha)
Space Case (Moon Base Alpha)

Review:Dashiell Gibson, known as Dash, is actually bored and annoyed at living on the moon! Who would have thunk it? The food is bad, space is tight, the facilities are lacking and the low gravity takes a lot of getting used to. Like Teddy Fitzroy in the author's earlier book, BELLY UP, Dash clues in to a crime (human murder this time!) When Moon Base Alpha's doctor turns up dead, only Dash suspects he might not have walked out of the air lock willingly. With the help of fellow 12-year-old Kira, Dash p... Read more

There's a Nightmare in My Closet
There's a Nightmare in My Closet

Review:Ordered this book because my 3 year old started having nightmares and this book was well rated. Luckily I read the book before presenting it to her because she currently has no concept of something scary in her closet and I imagine this book would have created a new fear in her. I also thought it was weird that the child went to bed with a toy gun and a mini cannon. I know it's a toy gun, but I don't want my daughter to feel like she needs to equip herself with weapons to protect herself from ba... Read more

Island of Legends (The Unwanteds)
Island of Legends (The Unwanteds)

Review:I have read the first, second, third, and some of this book. The first book was pretty good and i finished it fast. It started going downhill from there. The rest of the books had mostly the same plot. Warning Spoilers 1, Aaron starts out visiting his brother, 2, something terrible happens to everyone, 3, there is a gruesome battle, 4, everything becomes magically good again. I thought some parts where was too intense for a children's book. This should've been a teen novel, or an adult book. Lik... Read more

Island of Silence (The Unwanteds)
Island of Silence (The Unwanteds)

Review:After having read the first Unwanteds, I wanted more. After noticing the SECOND book to the series, I seriously needed it. No, not wanted, NEEDED. These two books are amazingly written. The characters aren't just flat cardboard with no depth. No, they are given to you in rich detail! Lisa McMann, you have created a beautiful book. I must admit, Alex isn't that main character that is possible to hate. He is one of my favorite characters! Read. This. Book. Now. The only bad thing about it is that ... Read more

Island of Graves (The Unwanteds)
Island of Graves (The Unwanteds)

Review:This was hands down my favorite Unwanteds book. The battle scene was epic. However, I liked it most for Aaron. I was rooting for him since the Island of Silence. I was surprised it was Aaron who did all the things I expected Alex to do. Meghan was absent in this story, I'm not sure why, but I can tell she'll return in the 7th book. I also wouldn't be surprised Mr. Today decides to return. Read more

Island of Shipwrecks (The Unwanteds)
Island of Shipwrecks (The Unwanteds)

Review:I remember picking up the first book and just sitting down and reading. Then I'd look up and realize I've been there for a couple of hours that was 2 years ago. I forgot about this series then I was on my kindle and saw that the series continued, I was incredibly excited. All of the books were amazing but after reading this one. All the characters are much more in depth and you really care about them. But towards the end of this book the storyline changes in an interesting way. It's great! I rec... Read more

Island of Dragons (The Unwanteds)
Island of Dragons (The Unwanteds)

Review:The Unwanteds has been my favotite series for forever this book was a perfect ending with plenty of twists and turns I can't wait yo se what Thisbe and Filfer or fifer do in yje unwanteds quest series #beUnwanted!!!!! Read more

Island of Fire (The Unwanteds)
Island of Fire (The Unwanteds)

Review:I enjoyed the first 2 books in the UnWanted series snd I looked forward to the release if the third. Compared to its predcessors, this one is slowing moving and provides little additional character or plot development. One could read what I suspect will be the fourth book and miss very little. Read more

The Princess and the Pony
The Princess and the Pony

Review:Very cute and engaging. My daughters LOVE princesses (and a little potty humor) and I love that this princess is a warrior. Overall, this book is well written, the illustrations adorable, and I would recommend this book. Read more

I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens - 1980 (I Survived #14)
I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens - 1980 (I Survived #14)

Review:I love this series, but this book is extra special because of the story behind it. Lauren wrote the I Survived series for her three boys who disliked reading. She wanted stories for boys, with boy heroes. She succeeded so well that girls started asking for heroes too. In book 14 Lauren came through with Jess, but she didn’t forget boys. Jess and a pair of twin boys visit Mount. St. Helens eight weeks before the eruption. They’re trying to track down the truth about Skeleton Woman, but the ... Read more

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