Playing sports in the late 70s and early 80s, the struggle for girl athletes portrayed in this book is real. Living in Indiana, the basketball historyPlaying sports in the late 70s and early 80s, the struggle for girl athletes portrayed in this book is real. Living in Indiana, the basketball history and culture is accurate. Being a graduate of Butler University, the pictures of Hinkle Fieldhouse are nostalgic. I absolutely adored this book. I even got a little teary-eyed at the end! The back pages with the story of the three athletes on which this story was based, made me appreciate Matt Tavares' research and accuracy. I can't wait to get this in my classroom this fall....more
What a book! Two of my high school friends grew up struggling with eating disorders, ten years before Jake's story began. We, their friends, didn't knWhat a book! Two of my high school friends grew up struggling with eating disorders, ten years before Jake's story began. We, their friends, didn't know about it, and then when we did, we really didn't understand. As I was reading this, I wondered if this was the type of pain they went through. Did they feel this alone? Should we have seen something sooner? I wish they could have read a book like this all those years ago, and I wish we, as their friends, could have read it too. ...more
Running Out of Time is a 30 year old book with a new cover! I grabbed it because of its cover appeal and because it takes place in Indiana, my home stRunning Out of Time is a 30 year old book with a new cover! I grabbed it because of its cover appeal and because it takes place in Indiana, my home state. It is what we would expect from Margaret Peterson Haddix. This was a quick read with an engaging plot twist, something I was not expecting. If your students read and enjoyed Masterminds by Gordon Korman, then they would love this one!...more
I love this sequel even more than I loved the first one. Everyone goes through grief in different ways, and Coyote shows us that sometimes it's not abI love this sequel even more than I loved the first one. Everyone goes through grief in different ways, and Coyote shows us that sometimes it's not about letting go but changing our grip. Having a big birthday this year, I am grateful for meeting Doreen in this book and showing me how lucky I am to have outlived so many things. This book is due out in early March, and this is one you will want to have on your shelves!...more
I am not a fantasy reader. I do not "live" well in unknown worlds so I was hesitant to start Wand by Landra Jennings. But I adored Mira, the main charI am not a fantasy reader. I do not "live" well in unknown worlds so I was hesitant to start Wand by Landra Jennings. But I adored Mira, the main character. Mira has lost everyone she has loved and has forgotten the words her dad once told her, "The more people you love, the bigger your heart gets." As she struggles to find her true home, she realizes the place we belong is right where we are. This book has a touch of fairytale magic, enchantment, and pixie dust but enough realism to hold me grounded in the story. At 215 pages, this book will appeal to many of my readers....more
What a great book! If you have any girl basketball players, I highly recommend this one! Basketball, friendships, rivalries, and March Madness! What’sWhat a great book! If you have any girl basketball players, I highly recommend this one! Basketball, friendships, rivalries, and March Madness! What’s not to like?!?! Being from Indiana, I would have loved the girls to have chosen the movie "Hoosiers" to watch!...more
I am not really sure what I think about this one yet. The metaphorical twist at the end was the best part--very unique! Some things at the end kept meI am not really sure what I think about this one yet. The metaphorical twist at the end was the best part--very unique! Some things at the end kept me from giving this 5 stars, but it definitely has all the feels and kept me reading!...more
I won a copy of Saving Sunshine on Twitter from the author. The sibling issues were realistic and portrayed real family issues. I also loved how snippI won a copy of Saving Sunshine on Twitter from the author. The sibling issues were realistic and portrayed real family issues. I also loved how snippets of informational text were included. I hope that kids can learn just how harmful their words can be when they don't understand someone's culture or religion....more
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