Review: Unfriended

Unfriended by Rachel Vail
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Excellent book to add to any middle school library collection. This book takes place during 8th grade and told from multiple perspectives. Both male and female perspectives from the same group of friends. Truly (main character) once was best friends with Natasha who "dumped" her for the popular kids. Truly has moved on and is now best friends with Hazel. That is until Natasha invites Truly to come sit with her one day at lunch at the popular table. Natasha clues the reader in on "her plan." A story that revolves around the inter workings of friendship in middle school as well as how social media & cyber bullying heighten all amounts of gossip! A read worth sharing with your children for them to understand the danger of social media and how to deal with conflict in their life. I really enjoyed the story and felt like I got to know the characters. I wasn't thrilled with the ending, but I would still recommend it to a reader.

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Review: Sisters

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This fun graphic novel is perfect for students in grades 6, 7 & 8. Raina is on a 3 week vacation with her family driving from California to Colorado. During this story, flashbacks fill in how Raina & her little sisters relationship has developed over time. Laugh out loud funny and easy to relate to. Great for reluctant readers as well as anyone looking for a fun read. Also by Raina Telgemeier: Smile & Drama. All 3 books are at the Lakeview Junior High IMC.

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Review: Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A cute take on Goldilocks & the three bears. Goldy Luck lives in China and finds herself at her neighbors house, a family of pandas, and goes through the motions of eating, sitting and sleeping. A cute lesson learned in the end and incorporating Chinese New Year. My kids loved it!

Monarch 2017 Nominee

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Review: Rhyme Schemer

Rhyme Schemer by K.A. Holt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A perfect read for reluctant readers in grades 6,7,8. Kevin the main character's journey from being the bully to being bullied. A clever book, written in verse, where all students can relate to Kevin.

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