Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
4.5 stars.
Maybe not everybody would love this romance between two teens with cancer as much as I did, but . . . I did. There’s a movie out now too. I have no idea how good it is.
Review: Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham
5 stars.
This is a graphic novel memoir detailing Shannon’s elementary school years. I really think every parent and every kid should read it and then talk about it afterward. I read the whole thing in one sitting, full on cried, and was in a funk thinking about it for the rest of the day.
Review: Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World by Dean and Shannon Hale
5 stars.
Hilarious. Cute. Full of heart. Fun. I enjoyed every page. I can’t wait for the sequel to come out this spring. The texts to the Avengers are maybe the best part, but the pages of names of squirrels and the awesome deaf character tie for second place.
Review: Wonder by R. J. Palacio
5 stars.
Now that the movie’s out, I think pretty much everyone knows what this book is. The movie was a faithful adaptation, but I still think you should read the book whether or not you’ve seen the movie. I was surprised over and over how the author could have gone over the line into cheese so easily, but she never did. It’s wonderful and moving and just right.
Review: Summerlost by Ally Condie
4 stars.
This is a contemporary middle grade story about a family dealing with grief staying at a summer house. The MC makes friends with a boy working at the Shakespeare festival. They unravel a mystery together and find some surprises along the way. It’s cute and wholesome and was perfect to read in the car while on vacation this summer. Nothing earth-shattering, but easy to read and easy to like.