To Night Owl From Dogfish (Hardcover)

By Holly Goldberg Sloan, Meg Wolitzer

$17.99

ISBN: 9780525553236

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Published: Dial Books - February 12th, 2019

To be honest, this book put a smile on my face. It’s a wonderful family story told through letters and emails bewteen two girls who go from enemies, to friends, to sisters. I really liked the language of it, especially since it really did seem to capture how two 12 years olds speak to each other. It’s a really lovely book, and I think that it shares a really good message about what it means to be a family.

Young reviewer Frannie

Crown of Feathers (Hardcover)

By Nicki Pau Preto

$19.99

ISBN: 9781534424623

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Published: Simon Pulse - February 12th, 2019

Val and Veronyka are two sisters who want to be Phoenix Riders more than anything else in the world. Since their grandma’s death, Val and Veronyka have been inseparable. But when Val betrays her sister, Veronyka decides she’s going to pretend to be a boy to join the Phoenix Rider’s ranks. A beautifully written book about what it means to love someone in spite of their faults, this novel will probably appeal to fans of Disney's Mulan. I honestly believe readers need an entire series about Val and Veronyka.

Young reviewer Frannie

Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) (Hardcover)

By Mac Barnett, Mike Lowery (Illustrator)

$12.99

ISBN: 9781338143591

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Published: Orchard Books - September 11th, 2018

Kid Spy is a hilarious book about Mac B., who becomes a secret agent for the Queen of England. She needs him to help get back her Coronation Spoon, which she thinks the King of France stole. The author says it's non-fiction, and it sounds like a real spy mission. Trust the author and enjoy the story. I recommend this book to kids who like funny mysteries and books by Jeff Kinney.

Young reviewer Emeline