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I feel really mixed about this one. On the one hand, it‘s a chapter book appropriate for young readers who read above their grade level - which is hard to find. It‘s got strong female protagonists. It‘s got interesting magic. On the other hand, the world building is slow and incomplete. There are pacing problems with how the lead character “discovers” her skills. But perhaps my biggest complaint and reason for pan (in comments)

my kid came home with this today, ouuuuu 😍😍

This was the 3rd book I got today from the library sale rack!!! I haven‘t heard to much about it but the librarian said it‘s really a great read. Has anyone read this?

My #currentread is a steampunk adventure for tweens/teens. It's a fun, light read and I'm really enjoying it so far. #riotgrams

This is a fun story! Two friends end up on the run and encounter creatures, adventures, and new friends. With elements of magic, machines, steampunk, fantastic beasts, and kingdoms at war, this book is fast-moving and has a lot to enjoy. The first in a trilogy, I am excited to read more!

Was diagnosed today with strep throat and and ear infection. 😫 Crawling into bed now with this fun story as a distraction to my discomfort. My first steampunk! 😍 #oregonbattleofthebooks #obob #middlegrade

2017 #4 Steampunk YA Audio This was definitely for the younger YA group with a hint of blushing crushes. Overall an interesting premise and world construction. I think that I would have liked more and was left a little but why at the end. Remembering though that I am not the intended audience it was good with action and strong female characters. Similar to the Burn series but less romancy.

Really though, some of my #2017mostanticipatedbooks are not even in this picture. They're on hold at the library! Which is why i have my library card sitting there haha .. though I an excited for This Savage Song, Blood for Blood, Dorothy Must Die, and rereading The Golden Compass!

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Behind on my yearly reading goal, so let's see how many 9-12 books I can read in a day.

ISO middle grade book recommendations. Must have a beautiful cover, fantasy a plus. My daughter became a reader overnight. I'm overjoyed. There is a catch, as there often is in parenting. She only wants to read what is on my bookshelf and my bookshelf is not 9 year old reader friendly. I picked the prettiest middle grade covers I could find in our tiny library and have slipped them onto my shelf among my YA collection. These should hold her over.

I was hooked! Several other teachers said they couldn't get into it, but...not me! Moving friendship, creative story line, fantastical characters!

Had a hard time getting into this audio. Not sure if it's the book or narration or just not feeling a kids book at the mo. Moving on!

My audio to make the chores count towards #24in48 @24in48