so-soI wish there was a word, and there probably is –when you really enjoy a book, it could be five stars and then something happens to bump down your enjoyment. The something happens here is rather spoiler-y and although I guessed it, I didn‘t like how the other characters just… let the heartbreak happen.
There is still something missing from her books that stop me from loving them (ala Sarah Dessen) and I‘m not sure what it is.
“…a tent represented adventures and possibilities, giving you the stars every single night. But a house stayed in one place, safe but always the same.”
MG novel of self-discovery and truth finding mixed with tween awkwardness and a last name that nobody wants. 3.7 🌟
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pickMy almost 10 year old really liked the book. She liked learning about Willa‘s struggles with Sensory Processing Disorder (her Autistic brother has SPD & it helped her understand him). The story is told from Willa‘s perspective. I am a little more critical than my daughter, so it‘s a low pick for me. I do feel that representation matters & there needs to be more stories for kids about all kinds of disorders & disabilities. But…
“But somehow I got used to the idea of trying something new.“
This is a story published in 2023 about an eleven-year-old girl named Avery. She feels squished and invisible being surrounded by her six siblings. She helps and takes care of her other siblings when she can. This can be seen in the classroom with students who are in this situation. They feel invisible and may feel overstimulated with all that is expected of them. This is a story to read to help students who feel invisible to feel seen.
pickI really enjoyed reading this book. This book is relatable to students who feel invisible and unheard. This story is geared towards higher grades with students who have more responsibility within their family and community.
“If my cells don't work and Beep dies. Because I'll really need you. And I might not be my friend anymore.”
I would most definitely have this book in my classroom because it covers some very heavy topics in a realistic way.
pickKat, the girl in the family who everyone turns to when things get difficult. Especially now, when her beloved younger brother Beep is in his second leukemia relapse, and a bone marrow transplant from Kat may be his only chance. She‘s worried that she may not be up to the job: She can't finish homework, she's dealing with lost friendships, not being on the soccer team, and lots of heartache from a longing crush on her old best friend.
