Litsy

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picked this up on indie bkstore day from Changing Hands pop up shop of banned books. The Tangs move to the US for a better life. This book is really upbeat,yet doesn‘t sugar coat how they are exploited by a hotel owner as mom,dad,& daughter Mia do everything to run a motel owned by a guy who only pays them part of the cost of a nights stay. I was joyful to watch them slowly find some success while not losing their empathy. Mia, a super character

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SayersLover

Impossible Creatures | Katherine Rundell

so-so

Good potential but this one felt rushed. Pacing and storyline got really choppy halfway through and the main characters lacked depth. Some important characters are removed from the story when the author doesn‘t have time for them. If there are already planned sequels why the rush?

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thegirlwiththelibrarybag

The Change (Animorphs #13) | K.A. Applegate

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That pesky Ellimist is back! And “not interfering” in what could be interpreted as quite an interfering way…

This is a Tobias book and we *finally* see him offered something of a pathway back to being a real boy.

Really enjoyed getting to meet two Yerk free Hork-Bajir and how it challenged all of the Animorphs previous assumptions about them being violent (like, them eating bark and using their blades primarily as tools rather than weapons).

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Roary47

The Tea Dragon Society | Katie O'Neill (Cartoonist)

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4.5✨This was such a warm and sweet graphic novel. It left me feeling relaxed and inspired. I felt it was too short and could have had more depth. I‘m interested to see what the next book has to offer. @Littlewolf1

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Read4life

Keeper of the Lost Cities | Shannon Messenger

#SundayFunday @BookmarkTavern

I‘d love to try all the delicious treats in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series. 😋

BookmarkTavern Looks fun! Thanks for posting! 2d

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5feet.of.fury

Star Wars: Lando's Luck | Justina Ireland

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Cute story! More about Princess Rinetta than Lando, but not bad for a middle grade filler episode.

May the Fourth be with you!

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ncsufoxes

The One and Only Ruby | Katherine Applegate

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Big thumbs up from the 9 year old as we continue through the series. Things we learned: elephants are now growing shorter tusks due to years of poaching (which is sad but cool how biology works as a way to try & protect the species). In the author‘s notes she gave some good resources: Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (oldest elephant sanctuary) & Elephant Voices website has elephant ethograms where you can learn all about elephant behaviors. She also

ncsufoxes reminded people to stay away from side of the road places offering elephant rides. If you want to see elephants or other wildlife go through ecotourism programs that allow people to see nature while protecting it. 3d

TheBookHippie Sheldrick is wonderful!!! 3d

TheBookHippie I love this book too. 3d

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