Probly more 3.5 for me. Please Goodreads get half stars!
From the author of The War that Saved my Life comes another great story for a read aloud for Probly more 3.5 for me. Please Goodreads get half stars!
From the author of The War that Saved my Life comes another great story for a read aloud for kids! Felt a lot like that one as well. It is the story of a French Jewish girl.
There was a lot of different religious views in this one (Judaism, Christianity, and Catholicism) which would be prompt great discussions. Couldn’t tell if the author was as leaning one way or the other but it mentions the belief of the one true God and what different beliefs systems hold get to heaven.
Be sure to listen to the epilogue. Thanks Libro for me audio copy.
Probly more of a 3.5. Not typical of the books we read aloud but good for kids to have a look at different types of books.
This book provided conversatiProbly more of a 3.5. Not typical of the books we read aloud but good for kids to have a look at different types of books.
This book provided conversation on different topics (one being homelessness). Some of the language the kid characters used I don’t allow mine to use and addressed it. One little inappropriate part I thot for kids that I skipped ahead....more
Have seen this series a lot for kids. We enjoyed it. The older kids enjoyed it and the mystery more than the two youngers. It was a bit more serious aHave seen this series a lot for kids. We enjoyed it. The older kids enjoyed it and the mystery more than the two youngers. It was a bit more serious as in forensic science/ chemistry/ toxicology “talk”. Nothing gruesome all but academic. The 12 year old main girl detective is following her love of mystery and wants to be an investigator.
Set in Victoria England, I loved all the smart and hard words she used. Loved how she explained everything in her own footnotes....more
Another book the Littles loved. They said a 4 star. This one had more battles and magic. Lots of chariot races!
Love learning more about Roman/ Greek mAnother book the Littles loved. They said a 4 star. This one had more battles and magic. Lots of chariot races!
Love learning more about Roman/ Greek mythology too. Lots of names and stories about Venus, Dianna, Caesar, Brutus etc. I’ve never been into books before with this focus but it might be time to start- interesting....more
I was so hesitant to start this series with my kids. We have loved her other books and I didn’t want to be disappointed. But I am loving this series. I was so hesitant to start this series with my kids. We have loved her other books and I didn’t want to be disappointed. But I am loving this series.
Love how she is incorporating Roman History into the story. It’s a story full of Greek mythology and magic and gladiator style fights. The characters feel really relatable too. Kids promptly asked for Book 2 after we finished Book 1....more
Loved this book. And so glad there is a second one.
At first we weren’t sure about it but the kids got really interested and invested in the characterLoved this book. And so glad there is a second one.
At first we weren’t sure about it but the kids got really interested and invested in the characters and their individual stories. It was interesting for the kids to have each part a different point of view. They caught on pretty fast to the plot changes.
It’s the story of 4 kids at a candy factory all together for a big competition. They all come in with big secrets and leave completely changed.
Loved the little nuggets of truth such as loving everyone, being real, kindness, and friendships.
There is some talk and mentions of after life and the realm beyond which some parents might want to talk about....more
Another great spy book! Such a good story. Undercover 12 year olds for the FBI. This book even gave a tour of the White House and some history behind Another great spy book! Such a good story. Undercover 12 year olds for the FBI. This book even gave a tour of the White House and some history behind it. A fun twisty plot even involving CIA, China, and a kidnapping. ...more
Kid's loved it. I liked this one as well. Still reminds me of a modern Mysterious Benedict Society.
It was very relatable to the kids. This one had moreKid's loved it. I liked this one as well. Still reminds me of a modern Mysterious Benedict Society.
It was very relatable to the kids. This one had more history facts and literature facts added in here and there.
We were listening to it on audio and then checked it out from the library and my oldest finished it by reading and then still listened....more
Another winner in the Littles arsenal of books. They said it reminded them of an older Encyclopedia Brown book.
It’s a great kid/ detective story- set iAnother winner in the Littles arsenal of books. They said it reminded them of an older Encyclopedia Brown book.
It’s a great kid/ detective story- set in Washington DC and FBI headquarters. The main character is a 12 year old boy which is a nice change. It teaches them beginning detective/ observation skills and of course a great mystery to be solved.
We are excited it’s a series too w three so far. They BEGGED me to start the next one. Free on Overdrive. ...more
Littles gave it a 5! They just love this series and now we are caught up again. They love the action/ characters/ intrigue.
…. I’m feeling Iike how many Littles gave it a 5! They just love this series and now we are caught up again. They love the action/ characters/ intrigue.
…. I’m feeling Iike how many more books are going to be in this series. After a certain time a series just needs to stop. Lol How much more trouble can Jerin get into?
This particular one had an element I really didn’t like. Instead of actual cursing it said “and he cursed”, “ he cursed under his breath” etc. Annoying and repetitive and not a good example.
The ending was really good! I liked the ending the best of all! ...more
Kids and I really enjoyed this newest book of hers I did get confused with all the main characters, but the kids enjoyed it.
So neat how so many peopleKids and I really enjoyed this newest book of hers I did get confused with all the main characters, but the kids enjoyed it.
So neat how so many people and kids were involved on both sides of the war. There wasn't one right and one wrong, all sides showed courage and bravery. We loved guessing how they would all meet at the end....more
Kids gave it a 5 star. They liked it because it was full of action.
.... We really like her books. This one I felt was more serious and had more pausingKids gave it a 5 star. They liked it because it was full of action.
.... We really like her books. This one I felt was more serious and had more pausing moments in it and we talked about different parts of the book. The Holocaust is a sad topic and this one was more intense. This one also talked more about the Jewish faith- some great talking points with the kids....more
A new series we have started! Some liked it and some didn’t but the overall sentiment was good. Lol The orders (12 year olds) liked it better than the A new series we have started! Some liked it and some didn’t but the overall sentiment was good. Lol The orders (12 year olds) liked it better than the 9 and 4 year olds. Some of the characters and events were confusing at time.
We had just come off a really good series so I think they are experiencing their first book hangover.
Medieval type story with lots of action and intrigue....more
And.... Here we are. The third in the series. My boy Littles gave it 5 stars bc of all the battle scenes.
My daughter and I were like ugh another battlAnd.... Here we are. The third in the series. My boy Littles gave it 5 stars bc of all the battle scenes.
My daughter and I were like ugh another battle scene. Lol
About 1/4th of the way to the end BOOM- huge plot twist which made me so happy. I was literally shouting as I was driving. Love it when the Littles see a possible plot twist and call it out!
Loving this series and we will soon be caught up and have to wait to Fall....more
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