While the plot is interesting, the writing was pretty dated (1970s). It was interesting to read the interview at the back of the book about how very dWhile the plot is interesting, the writing was pretty dated (1970s). It was interesting to read the interview at the back of the book about how very different the movie was compared to this novel.
If you enjoy sobbing for about 100 pages, this is the one for you! All kidding aside, this is an emotional roller coaster but such a great story. A boIf you enjoy sobbing for about 100 pages, this is the one for you! All kidding aside, this is an emotional roller coaster but such a great story. A book club 2025 pick.
Selah's growth and understanding of how her brain and body work gives the reader so much insight to life as a person living on the spectrum. I listeneSelah's growth and understanding of how her brain and body work gives the reader so much insight to life as a person living on the spectrum. I listened to this novel and I do feel that a free verse novel deserves to be read in print. There were so many times as I listened that I wondered how the words were arranged on the page. Book Club will be discussing this one soon and I'm eager to hear how the students liked it.
"Jackie Goonie-Pie" will forever remain one of my most favorite fictional characters. I'm so glad Gary D. Schmidt continued the story of Jupiter and a"Jackie Goonie-Pie" will forever remain one of my most favorite fictional characters. I'm so glad Gary D. Schmidt continued the story of Jupiter and all the wonderful people in her orbit.
The ending did pull everything together and it was a complete guessing game until then. Fun if you enjoy suspense and imminent danger with a dash of rThe ending did pull everything together and it was a complete guessing game until then. Fun if you enjoy suspense and imminent danger with a dash of romance.
A quick read with a lot of elements to unpack: an intruder in a school, lockdown, friendship worries and a new reality of a parental separation. I absA quick read with a lot of elements to unpack: an intruder in a school, lockdown, friendship worries and a new reality of a parental separation. I absolutely loved the main character Ava and her bravery. Despite the majority of this novel being about a lockdown (that is NOT a drill), there are many moments of levity. (I actually laughed out loud about the tater tots!)
Kicking off the new year with a new graphic novel. Hilarious and poignant in equal parts.
Author Paul Gilligan is remembering a moment of his life thaKicking off the new year with a new graphic novel. Hilarious and poignant in equal parts.
Author Paul Gilligan is remembering a moment of his life that coincided with the release of the movie Jaws. Paul was never a particularly brave and courageous child and this time in his life when he’s 10 years old in 1975 is a peek at what it means to truly be a good friend and how to come into your own and believe in yourself.
I really wanted to love this one...a twist on the ever popular World War II novels in my library. However despite being a shorter novel, the plot wasnI really wanted to love this one...a twist on the ever popular World War II novels in my library. However despite being a shorter novel, the plot wasn't quick enough to keep me turning the pages and so this one took me a long time to finish.
Middle school stand-up comedians! I loved the relationship between Kyle and Clay. Their loyalty and understanding of each other was so heartwarming. TMiddle school stand-up comedians! I loved the relationship between Kyle and Clay. Their loyalty and understanding of each other was so heartwarming. There are lots of funny jokes and scenes. Highly recommended. Grades 6 and up.
In the author’s note, “a secret I didn’t understand until I grew up is that you get to be a grown-up for most of your life.” Hang in there kids! This too shall pass!...more
This was really really good. In the vein of Maybe He Just Likes You, Anna, a new student, works to unearth the how and the why Rachel has been so badlThis was really really good. In the vein of Maybe He Just Likes You, Anna, a new student, works to unearth the how and the why Rachel has been so badly ostracized. I'll recommend this to all my female students.
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