Juicy Gossip is a story about a girl named Jenna who is not to popular. She is the editor of the school news paper. When Jenna's parents open a juice store at the mall and asks Jenna to help them she gets embarassed. But when the store opens, Jenna realizes she can hear all the secrets of the most popular girl in school! Soon after Jenna finds out that her school is drowning in … [Read more...] about Juicy Gossip – Book review by Hadley, age 9
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“My Parents are Divorced, My Elbows have Nicknames…”
My Parents are Divorced, My Elbows have Nicknames, and Other Facts about Me is a new book by Bill Cochran that helps kids understand that living in a divorced situation might not be as weird as all the other idiosyncrasies a kid might have. This book, written for kids 4-8, is well-done with good and real examples of the complexity of living in two houses, and the frustrations … [Read more...] about “My Parents are Divorced, My Elbows have Nicknames…”
The Forever Dog is a new book that helps kids understand grief
Cover of The Forever Dog The Forever Dog is a new book by Bill Cochran that tells the story of a young boy's relationship to his dog Corky. Sadly, Corky dies early on in the book, so much of the tale is about the young boy's stages of grief as he in turn is sad, angry, and finally happy about this important dog in his life. Adults will have a hard time reading this book … [Read more...] about The Forever Dog is a new book that helps kids understand grief
If the World were a Village…
We'd heard a lot about these books and finally had the chance to read If the World Were a Village and If America Were a Village. First of all, let me say that I appreciate the correct use of the subjunctive "were" rather than "if the World was a village." Second, I thoroughly enjoyed these books. When I took them out to show my kids (5 and 9), they were a little cynical. My son … [Read more...] about If the World were a Village…
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for what age?
After consuming the first three Harry Potter Books in short order, I slowed down when we reached Number 4, The Goblet of Fire. Teachers and parents had warned me that "they get dark" after number three and I wasn't looking forward to creating any undue trauma in my little seven year old. The Goblet of Fire lived up to its reputation, both creepy and gruesomely violent at the … [Read more...] about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for what age?