Book Review: How to Survive Middle School by Donna Gephart

Tweet David Greenburg is 11 years old and about to start middle school. He’s not too worried until his older cousin Jack tells him about the horrors he may face, including a toilet-bowl swirlie on his birthday. David has other … Continue reading

Book Review: The Truth: I’m Smart, I’m a Girl and I Know Everything by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

Tweet The Truth (I’m a girl, I’m smart and I know everything) by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a little book that gives a lot to think about. Told through the diary entries of a young girl who keeps a … Continue reading

Book Review: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Di Camillo

Tweet After my mother-daughter book club read The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Di Camillo, one of the daughters sent in this review. If you like fantasy-type books about animal heroes, you will love the book The Tale of Despereaux. … Continue reading

Book Review: The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards

Tweet Two readers wrote in to recommend The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews Edwards. A Daughter’s Review I loooooved this book! I was sooo fun and full of magic. I just got this feeling of happiness, … Continue reading

Book Review: Sarah: Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

Tweet This review was sent in by a young girl who read Sarah: Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan for her mother-daughter book club: This book was a story told by Anna about how she got her new mother Sarah. … Continue reading

Book Review: Petey by Ben Mikaelson

Tweet This review was sent in by one of the girls in my mother-daughter book club after we read Petey by Ben Mikaelson. Petey is one of the most touching and thought provoking books I have ever read. It is … Continue reading

Book Review: Lymeria and Falcon’s Prey by Kristina Coia

Tweet Several readers sent in reviews of Lymeria and Falcon’s Prey by author Kristina Coia. A Mother’s Review I would like to tell you about Kristina Coia’s books, Lymeria and Falcon’s Prey. They are simply wonderful. The stories take you on  fascinating journeys … Continue reading

Book Review: Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Tweet When my mother-daughter book club with Catherine read Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce, we had a long discussion about the many layers of meaning to be found in this seemingly simple story. Here’s what two of the moms had … Continue reading

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