Publication Date - August 28, 2018
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This short, simple, middle grade novel is just overflowing with beautiful language, moving moments and a powerful message. Following a group of students with special learning needs placed in an experimental class together with an inspiring teacher, they all have hard and realistic problems. Since I have a child the same age as these characters, I witness the power of belonging and of having the dynamics of a group. When it is also used to discuss real topics such as racism, immigration and not bullying, it is a strong but simple statement. I received a digital ARC of this book through Penguin's First to Read program in exchange for an honest review.
Jell-O Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom
Publication Date- July 24, 2018
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This is an interesting memoir, part history of Jell-O and the town in which it was manufactured, part family history and part look at the theme of female hysteria and emotional repression. Immensely readable, I found this a fascinating book. I received a digital ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Mary B by Katherine Chen
Publication Date - July 24, 2018
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Oh boy, so Pride and Prejudice purists beware of this book. As a retelling, following mousy Mary Bennett, this is just so rebellious. I count Austen's book among my favorites, but I found this too much fun to really take offense at the way my favorite characters are portrayed. To be honest, the way that Mary found herself the center of so many dramas in a sort of Forest Gump-like manner was at times tiresome but the good writing and deep delve into a little liked side character enjoyable. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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