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Cindy M
An accountant and CPA by profession, I found myself a book reviewer for Squeaky Clean Reads by happenstance. When the opportunity came to transform that website into Compass Book Ratings, I was excited to seize it and meld my business background with my love of books. As the mother of three teenage sons, I have read a large number of children and young adult books and I believe that there is great value in a content review service. As much as we would love to read everything our children read, there just isn’t enough time. I also appreciate being able to select books for myself that are really worth my precious and limited reading time. I believe there is a book out there for everyone–they just have to find it!
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Christmas Gifts: The Best Boxed Book Sets

Sometimes one wants to put something extra under the Christmas tree. A book is always great, but it is always amazing to get a complete boxed set. However, boxed sets are a little tricky for a few r…
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The Man Who Died Twice

This second novel is every bit as charming as the first book by Richard Osman. Although this is a mystery, the delightful characters are back in full force (especially Joyce) and they threaten to com…
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Red, White, and Whole

This lovely, award-winning book is written in verse, but don't let that deter you. The words flow and the format allows for an intimate view of Reha's mind and heart. Although this book started out …
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Watercress

Humbling. Poignant. These are words that comes to mind for Watercress, a picture book that has received accolades. This autobiographical book with its soft colors and gentle illustrations of common t…
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Map of Flames (The Forgotten Five, Book 1) 

Map of Flames is book 1 in what is scheduled to be a three book series. Because of the transparent writing style and the fast pacing, this book is an excellent choice for readers who are ready to mov…
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2021 Newbery Winner and Award Books

Yes, we know it is 2022 and we are quite behind. However, in spite of our tardiness, we remain committed to having the book reviews of all the most recent Newbery books on our website so here they ar…
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Fighting Words

In spite of the fact that Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is the author of a couple of titles that Compass Book Ratings' reviewers have loved (The War That Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won), when the…
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A Wish in the Dark

Frankly, this is a wonderful book with a redemptive message, spot-on pacing, and compelling characters with believable motivations, actions, and transformations. The concern the reader feels for Pong…
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We Dream of Space

Author Erin Entrada Kelly is a darling of the literary critics. A former winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe, We Dream of Space is a Newbery honor book. There is no argument that her wri…
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Shades of Rust and Ruin

For fans of dark fantasy with a nuance of horror, Shades of Rust and Ruin is sure to satisfy. A.G. Howard creates a world and setting that is always a little chaotic, unsettled, and unpredictable fo…
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The Mortal Word

Genevieve Cogman continues her successful run of consistently turning out a delightful adventure with magic and action. In The Mortal Word there is a little change of pace from earlier books in the f…
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Ghostlight

Kenneth Oppel is one of those authors that can be depended upon to tell a good story. Ghostlight is no exception. There is a lot of action, a bit of history, substantial comradery--and of course, th…
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