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Jenny
I love being able to help busy parents who just don’t have the time to pre-screen all their children’s books and know how much I appreciate it as my sons have gotten older. I feel very blessed that my amazing husband makes it possible for me to be a stay-at-home mother to four amazing boys. When not reading or enjoying time with my family, I like baking, especially trying new recipes, and the occasional sewing project.

Smartest Kid in the Universe: Genius Camp

Being a fan of Chris Grabenstein, I was excited to read his latest book, The Smartest Kid in the Universe: Genius Camp. While this book can stand on its own without having read the first in the series…
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Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Perfection

Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Perfection is everything one could want in a middle-grade book: great characters, humor, and an excellent plot. The story begins as we meet Ben and his not-so-perfect pa…
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By the Light of Fireflies

I absolutely loved I Am Defiance, so when I saw that Jenni L. Walsh had a new book, it was a must-read. Even with the high expectations, Walsh didn’t disappoint with By the Light of Fireflies. It’s al…
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Giant: The Unlikely Origins of Shim (Merlin Saga)

Big Foot, a.k.a. Shim is quite the kid. Like your typical 12-year-old boy, he loves food! He’s also a wonderful son and friend who when he’s not thinking about food is looking for adventure but is als…
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Missing Okalee

Missing Okalee is an emotional read. The main character, Phoebe, has a great relationship with her sister, Okalee, but feels second-best to her parents. When Okalee tragically dies, Phoebe finds herse…
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Say It Out Loud

Say it Out Loud is one of those books that makes you experience many emotions from anger to excitement and several in between. BFFS Charlotte and Maddie are nervous to start middle school and wit…
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Down to Earth

Seasoned YA author, Betty Culley brings us her first middle-grade novel in Down to Earth. It's such a fun book that had a similar feel to Robin Yardi's Owl's Outstanding Donuts. Several…
Jenny

Elfie Unperfect

Author Kristin Mahoney wrote a gem with Elfie Unperfect. All the things you hope to be in a realistic fictional story, she included--starting with great characters who are believable and relatabl…
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Champion’s Quest: The Die of Destiny

From the moment Champion's Quest: The Die of Destiny arrived in the mail, my teen and tween boys were dying to get their hands on it. I began reading the first few chapters with them and the…
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The Curse of the Crystal Cavern (The Pathfinders Society)

Authors Francesco Sedita and Prescott Seraydarian bring us book two of The Pathfinders Society graphic novel series:  The Curse of the Crystal Cavern. Main characters Vic, Hen…
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Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom

In her first middle grade novel, author Sangu Mandanna brings us a fun and imaginative adventure in Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom. She immerses readers into the story with many traditions, c…
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Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel

Mary Pope Osborne has written so many amazing novels that have been loved by millions of readers over the years and now we get to enjoy her adventures in a new way. For those who are excited to read h…
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