Walk Two Moons: Sharon Creech

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Number of Pages: 266
Newberry Award Winner?: Yes

Rating: 10/10

Learned Something?: Yes

Would Read Again?: Yes

Lost Focus?: No

Laughed or Cried?: Both

Subject: Salamanca Tree Hiddle is on her way to see her mother, and all the while explains to them the story of Phoebe Winterbottom's story, which involves a potential lunatic. As Sal tells Phoebe's entertaining story, her own unfolds, just as enjoyable and moving.

Other: Includes some romance, amazing book overall, (it would be smart to read Absolutely Normal Chaos, from one of my past posts, before reading this, but it is not necessary)

In the comments, please tell me and the other readers what you think about this book (no spoilers please), and if you are thinking about reading it. If you do read it, please tell us what you thought and if you think there is anything I could add to my review. Please stay positive! We're here to read and have fun!
I hope this was helpful! :)

Sincerely,

Miss Reader

Grounded; The Adventures of Rapunzel: Megan Morrison

Before you skip over this post, or leave this website completely, thinking "This is childish!" or "Why would I want to read about Rapunzel?", I want to tell you that this is actually a very good book, and very entertaining!

Genre: Fantasy
Number of Pages: 374
Newberry Award Winner?: No
Rating: 9/10
Learned Something?: No
Would Read Again?: Yes
Lost Focus?: At the beginning, but as the story kept going it became more entertaining
Laughed or Cried?: Laughed
Subject: Rapunzel has a perfect life. She has Witch, her tower, and something called "innocence." But when a boy comes to her tower, and she realizes Witch might be in danger, she leaves her perfect for adventure.
Other: Not the same as the Disney movie, definitely funny, interesting story, outstanding book

In the comments, please tell me and the other readers what you think about this book (no spoilers please), and if you are thinking about reading it. If you do read it, please tell us what you thought and if you think there is anything I could add to my review. Please stay positive! We're here to read and have fun!
I hope this was helpful! :)

Sincerely,

Miss Reader

January Challenge

     Every month, I post a new challenge for you, as a fellow book lover. 
     This month, the first month of the new year, your challenge (and mine, too) is to set a reading goal for yourself. 
     Whether that goal is to read a set number of books or to read bigger books, it's a good idea to challenge yourself so that you become a better reader. 
     Please tell me in the comments when you set your goal and feel free to come back to this post next year to tell me when you're finished! :)

Sincerely,

Miss Reader

Absolutely Normal Chaos: Sharon Creech

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Number of Pages: 233
Newberry Award Winner?: No
Rating: 10/10
Learned Something?: No
Would Read Again?: Yes
Lost Focus?: No
Laughed or Cried?: Laughed
Subject: Mary Lou Finney has been asked to write a summer journal, and as she writes many dramatic and thrilling things happen, including her cousin coming to stay the summer and a certain boy showing up at the pool.
Other: Written as a diary, includes some romance.

In the comments, please tell me and the other readers what you think about this book (no spoilers please), and if you are thinking about reading it. If you do read it, please tell us what you thought and if you think there is anything I could add to my review. Please stay positive! We're here to read and have fun!
I hope this was helpful! :)

Sincerely,

Miss Reader

The Penderwicks: Jeanne Birdsall

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Number of Pages: 262
Newberry Award Winner?: No
Rating: 10/10
Learned Something?: Yes
Would Read Again?: Yes
Lost Focus?: No
Laughed or Cried?: Laughed
Subject: The Penderwick sisters and their father go on summer vacation in a miniature cottage behind a colossal mansion, and there they meet Jeffrey Tifton, who has a unpleasant and strict mother.
Other: Characters have very distinct personalties, the story keeps you focused, lots of good vocabulary, not too intense, just a happy and entertaining family story.

In the comments, please tell me and the other readers what you think about this book (no spoilers please), and if you are thinking about reading it. If you do read it, please tell us what you thought and if you think there is anything I could add to my review. Please stay positive! We're here to read and have fun!
I hope this was helpful! :)

Sincerely,

Miss Reader