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Doherty/Starscape
3 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Living in her father's mausoleum in Manila's North Cemetery, Nora learns to rely on community support while trying to rescue her mother from gambling debts. Though lengthy descriptions of Filipino culture tend to slow down the high-stakes plot, this is a moving and eye-opening story with well-developed characters. Back matter includes a glossary of Tagalog words, an author's note, and discussion questions.
Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester
(3)
4-6
Lubar returns with his ninth Weenies collection, offering the scariest and silliest stories yet. This time, he includes not-so-scary vampires, suspicious pets, a mold-infested library, and a Black Friday gone horribly (and hilariously) wrong. Perfect for those who like creepy but not too creepy, these very brief tales will engage reluctant readers and bibliophiles alike.
Reviewer: Jenn Matters
(4)
4-6
Nine-year-old Amy Anne Ollinger is used to keeping quiet, even when she has a lot to say. But when her favorite book gets banned from the school library, followed by tons of others, she decides to "finally...do something." Passages occasionally veer toward the didactic, but Amy Anne's relatability and the ambitious scope of her protest project make it easy to root for her.
Reviewer: Rebecca Fox
3 reviews
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