Source: Scholastic Press

{The Gathering: Dan Poblocki}

{The Gathering: Dan Poblocki}

{Synopsis} – Some houses are more than just haunted… they’re hungry. Dash, Dylan, Poppy, Marcus, and Azumi don’t know this at first. They each think they’ve been summoned to Shadow House for innocent reasons. But there’s nothing innocent about Shadow House. Something within its walls is wickedly wrong. Nothing — and nobody — can be […]

Posted October 11, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{It’s All Your Fault: Paul Rudnick}

{It’s All Your Fault: Paul Rudnick}

{Synopsis} – My name is Caitlin and up until forty-eight hours ago I had never: Tasted alcohol, kissed a boy, sang in public at the top of my lungs, kidnapped anyone or—WHAT? STOLEN A CONVERTIBLE? Now I’m in jail and I have no idea what I’m going to tell: The police, my parents, the mayor, […]

Posted March 16, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Fortune Falls:  Jenny Goebel}

{Fortune Falls: Jenny Goebel}

{Synopsis} – Welcome to Fortune Falls, a magical town where superstitions are real. Four-leaf clovers really do bring good fortune, and owning a rabbit's foot is the secret to success. However, there aren't enough charms in the universe to help Sadie Bleeker. She can't pass a ladder without walking under it, and black cats won't […]

Posted March 13, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Paloma: Cynthia Lord}

{Paloma: Cynthia Lord}

{Synopsis} – There's a big surprise for the Shelter Pet Squad: A group of sato puppies has arrived! Satos are homeless dogs — of various breeds — from Puerto Rico. The kids will help them settle in until they are ready for adoption. Suzannah plays with a pup named Paloma until the little dog falls […]

Posted March 10, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Recess Is a Jungle!: Jack Chabert}

{Recess Is a Jungle!: Jack Chabert}

{Synopsis} – This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! Sam, Antonio, and Lucy are passing around a soccer […]

Posted March 7, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Merlin: Cynthia Lord}

{Merlin: Cynthia Lord}

{Synopsis} – In this charming illustrated chapter book series by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord, the Shelter Pet Squad kids find the perfect homes for animals in need! A pet is missing! When Suzannah arrives to volunteer at the shelter, one of the animals is missing! It's Merlin, a mischievous ferret who gets into everything, […]

Posted February 6, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments
{Class Dismissed: Allan Woodrow}

{Class Dismissed: Allan Woodrow}

{Synopsis} – When their fifth grade teacher quits and the students of classroom 507 are the only ones who know, they assume it will be one big holiday. But they soon learn that life without a teacher isn't easy, and keeping the secret is more work than they imagined. {My thoughts} – The title is […]

Posted February 5, 2016 by zapkode.marie in {Book Review} / 0 Comments