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Mera: Tidebreaker by Danielle Paige


Total read in March thus far: 55

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Pilu of the Woods by Mai K Nguyen


Total read in March thus far: 52

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Yasmina and the Potato Eaters by Wauter Mannaert


Total read in March thus far: 50

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How to be Luminous by Harriert Reuter Hapgood


Total read in March thus far: 49

Non fiction book review - Extreme Abilities

Extreme Abilities by Galadriel Watson

There's not much more interesting than people who can do things that seem impossible. The interest level is high here. We love to read about an oddity. The bulk of the text focuses on the science behind these abilities. Through these profiles, young readers will learn about the biology behind speed, flexibility, vital sign control, and more. There are even tips for increasing your own abilities, though these are always accompanied by a slew of health and safety warnings. This book ties sports and science together nicely. A solid choice for most middle grade readers.

More information: Extreme Abilities releases April 9.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley

What am I reading today?

Extraordinary birds by Sandy Stark McGinnis

Total read in March thus far: 47

Book review - Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure

Title: Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure
Author: Alex T. Smith
Genre: early chapter book/comedy
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Rating:

cute and fun

Summary (provided by publisher): He has a dashing hat. He has a battered satchel. He has a packed lunch of fish finger sandwiches. Now he just needs an adventure! So when Boudicca Bones from the Museum of Extraordinary objects calls for help, Mr. Penguin swings into action. Can he and Colin the spider find the museum’s missing treasure before bandits do? Or is this the adventure Mr. Penguin should have never answered? This humorous page-turning story from Alex T. Smith, the author-illustrator of the popular Claude series, is sure to thrill young readers looking for a good adventure.

My opinion: A book from the creator of Claude? What's not to like. While Mr. Penguin lacks the off-the-wall humor of the Claude series, it's solidly plotted and has a strong sense of adventure. Mr. Penguin, Colin, and Boudicca face dangers and solve clues. It combines a hint of mystery with a hunt for treasure. Just enough danger to keep it exciting without ever becoming truly frightening for a child. I'll be interested to see what direction Smith takes this series.

More information: Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure releases April 1.