pickI loved Amari from the start when I was lucky enough to win a draw for a signed advance copy of the first book and a group zoom call with other indie booksellers, with B B Alston (what a warm and humble guy). So I've been waiting patiently until Christmas for this one and a rainy indoorsy day to devour it cosied up by the fire. Brilliant, gripping, magical adventure with awesome female leads, LOVED it.
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pickA beautifully produced book with wonderful illustrations and with clear environmental and migration messages, as well as friendship and family relationships. Told from two perspectives - 1. the voice of the fox; 2. 12 year old Leila's story (told in the 3rd person). The illustrations and story threads intertwine beautifully. There is one anomaly in the plot timeline which really bugged me (but other readers don't seem to notice!!). #MGReads
pickFinished The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera which I borrowed from our local library. It certainly deserves the Newberry sticker that I will remind them to put on when I return it. The story was very different than I expected since I heard buzz about the book, but not about the story before I read it. I say it is a modern story about old things and their value. I enjoyed it very much. #89 #BookSpin #BFC22 #SuperSeptember #MGReads
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What a fun way to start a middle grade book. I could see the whole thing. Can you?? Here‘s to hoping the rest of this book is as fun as the opening paragraph.
Released July 7, 2020. Thanks Edelweiss+ for the opportunity to read The Book of Fatal Errors by Dashka Slater in lieu of my honest review.
