Last week I reviewed:
The Animal Book by Steve Jenkins
Last week I finished reading:
The President Has Been Shot: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy by James L. Swanson
Simply amazing. I really felt like I was LIVING the tragedy of Kennedy's assassination as I was reading this book. A perfect example of engaging, heart-pumping nonfiction.
Star Wars: Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown
Felt like the Star Wars version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It was entertaining, but since I'm not a big Star Wars buff, I felt like some things that should have been funny to me weren't. I also wish this had been a graphic novel in color because I think that would have made the sequential art more engaging.
Picture books I read and enjoyed last week:
Tea Party Rules by Ame Dyckman
What Does the Fox Say? by Ylvis, illustrated by Svein Nyhus
Yes, I totally bought What Does the Fox Say? Don't judge.
I finished listening to:
Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis
This was one of the best YA novels I read or listened to this year. I enjoyed this one much more than I expected to.
Courage Has No Color: The Story of the Triple Nickles, America's First Black Paratroopers by Tanya Lee Stone
The audiobook narrator is quite capable but I still can't help but think I missed quite a bit from listening instead of reading this one.
I'm currently reading:
Every Day After by Laura Golden
I'm currently listening to:
The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth Laban
I was a bit dubious of this story in the beginning but I'm a little over halfway through and I'm really enjoying it so far. I have especially become attached to the character of Tim, who is an albino and despite his always feeling like an outsider, he really seems to have a good heart.
James L Swanson also wrote Manhunt, a book about the Lincoln assassination and the subsequent search for John Wilkes Booth that was fabulous. I had no idea he wrote about the Kennedys. I am completely obsessed with anything Kennedy, so I will be picking this one up ASAP.
ReplyDeleteHah! Not judging at all- can't wait to get my school's copy of What Does the Fox Say - my staff actually danced to this at the end of a fairy tale twisted play, too much fun! Know that book will be borrowed!
ReplyDeleteHah! Not judging at all- can't wait to get my school's copy of What Does the Fox Say - my staff actually danced to this at the end of a fairy tale twisted play, too much fun! Know that book will be borrowed!
ReplyDeleteEvery Day After is a title I am really looking forward to! I have heard wonderful things. Happy Holidays to you!
ReplyDeleteOh, I happy to hear that Not a Drop to Drink is awesome. I own a copy and it's on my Winter To Read pile! Have a great week! ~Megan
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I just love that you read What Dies the Fox Say. I didn't know it was a book. I found Jedi Academy a bit overwhelming. Have great week nd enjoy your holiday!
ReplyDeleteI haven't even seen The President Has Been Shot: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, thanks for sharing! I just put in a request for it.
ReplyDeleteI tried to read Jedi Academy to my kids, and we were all a bit overwhelmed! My husband was totally into it, however. I really want to get my hands on The Animal Book--it's turning up quite a bit in #imwayr lists lately! I haven't seen Not a Drop to Drink before--must find that one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI want to read all of Swanson's books, but I haven't gotten to any of them yet! This new one looks amazing as well.
ReplyDeleteLoved Jedi Academy. Just got it from a student for Christmas; looking forward to putting it in the classroom library.
Happy reading this week! :)
And happy holidays.
I hadn't seen The President Has Been Shot. Thanks for the recommendation! I can't wait to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't seen The President Has Been Shot. I've been fascinated by the Kennedys since middle school, so I can't wait to check this one out. Thanks for the recommendation!
ReplyDeleteI have Darth Vader and Son and Vader's Little Princess I think - I enjoyed both books. This one you have here also looks intersting. :) Happy Holidays!
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