This week I read:
A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban
I enjoyed this book about a girl who wants to learn to play the piano but her parents get her an organ.
Hound Dog True by Linda Urban
I also enjoyed this book about a very shy girl who moves in with her uncle and writes in her notebook. I love the line, "You can't have brave without being scared."
The Art of Miss Chew by Patricia Polacco
Another great book that I enjoyed this week. This book is about an art teacher who inspires a child to believe in herself and her art.
Marty Mcguire by Kate Messner
In the words of my nine year old when we finished listening to the audio book, "That was good!"
I am now reading:
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
My girls 8 and 10 agree on the Marty McGuire review--it is great, as is the sequel. Both those Linda Urban books are in my TBR pile. I liked The Art of Miss Chew, too, though I think the Junk Yard Wonders touched me even more. Have you read that one? Polacco is so great.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Polacco is great. Junk Yard Wonders is on my favorite books list.
DeleteWhat a great list of books - loveP. Polacco!
ReplyDeleteThe Outliers was a surprising read and informative.
So many greats!!!! I love Hound Dog True and Crooked Kind of Perfect. Crooked Kind of Perfect really made me reflect on who I am as a mom believe it or not. Marty and Lemonade War are greats, too! Love them!
ReplyDeleteI love the mother's actions at the end of Crooked Kind of Perfect.
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