December 2, 2018
Today I have the perfect book for getting in the Christmas spirit. This one will take you through a whole gammut of emotions. You will be sad, gleeful, scared and hopeful but I promise your young reader will enjoy the ride! Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or by email so that you don’t…
November 18, 2018
Today I have a work of historical fiction that tackles slavery. I can’t lie. This is usually the type of book I shy away from because it gets me way too emotional. But I love Christopher Paul Curtis and it is a National Book finalist so I took one for the team and dug in. Gosh, was I rewarded with…
October 29, 2018
Today I have a book about making the most of your life. Flint suffers from a disease that may take away his eyesight and McKell has a brother with a terminal illness. Together they start to take chances that scare them, but that also help them reach for their dreams. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter,…
October 21, 2018
Today I have a book that shows readers the power of sharing your story. Six students are put in a classroom at the end of the day, every Friday, and their only job is to talk. What ends up being parceled out are bits and pieces of these kids lives, as they start to understand and sympathize with their struggles they…
October 16, 2018
Today I have a book that explores what happens when horoscopes come true. Clara thinks that the supernatural is well, not super or natural. However, when her horoscopes start predicting the actual future, she may have to change her tune! Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or by email so that you don’t miss…
October 10, 2018
Today I have a book where talking heads are only the beginning of this adventure. Fovea Munson’s parents own a cadaver lab, and while she hates being referred to as Igor, when three severed heads start up a conversation with her, she suddenly finds herself in the uncomfortable position of doing their bidding. What ensues is nothing short of quite…
October 3, 2018
Today I have a book for girls who like hoops. We get plenty of basketball books from players who are legendary in the NBA, but finally, we have one from a woman who is dominant in the WNBA. Yup, it’s time for the girls to represent! Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram or by…
September 26, 2018
How often do I get to write that a book is about kung fu ice skating? Not often is the answer. But today is different. Today you will learn about Peasprout and her desire to finish first at the Pearl Famous Academy of Skate and Sword. Let’s just say that anyone who can ice skate and fight at the same…
September 19, 2018
Today I have a story that shares the adventures of a girl who bikes across the country. Bicycle (yes, that is her name) seems to be struggling to make friends, but an impromptu treck across the United States shows Bicycle, and the folks who love her, that she can connect with others. Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook,…
August 26, 2018
Today I have a book that takes a candid look at difficult kids. There is always a Patrick in our kids class, team or group. The kid who taunts, annoys or breaks stuff. When you find out he is coming to the birthday party you have to shore yourself up inside. Well, this books shares that kid from the…
