September 10, 2017
It is not often, ok never, that I get to recommend a book with heart and competitive eating. It is just a subject that is not examined in the context of kid’s literature. Well, today is a new dawn, so watch out Nathan’s Hot Dogs. There could be a new crop of competitive eaters just around the corner. Don’t forget…
August 29, 2017
Let the con games begin in this delicious new novel from e. lockhart. If your kids read We Were Liars this summer liked I recommended, they will be pumped and primed for the newest offering from this talented author. Things are never quite as they seem, and that’s the best part! Don’t forget to follow One Great Book on Facebook,…
August 20, 2017
Today I have a book about a kid who happens to be Spider Man. With everything that has happened of late in Charlottesville, it is more important than ever to get diverse books in the hands of kids. The book I am profiling today is from Jason Reynolds who writes stories about black people, but ultimately he is always telling…
July 23, 2017
This is a powerful story for children and even adults. It looks at the plight of refugees from both a current and historical perspective, and it does it in an action packed narrative that will have readers on the edge of their seats. When kids wonder why we study history, we tell them we are doomed to repeat it if…
June 26, 2017
Ok, this one is a great summer read for teens/tweens. It came out a few years ago but it’s a great beach read for any kids that need to be completely swept away in a story. I was reminded of it as I read the author’s newest offering last week. The new book is another fabulous ride and my review…
June 18, 2017
This book provides a good dose of fantasy and science fiction for kids. In a galaxy far far away Lucky is just discovering his powers and the role he will play in saving the universe. This book is another import from the UK and the story leads us into an intergalactic war with consequences no one could have foreseen. Lucky…
June 13, 2017
The book I am sharing today is a mystery wrapped in magic. This one sucked me in right away and I was completely drawn into the puzzle of Emily’s disappearance. The main character Raine is dealing with bullies and issues of growing up, but this book is also steeped in adventure and edge of your seat moments so it isn’t…
May 18, 2017
Today I have a book that will let kids embrace the awkwardness of middle school. This one really nails it when liking a boy means you stop talking to him and stress over what to text him. This modern Cyrano de Bergerac will have teens and tweens laughing with a knowing understanding that their lives can get complicated. Don’t forget…
May 4, 2017
Race, gender and economic disparity is a tall order for one story, but this is a book for kids that challenges stereotypes. Jade is an honest and endearing character and her voice will give kids and adults a new perspective. If readers are in similar circumstances this book may well validate a girl’s feelings. Seeing the world through Jade’s eyes was eye opening…
April 30, 2017
Today I have a book for girls who code. This book absolutely inspired me and I have to admit that I might have been more interested in computer science if I had had these teens’ experiences to motivate me. The game they created that went viral, Tampon Run, thrust these girls into the spotlight and has given them an amazing…
