I enjoyed this book, especially the creative way in which facts were intertwined with the story. The main character was easy to relate to because of her strong voice throughout the story. The setting of a medieval castle was vividly described, and ...read more
Gabi Betarrini, the female protagonist, displays a refreshing modern twist to the traditional female lead. Her strong willed personality, obvious intelligence and ability to solve problems without depending on a male counterpart makes her a good role ...read more
Gabriella has never spent a summer in Italy like this one. Remaining means giving up all she’s known and loved … and leaving means forfeiting what she’s come to know—and love itself. Most American teenagers want a vacation in Italy, but the ...read more
I greatly enjoyed Cascade, almost even more than the first book in the series, Waterfall. It followed a similar storyline to the first book in the series, but contained more twists in the plot line and also introduced more characters. The problems ...read more
A 2018 Reader Views Choice Award Feathered Quill "Be Kind to Animals" Prize A 2018 Distinguished Favorite Independent Press AwardThomas the Turtle lives with his mother and sister on Placid Pond. Many years ago his father disappeared when ...read more
Try Not To Breathe was an extraordinary story. It's one of those stories that really speaks to your soul. It was one of those books where you don't go to sleep, just lay there thinking about it even after you finished reading it. The ...read more
I thought that this book was very good. It was hard to get into, but once it got going, it was hard to put down. It was nice to read about a boy who was a dreamer, because usually, it is just the girls who dream a lot. Lewis dreams about his real ...read more
This is an inspirational book about doing something with your life and perseverance, while being extremely funny at the same time. Hite makes Lewis be extremely persist in trying to catch the imaginary fish, which in a way has since motivated me not ...read more
