There were a lot of things I was supposed to get a grip on. I just wasn't much good at it.

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Just when I thought I couldn't love King any more...

Review:

 

I adore Roland, Jake, Eddie, Susannah, and Oy. I never want this to end. I feel like a part of their world.

 

I even got to the point that I know who is talking by the tone of the narrator's voice. I love the way he voices Oy. So cute!!

 

The story of Roland's first love Susan and his experience in Mejis with Cuthbert and Alain is heartbreaking and exciting. Even knowing how it must end didn't stop me from rooting for a different outcome.

 

This is my favorite book in the series so far.

 

On to book V...

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My 2nd Free Read Friday - BLopoly

 

I chose this book for my second free read Friday. It's a Sunshine State 17-18 nominated book and I plan to read as many as I can. It is a weird premise though, a wasp queen invades a boy's dreams to offer to fix his baby brother.

 

Not sure how I feel about this one...

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Sometimes you need a monster...

Review:

The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do.

-opening lines

 

The monster says that Conor is the one who called him. But Conor doesn't understand - if the monster isn't here to save his mother, then why? The monster tells Conor three stories and then asks Conor to tell his truth. Conor's truth is the one thing he doesn't want to face. Conor's mother has cancer and is undergoing treatment. Conor feels like he is invisible at school and he is feeling many different emotions that he doesn't know how to deal with. Conor's grandmother comes to help, but Conor feels like she just makes things worse.

 

This is an amazing story. It deals with the difficult subject of terminal illness and the emotions all family members face in this situation, especially children. The monster is a great character and the stories he tells have meanings even though Conor has difficulty figuring them out.

 

Conor is going through such a difficult time and I really felt for him. I understood his anger and just wanted to give him a hug. The people around Conor want to help him, but they really don't know how. I think that happens a lot in these situations because like Conor, people don't always know what they want or need.

 

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'm planning to. If it is anything like the book, I will like it, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

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Dia de los Muertos

Review:

 

 

This is a cute graphic novel by the same author who brought us Sisters, Smile, and Drama.

 

The students in our Elementary school library love Telgemeier's books. This book brings up some serious issues including childhood cystic fibrosis, death, and fear. But the tone of the story isn't too serious.

 

Cat is upset about moving and worried about her younger sister Maya. But at the same time, Cat wants to be able to do her own thing without feeling guilty. Cat is sad about leaving her friends and moving to a new place and then she finds out the new town is filled with ghosts. She is angry and terrified at the same time. Celebrating the Day of the Dead helps Cat get more in touch with her feelings and her Mexican heritage.

 

This is a cute story with bright, colorful illustrations. It is aimed at the middle-grade student, probably 3rd thru 8th grade, depending on reading level. I like the way Telgemeier approaches serious issues in a way that kids understand and enjoy.

 

I read this book for my Graphic Novels class. :)

 

 

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