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Book Club: With Sandee of Maricopa County Libraries

Discover Amazing True Stories in Nonfiction Books! Did you know that some of the coolest stories you’ll ever read are true? That’s what nonfiction is: books about real animals, places, science, and how things work. Reading nonfiction can help you ...

Book Club: Kid Book Reviewer – Manu

“Einstein the Penguin” Genre: Fiction Summary: This book is about Einstein, a penguin who the Stewarts met at a zoo. Einstein is a penguin who is discovered by Arthur, the younger child of the Stewarts. Then, Imogen, the older child ...

Unfortunate Adventures Await!

The “A Series of Unfortunate Events” books have been beloved by middle grade readers for decades now. Known for their dark humor, peculiar characters, and snarky narrator, these books are perfect for young readers looking for something on the suspenseful ...

2025-03-17T11:05:55-07:00March 17, 2025|Categories: Book Club|Tags: , |

Book Club: May 2024

  AVERY’S PICK “MAGNUS CHASE AND THE SWORD OF SUMMER” AUTHOR: Rick Riordan GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy AGES: 11+ RATING: 5 starts SYNOPSIS: Magnus Chase has seen his share of trouble. Ever since that terrible night two years ago when ...

2024-05-15T16:22:46-07:00May 15, 2024|Categories: Book Club|Tags: |

Book Club: April 2024

AVERY’S PICK “MISS PEREGRINE’S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN” AUTHOR: Ransom Riggs GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy AGES: 11+ RATING: 5 stars   SYNOPSIS: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be ...

2024-04-12T15:05:25-07:00April 12, 2024|Categories: Book Club|Tags: , |

Book Club: January 2024

Avery’s Pick   “NIMONA” AUTHOR: N.D. Stevenson GENRE: Middle-Grade Graphic Novel AGES: 10+ RATING: 5 stars SYNOPSIS: Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and ...

2024-02-09T14:34:24-07:00February 9, 2024|Categories: Book Club|Tags: , |