Pie in the Sky

Title: Pie in the Sky

Author: Remy Lai
Publisher: Henry Holt
ISBN: 9781250314093

Thoughts:  Very well executed novel about grief and learning to fit in that expertly mixes words and graphics.

Rating: 5/5

Tru & Nelle

Title: Tru & Nelle

Author: G. Neri
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 9780544699601

Thoughts:  Fun story based on the real-life friendship of Capote and Lee that feels very nostalgic.

Rating: 3/5

Midsummer Mayhem

Title: Midsummer's Mayhem

Author: Rejani LaRocca
Publisher: Yellow Jacket
ISBN: 978149980889

Thoughts:  Fun MG retelling of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Rating: 4/5

A Swirl of Ocean

Title: A Swirl of Ocean

Author: Melissa Sarno
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
ISBN: 9781524720124

Thoughts:  Beautiful magical realism for MG-readers with a hint of mystery.

Rating: 4/5

Turning the Hourglass

Title: Turning the Hourglass

Author: M.J. Keeley
Publisher: Black Rose
ISBN: n/a

Thoughts:  Had a few interesting moments, but mostly dry and confusing.

Rating: 2/5

Alien Superstar

Title: Alien Superstar

Author: Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781419733697

Thoughts:  Fun book for MG readers, but the story really took a while to coalesce.

Rating: 3/5

Stacking the Shelves: 2/23-4/4

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