Tree of Life and Death

 

Title: Tree of Life and Death

Author: Elizabeth Ashby & Gin Jones

Publisher: Gemma Halliday

 
ISBN: 9781943587155

Thoughts:  Christmas cozy that takes place all in one day in one location, which is unlike any cozy I have read before.

Rating: 3/5

The Mayflower

 

Title: History Smashers: The Mayflower

Author: Kate Messner

Publisher: Random House

 
ISBN: 9780593120323

Thoughts:  Entertaining, fast-paced, and true - the perfect combination for history for young readers.

Rating: 4/5

Measuring Up

 

Title: Measuring Up

Author: Lily LaMotte & Ann Xu

Publisher: HarperAlley

 
ISBN: 9780062973870

Thoughts:  A lot of life lessons were packed into this graphic novel, but maybe too many?

Rating: 3/5

A Guide to the Good Life

 

Title: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

Author: William B. Irvine

Publisher: Oxford University

 
ISBN: 9780195374612

Thoughts:  The historical background was interesting, but the rest was too pompous.

Rating: 2/5

Rest and Be Thankful

 

Title: Rest and Be Thankful

Author: Emma Glass

Publisher: Bloomsbury

 
ISBN: 9781526601070

Thoughts:  Very poetic and haunting story, but a little too ephemeral.

Rating: 3/5

Home to Me

 

Title: Home to Me

Author: Catherine Bybee

Publisher: Montlake

 
ISBN: 9781542009850

Thoughts:  Sweet romance that doesn't follow the standard romance story arc, so very refreshing.

Rating: 4/5

Serena Says

 

Title: Serena Says

Author: Tanita S. Davis

Publisher: Katherine Tegen

 
ISBN: 9780062936974

Thoughts:  True and honest yet easy to read, this is a must for all girls about to enter middle school.

Rating: 4/5