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Wonderland by Barbara O’Connor: Book Review and Book Club Ideas

A book review for Wonderland by Barbara O'Connor

Wonderland by Barbara O’Connor is a sweet coming-of-age story focused on two girls from two very different worlds. Kids will enjoy this fun tale that is told from various points of view, sparking even more reader interest. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure. Wonderland by Barbara O’Connor Genre: Realistic FictionLength: 288 pagesFirst …

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The Prairie Thief: Fantastic Book Review and Book Club Ideas

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This post contains book club ideas and discussion questions for The Prairie Thief.

The Prairie Thief by Melissa Wiley is a fun look at prairie life in the 1800’s with a magical twist. It’s a perfect independent read for your middle-grade reader or a great choice for a family read aloud. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure. The Prairie Thief by Melissa Wiley Genre: Historical …

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Allergic: A Helpful Book Club Review and Book Club Ideas

Leave a Comment / Book Reviews and Ideas, Elementary School, Graphic Novels, Middle School / By Mary Wilson

Find book club ideas for Allergic: The Graphic Novel

Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd is a graphic novel about a young girl who is devastated to learn that she is allergic to the dog she always wanted. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure. Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd Genre: Graphic NovelsLength: 240 pagesFirst Published: 2021 View on Amazon | View on …

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Book Club Ideas for Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier

Leave a Comment / Book Reviews and Ideas, Elementary School, Graphic Novels, Middle School / By Mary Wilson

Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier is a graphic novel for kids that follows Cat and her family as they move to the coast of Northern California. It doesn’t take long for a new neighbor introduces the girls to the fact that there are ghosts in their new neighborhood. Cat is terrified, but Maya is excited to …

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The Lemonade War: Discussion Questions and Book Club Ideas

Leave a Comment / Book Reviews and Ideas, Elementary School / By Mary Wilson

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies is the first book in a series about fourth-grader, Evan Treski, and his younger sister. This look at sibling relationships, conflict resolution, and business savvy is a fun book to add to your child’s reading list. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure. The Lemonade War by …

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Litte Robot: A Book Review and Discussion Questions

Leave a Comment / Book Reviews and Ideas, Elementary School, Graphic Novels / By Mary Wilson

Little Robot is a delightful graphic novel that is perfect for even the youngest readers. The book is practically wordless and the images are colorful and fun. This is a sweet and simple story that your elementary schooler will enjoy. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure. Little Robot by Ben Hatke Genre: …

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A Book Review for Treaty, Trenches, Mud, and Blood

Leave a Comment / Book Reviews and Ideas, Elementary School, Graphic Novels / By Mary Wilson

Ideas for discussion when you read Treat Trenches Mud and Blood

Treaty, Trenches, Mud, and Blood is one of Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales, which are history-based graphic novels. Take a journey through the major events of WWI with this graphic novel. This post contains affiliate links. Read my full disclosure. Treaty, Trenches, Mud, and Blood by Nathan Hale Genre: Graphic Novel, HistoryLength: 128 pagesFirst Published: 2014 …

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