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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Middle Grade March 2022 Read-A-Thon

Middle-Grade March 2022 Read-a-Thon

March is coming soon and so is the Middle-Grade March Read-A-Thon.  It is a challenge led by several "Booktubers" where they encourage the reading and celebration of middle-grade books.  They provide a few prompts and also have a book picked out for a book read.  Here are links to their videos:
My twin sister (and fellow school media specialist) and I are both excited about completing the challenge and we have our To Be Read lists all ready to go! Check out our books and the reading prompts that go with each title. 

Diane's List

Donna's List

The prompts this year are:

1. Read a book older than you.

2. Read a book with five or more words in the title.

3. Read a book with an orphan as the main character.

4. Read a book with an Asian main character or set in Asia.

5. Read a contemporary book. 


If you want to hear more about Pony by R. J. Palacio, check out this book review from Donna. She recently read the book and has posted a review that gives you a good idea of what to expect. 






Saturday, February 5, 2022

City Spies: Forbidden City by James Ponti

 

2022 | 448 pages  | 8 Hours Audio |  Grades 4-7 

I loved book three even more than one and two! I think I have gotten to know the characters better which makes a difference. You don't have to work so hard to keep everyone straight.   They are your friends. 

Once again the five teens are spying for the British M16 and this time they go to Moscow and Beijing. In the midst of a billionaire and his villainous scheme involving nuclear warheads and a brilliant nuclear scientist and a chess championship, the spies have their hands full. 

I love how complicated and yet simple this series is. It could continue for a while. I love the travel aspect too and have to stop and google for images of the places they visit. I personally think it would make great television! 

I am a fan of James Ponti. I read all three of his "Framed" series. I may be going back to read his "Dead City" series.  Both are only a trilogy.  I hope that "City Spies" continues to be a much longer series. There are so many cities to discover!

Check out the book trailer.  It is sure to entice a reader!