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Happy Friday, my friends! Here's my December Day 18 pick... AS IF BEING 12 3/4 ISN'T BAD ENOUGH, MY MOTHER IS RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT! By Donna Gephart! From the publisher: As if being 12 3/4 isn’t bad enough, Vanessa Rothrock’s mother is running for president and it’s ruining her life. Isn’t it enough that her… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 18

Hi Everyone, Here's my December Day 17 pick... WHEN YOU REACH ME by Rebecca Stead! From the Publisher: This remarkable novel holds a fantastic puzzle at its heart. By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend, Sal, know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 17

Hi Guys, I'm sorry to post this so late. My daughter got accepted to her first choice college today and our house has been a chaotic celebration as a result! But here it is, my Day 16 pick... A SNICKER OF MAGIC by Natalie LLoyd! From the Publisher: Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place,… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 16

Hey Guys, Happy Monday! For all you skating buffs out there, my December Day 15 pick is for you... BREAKING THE ICE by Gail Nall! From the publisher: Figure skating is Kaitlin’s passion, but she lands on thin ice after a meltdown in this funny, touching story. Because when you fall down, you have to… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 15

Hey everyone, I have another great book to gush about! My December Day 14 pick is... SCHOOL OF CHARM by Lisa Ann Scott! From the Publisher: At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 14

Hope you're all enjoying the weekend! Here's my December Day 13 pick... THE ACTUAL AND TRUTHFUL ADVENTURES OF BECKY THATCHER by Jessica Lawson! From the Publisher: Becky Thatcher has her side of the story to tell—and it’s a whopper—in this creative spin on Mark Twain’s beloved The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, complete with illustrations. Tom… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 13

Hi Everybody! Here is my December Day 12 pick... THE PRINCE OF FENWAY PARK by Julianna Baggott! From the Publisher: 1919 The Boston Red Sox sell Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. And with that act, the Curse—and the lives of the Cursed Creatures—begins. Oscar Egg believes he is cursed, just like his favorite… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 12

Hi Everyone, Happy Friday! I usually only blog about books I've read myself, but I had to make an exception today. This best-selling middle grade story has gotten excellent reviews...and I'm just really dying to read it! So my December Day 11 pick is... SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK by Robert Beatty! From the Publisher:… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 11

Hooray, it's Wednesday...the day I finally get to highlight an extraordinary middle grade book by an amazing author- who I am honored to call my friend. She is an author to watch, no doubt. Her debut book below was released in January of this year and already she has a second middle grade book slated to be… Continue reading December Book Blast: Day 10

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! I hope you love my December Day 9 pick. You may know WHEN YOU REACH ME by this Newberry Medal winning author, but maybe not this one. It's a hidden gem, in my opinion:) FIRST LIGHT by Rebecca Stead! From the Publisher: Peter is thrilled to join his parents on an expedition… Continue reading Decemeber Book Blast: Day 9