Reviews written by Claire Johnson, Staff Reviewer

Shortly after learning that she is a Princess, Mia gets more shocking news about her mother's relationship with her Algebra teacher and has to give her first national interview. Mia's innermost thoughts are always funny, even when she overreacts about the ice worms that may...

Jack and Annie's adventure continues in the second book of this series. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy these books as read alouds in my classroom. The stories are fun and innocent with rich vocabulary that encourages the reader to use their imagination. ...

I'm going to admit to you right away that I don't think I have ever read Jane Eyre all the way through, which is the story that Jane is based on. So I am reviewing this book without the original in my head to compare it to. The...

I remember reading this book as a child. It is wonderful that I get to share it now with my own children. The text is large and fairly repetitive so that young can feel successful when reading independently.

This is one of my favorite books to read in Winter. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is based on a classic Ukrainian Folktale. This is a must have for every home and classroom library!

While this book is centered around Christmas, the message is one that we should be reminded of all year long. Brother and Sister Bear learn the valuable lesson that giving is better than receiving. We pull this book off the shelf throughout the year, it is a favorite...

My little boy LOVES this book. He received it as a gift when he was about three, and it's been one of his favorites ever since. The illustrations are colorful and make it easy for even emergent readers to participate with. While my son may not be...

I read this book to my class recently, and they loved it! I enjoyed reading it to them because the chapters are fairly short, so they were able to stay focused on the story. The kids were very much into the story. They were able to make connections...

I ordered this book for my classroom after seeing many projects that were based off this charming story. I read it to my class, and we giggled our way through as the little family in the snow globe played in the giant snow drifts. I think...

I cannot rave enough about this book. "The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight" is one of those books I'm glad I bought because I will want to read it again and again. When Hadley misses her flight to London by four minutes, she cannot...

Goddess Boot Camp is a fun followup to the first of the series. Ms. Childs gives us a quick-paced, original story that I believe appeals to many readers. Phoebe is back in this second installment, and she must learn to control her strong powers. When she is signed...

Where do I even start with The Hunger Games? I picked this book up at the store after hearing some buzz on the internet. I wasn't sure of the premise or if I would find it enjoyable at all. I was so wrong. I devoured this book, I...

The Near Witch is one of the most beautiful books I have read. Ms. Schwab does an amazing job of putting the reader right in the town of Near. When you read this, I imagine you will feel the cold, scary wind rip right through you. ...

I'm a fan of all things Pride and Prejudice so when I saw this book at the store I immediately picked it up. Maybe I'm a little rusty in my memory of the original but this book didn't seem to follow the story of Austen's Pride and Prejudice as...

I can't believe I waited so long to read this book. I was absolutely blown away by Speak. Melinda's struggle is so gut-wrenching that you feel for her every single page. Ms. Anderson tackles a difficult subject and manages to do it with honesty and empathy. ...