Reviews written by Hannah Hudson, Staff Reviewer

Minus Me is an intriguing story of how a young girl comes to terms with her inevitable death through her friendship with a mysterious boy named Zak. Linda discovers that she’s suffering from a rare heart condition and that unless she gets a transplant, her chances of surviving are slim...

This book is perfection. I am a sucker for warrior women, and Kate Beaton delivers in her newest picture book, The Princess and the Pony. Princess Pinecone has been waiting for her birthday, and this year she’s determined to become a REAL warrior with a REAL...

This review isn’t sufficient to list all the things I love about Victoria Jamieson’s Roller Girl, but I’ll try to stem the massive amounts of fangirling that’s happening in my heart. When Astrid’s mom takes her to watch her first roller derby match, Astrid knows right...

In this stunning compilation of Poetry, Paul Janeczko and Chris Raschka infuse life into every page. While I was a little intimidated to review a picture book, especially one filled with poetry, my love for Chris Raschka’s illustrations prevailed, and I’m so glad it did. The Death of the Hat...

This book caught me unaware (no pun intended), which is one of the reasons I highly recommend picking up a copy for yourself. When Regan Flay is exposed by someone at her school for writing nasty messages about most of her school’s population, she goes from popular girl to an...

I don’t know how else to start this review except to tell you that you need this book in your life. Like, Yesterday. Cherie Priest takes a seemingly simple plot and pumps it full of suspense and mystery: Two best friends, Libby...

In a book filled with mystery, Valynne Maetani’s Ink and Ashes makes one thing crystal clear: This debut novel not to be missed. With the discovery of a long-past family secret, Claire Takata finds herself a target for all sorts of trouble. From death threats to stalking, she knows that...

Jon Walter’s Close to the Wind details the journey of Malik as he escapes from a war torn home. Split into three sections, this book opens at the start of a civil war in an unnamed country. Malik and his grandfather are fleeing from their home and trying to pay...

What do dogs, bees, and blueberries have in common? Admittedly, not much at first, but to a young girl named Tigerlily they are a few of the only things that make perfect sense. After her dog Lucky went blind, Tigerlily (Lily to everyone else), has gotten used to being his...

What would you do if the world didn’t end when you thought it would? Bryan Bliss’ No Parking At The End Times is a gut-wrenching novel that addresses that very question. When Abigail’s parents announce that they are selling all of their belongings and moving to San Francisco for a...

In Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s Fish in a Tree, Ally Nickerson’s biggest goal is just to fit in, to be “normal.” She wants to read and write, and in sixth grade, she knows she should be able to with ease, but she can’t. The kids in her class use her disadvantage...

From the annoying neighbor girl, to a wig-wearing hairdresser, and a secret-keeping father, Honey is a novel that oozes with character and intrigue. Add Melody Bishop to Sarah Weeks’ colorful cast of characters, and you have a book that delights from start to finish. In the...

Imagine you are on a tightrope. You curl your toes around the thick cable as it sways gently under your weight. You stand a little taller as you gain confidence and skill, allowing your hands to spread like wings as you glide with the movement. Then a sudden gust of...