Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Greg is a wimpy kid trying to survive middle school. Between his horrible brothers and the bigger kids at school, life is never boring for him. At least he has his best friend, Rowley by his side. But what if things turn sour between Greg and his buddy?
This book will have you laughing out loud! The zany pictures and witty characters will make you want to read it again and again.
224 pages

The Hermit Thrush Sings by Susan Butler

The Hermit Thrush Sings by Susan Butler
Young Leora is considered a mutant because of a webbed hand. She is an orphan, due to the death of her father after he is presumably killed by strange creatures living outside of the city. After Leora is informed that she will be sent to The Institution, she runs away from her step mother's home to find her missing sister.
I liked this book because it kept me hooked. I just wanted to know what was on the next page!!!
288 pages

Diary of a Wimpy Kid II by Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid II by Jeff Kinney
The adventures and misadventures of Greg Heffley continue in this goofy diary. You will be laughing out loud as Greg tries to survive. Rodrick and Manny make everything miserable, Rowley gets weirder, and school is still dangerous for the runts. For all ages; everyone in my family read it (including my folks!) and we all loved it.
217 pages
P.S. Our favorite part was Rodrick's science project at the very end of the book! Please read it!!!

Saving Grace by Priscilla Cummings

Saving Grace
by Priscilla Cummings
Eleven-year-old Grace is growing up during the Great Depression. As her family struggles to make ends meet, they eventually lose their apartment. With no other option, Grace and her two younger brothers are taken to a children's home, where they will be cared for until their parents can find a place to live. Grace is taken in by two rich women to their boarding house. Grace has to make a decision: should she go back to her family or let herself become adopted?
This is a great book for everyone. A sad story, yes, but full of hope.
238 pages

Mistaken Identity by Don and Susie Van Ryn and Newell, Colleen and Whitney Cerak, with Mark Tabb

Mistaken Identity by Don and Susie Van Ryn
and Newell, Colleen and Whitney Cerak,
with Mark Tabb
Mistaken Identity is the true story of the mix-up between Laura Van Ryn and Whitney Cerak. Both were in a serious car accident, and out of six victims, there was only one survivor. Authorities identified that girl as Laura Van Ryn, and everyone accepts that. Later, "Laura" begins giving clues about her real identity....
I recommend this to everyone of all ages because this book is completely clean and good, as well as having an interesting and ironic plot. It's a very uplifting story, too.
275 pages

Friends. Changes. Together. Alone. by Ann M. Martin

Friends. Changes. Together. Alone.

by Ann M. Martin

This book is based on the Californian life of the blonde-haired member of the famous Baby-Sitters Club, Dawn Schafer. This book was much more serious than the BSC books (for those who read them; also Dawn is portrayed as a much more sophisticated and older girl in this book). Dawn and her friends experience changes that both strengthen and tear down old friendships. My favorite character was Jill, who is still my favorite, even after the ending of the book (please read it!!). I recommend it for girls ages twelve to fourteen, but a grown-up might enjoy it, too.

176 pages

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie by David Lubar

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
by David Lubar

This book is about a fourteen-year-old boy trying to survive his first year of High School. As he makes new friends and loses old ones, tries unsuccessfully to get attention from the cutest girl in his grade, and prepares for a new younger sibling, he uses his writing ability to keep things interesting. I loved this book and recommend it to young teens and grown-ups alike!
279 pages
P.S. The book is great, but there were maybe two or three words that I had to skip over, just to warn you.

Welcome to Jeanette's Library!

Welcome to Jeanette's Library! I'm Jeanette-- okay, I'm Janay, but I thought Jeanette sounded better. ANYWAY, I have set up this blog page to post good books I have read lately that I think you should read, too! The books I suggest are mainly kid's books and rated 'G' adult books.
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