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Agatha Parrot and the Thirteenth Chicken by Kjartan Poskitt

July 8, 2017July 6, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of Agatha Parrot and the Thirteenth Chicken by Kjartan Poskitt Agatha Parrot and the Thirteenth Chicken by Kjartan Poskitt Release Date: 2017-06-27 “Chick chick chick chick CHICKEN!” Agatha and her friends are beyond excited to babysit their school’s small flock of newly hatched chicks—until they discover one of the chickens is missing! Where on Odd Street could the thirteenth chicken be? | Have you read this one yet? Comment down below and let me know! Big Thanks to Clarion Books for…

How It Feels to Be a Boat by James Kwan

July 7, 2017July 4, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of How It Feels to Be a Boat by James Kwan How It Feels to Be a Boat by James Kwan Release Date: 2017-07-04 Sometimes being a boat is full of adventures and it’s nothing but smooth sailing on the high seas, but sometimes arguing passengers can take you off course. When you run aground, will their teamwork give you the strength to make it through? Offbeat and imaginative, James Kwan gives us a glimpse of what it’s like to not only be a…

Overboard! (Survivor Diaries) by Terry Lynn Johnson

July 6, 2017July 4, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of Overboard! (Survivor Diaries) by Terry Lynn Johnson Overboard! (Survivor Diaries) by Terry Lynn Johnson Release Date: 2017-07-04 A high-stakes adventure series perfect for fans of the I Survived series and Hatchet. Eleven-year-old Travis and his family are on a whale watch off the coast of Washington when disaster strikes. The boat capsizes, throwing everyone into the ice-cold chaotic waves. Separated from their families and struggling to stay afloat, Travis and twelve-year-old Marina must use all of their grit and knowledge to survive. With…

My Brilliant Idea (And How It Caused My Downfall) by Stuart David

July 5, 2017July 4, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of My Brilliant Idea (And How It Caused My Downfall) by Stuart David My Brilliant Idea (And How It Caused My Downfall) by Stuart David Release Date: 2016-06-07 Meet fifteen-year-old Jack “The Jackdaw” Dawson, a young man with a serious plan. Daydreaming in class one day, Jack gets an idea he knows can’t fail: an app that stops you from daydreaming in class. (Ahem . . . ) Fame, glory, and tons of money seem just around the corner. But Jack runs into some…

Waste of Space by Gina Damico

July 1, 2017June 23, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of Waste of Space by Gina Damico Waste of Space by Gina Damico Release Date: 2017-07-11 Cram ten hormonal teens into a spaceship and blast off: that’s the premise for the ill-conceived reality show Waste of Space. The kids who are cast know everything about drama—and nothing about the fact that the production is fake. Hidden in a desert warehouse, their spaceship replica is equipped with state-of-the-art special effects dreamed up by the scientists partnering with the shady cable network airing the show. And…

The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy

June 30, 2017June 23, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy Release Date: 2017-07-04 Aila Quinn’s mother, Juliet, has always been a mystery. Vibrant yet guarded, she keeps her secrets beyond Aila’s reach. When Juliet dies, Aila and her younger brother Miles are sent to live in Sterling, a rural town with mysteries of its own. In Sterling, the experiences that weave life together – scents of flowers and food, reflections from mirrors and lakes, even the ability to dream – vanish…

Scary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of Scary, Scary Halloween Gift Edition by Eve Bunting Scary, Scary Halloween by Eve Bunting Release Date: 2017-07-18 I peer outside, there’s something there That makes me shiver, spikes my hair. It must be Halloween. Green eyes watch from the dark as skeletons dance, goblins skip, and ghosts float by. Come along to find a scary, scary surprise! With rhythm, rhyme, and just the right amount of fright, this is the perfect spooky story to share on Halloween! Featuring a striking new cover design…

Sheep Trick or Treat by Nancy E. Shaw

June 26, 2017June 23, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of Sheep Trick or Treat (board book) by Nancy E. Shaw Sheep Trick or Treat (board book) by Nancy E. Shaw Release Date: 2017-07-18 As the Halloween moon rises, Sheep are fixing up disguises . . . What will happen when the sheep go trick-or-treating? Could there be wolves lurking in the woods, hoping to waylay them as they return home with their bags full of goodies? In crisp verse and whimsically eerie pictures, Nancy Shaw and Margot Apple tell the lively story of…

Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor

June 24, 2017June 19, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor Release Date: 2017-10-03 The long-awaited sequel to the genre-breaking Akata Witch by multiple award-winner Nnedi Okorafor! A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is…

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 Bunny

I was sent a copy of Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor Release Date: 2017-07-11 Affectionately dubbed “the Nigerian Harry Potter,” Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one’s place in the world. Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she’s albino. She’s a terrific athlete, but can’t go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits in. And then she discovers something amazing—she…

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