The book is really nice, but it makes me a little uncomfortable because they’re all twelve-year-olds. But besides that, the writing is very simple and Celeste’s, the main character’s, situation is very relatable. Being a little pleasantly plump at a young age can be pretty stressful and being a m...
Summary of Novel“The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet”, by Erin Dionne is an amusing tale that not only captures some of the pitfalls of middle school- it conveys a very crucial and excellent moral lesson about fitting in in life and being true to one’s self. Hamlet Kennedy, the main characte...
I think it is really great for a middle reader...not quite ready for YA. Elsie is a likeable character that is obsessed with playing her French horn. To diversify herself for her Shining Birches audition, she must join the band and she has preconceived notions about what it will be like. Until...
I just finished reading the book “Notes from an Accidental Band Geek” by Erin Dionne. The theme of the book is that if you try new things something good will come out of it. The book is about a 15 year old girl, Elise, who lives most of her life playing her horn. She is starting high school dr...
I found myself skimming this book but there were a couple of things I enjoyed. The art heist at the Isabella Gardner museum is a fascinating topic. I've read The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser, so I had some prior knowledge. The author ties in pop music, so I made a Boston playlist for my next t...
First, I waited till a little after midnight, to ensure Mom had conked out, so I could do a quick search of some of the random storage areas in our house. I was pretty sure that Grumps wouldn’t have packed up zillions of dollars of art and stuck it in our eaves, but, as Nini says, “Why jump over ...