Day 44: 45 Days of Summer

In the Bag by Kate Klise

I originally posted about this book a couple of years ago. You can read the review here.

But summer is winding down, and I haven't done enough books "for adults" so I thought I would highlight this perfect vacation read.

Travel, adventure, a little romance...it's all in the bag!

Perfect for: adults looking for the perfect "beach read." Would also make a decent mother/daughter book club read for moms with high school age daughters.

Day 21: 45 Days of Summer

Wish by Joseph Monniger

 Last week when I went to a Seattle Sounders game, Make A Wish and the Sounders played a role. And I'm not gonna lie...I cried. 

And I was reminded of this quiet gem, which I have liked for a long time. And I'm so glad when it finds just the right reader. 

You will cheer for Bee and her brother Tommy, and be so glad they have each other. Beautifully written! 

(And when you finish this one, you MUST read "Finding Somewhere" by the same author, which I absolutely ADORE).

Best for: grades 7-11.

Twelve Days of Christmas: Gift Books: For Adults Who Like...

On the 10th day of Christmas...we continue with books for the adults on your list. There's still enough time to run down to your local bookstore and grab one of these. Or use two-day shipping from your favorite online retailer!

Today I wanted to highlight great books for adults who like a good love story and/or adults who like to read YA.

He’s Gone—Caletti (a YA author who wrote a terrific "crossover" adult title this year).
In the Bag—Klise (a tween author who wrote this perfect vacation/beach/love story...that would also work great for high schoolers. Or mothers/daughters that wanted to share the book).
Golden--Kirby
Eleanor and Park--Rowell
Fault in our Stars--Green
 

And remember, if you want a link to the entire list, see this post.

Happy Reading! And Gifting!

Review: Gone Fishing (Wissinger)

Title: Gone Fishing: a novel in verse

Author: Wissinger
Genre: Poetry, Families, Vacation, Fishing, Picture Books

Pages: 120
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Ages: 1st-4th grades, families

This is so much fun from start to finish! Sam has been looking forward to this fishing trip with his dad for a long time. And then his little sister Lucy gets to come along (and surely she will ruin everything, right?!). The family adventure is told in poetic "chapters," each a different form of verse, interspersed with humorous black-and-white illustrations.

From the Publisher: 

Nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad. So when his pesky little sister, Lucy, horns in on their fishing trip, he's none too pleased: Where's my stringer? / Something's wrong! / The princess doll does not belong! All ends well in this winsome book of poems-each labeled with its proper poetic form, from quatrain to tercet. Together the poems build a dawn-to-dusk story of a father-son bond, of sibling harmony lost and found-and most of all, of delicious anticipation. Charming line drawings animate the poetry with humor and drama, and the extensive Poet's Tackle Box at the end makes this the perfect primer to hook aspiring poets of all ages.

Not really too much more to say. This is a must read for anyone who loves poetry. Or fishing. A great beginning chapter book for new readers. A fun story that will resonate with anyone who's had a little sibling "ruin" the day. And, what fun it would be to use in an elementary classroom.