I do not re-read books. I am a slow reader, I just don’t have the time. But, sometimes when I read a book, I have a longing – not to re-read, but to have that first experience with it again. Here’s a few titles I wish I could open up again from the very beginning. Whether it’s Ivy learning about her self after a tornado, the way small things (like Legos) can change or build a world or the gorgeous exploration of life and death in tandem with scientific facts, each of these middle grade titles swept me up. I was more than happy to be along for the ride.
Twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen’s house is destroyed in a tornado, and in the aftermath of the storm, she begins to develop feelings for another girl at school. You can also check out this title as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby or as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
Unable to celebrate the holidays in the wake of his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting, Lolly Rachpaul struggles to avoid being forced into a gang himself while constructing a fantastically creative LEGO city at the Harlem community center. You can also check out this title as eAudio on Overdrive/Libby or as eBook on Overdrive/Libby.
Twelve-year-old Suzy Swanson wades through her intense grief over the loss of her best friend by investigating the rare jellyfish she is convinced was responsible for her friend’s death. You can also check out this title as eBook on Overdrive/Libby or as eAudio on Overdrive/Libby.