Review: Before She Was Harriet

Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beautiful. Stunning. It also illustrates important parts of Harriet Tubman's life. She contained multitudes and did so many more heroic things than many of us will ever do. Someone for all to admire.

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Review: I Love You, Michael Collins

I Love You, Michael Collins by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I loved this one. Mamie reminded me a bit of myself. As a kid, I would have picked the least popular thing because I was afraid it would feel bad and then tell people it was really the best. I love episolatory novels, like this one and I think the style really works. I also thought the potential disintegration of the family made sense. I didn't like that it was happening, but it felt real. This is a great story.

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Review: Into the Wild

Into the Wild by Erin Hunter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I read the next series a while ago, but read this one recently. I can see why kids like it, even if I don't feel the urge to go back and read more.

You can hear more of my thoughts, as well as two other bright people, here: http://www.frowl.org/worstbestsellers...

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