Rumor has it the Scholastic book “Rules” by Cynthia Lord is a pretty good read. Available on Amazon for just $6.99, this 8-and-up 2007 Newbery Honor Book tells a humorous and heartwarming story about feeling different and finding acceptance. Intrigued? You can find more information about the book on Cynthia Lord’s website, where her other [...]

We just read Louis Sachar’s Marvin Redpost book No. 5 — “Class President” — and we conquered the whole entire thing in one sit-down. I, the mom, read to my boys, ages 9 and 11, not because they couldn’t do it themselves, but because I find they are more engaged in solo reading when I [...]

My soon-to-be middle schooler was assigned some summer reading, and I joined him in devouring the pages of the book we both really, really enjoyed. You might love it, too, which is why we are happy to recommend “Tangerine,” by Edward Bloor. It’s a mystery set in Tangerine County, Florida, and we’re serious when we [...]

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