Over the past few weeks I have gotten quite a bounty of books in the mail. Some I requested, some I entered contests to win, and some surprises. Since I know I am not going to get them all read I decided I wanted to highlight them here and tell you what I think sounds great about each book. Today are the books I have gotten from Macmillan. I am on a list for bloggers and once a season get the chance to request some books. This time I focused on middle grade books and requested three books that sounded awesome. I also got one YA contemporary romance because those are my favorites.
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Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chamliss Bertman. I love a good middle grade mystery/puzzle book. The Westing Game, Winston Breen, Chasing Vermeer. This one sounds like it will be an awesome addition to this genre.
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Secrets of Selkie Bay by Shelley Moore Thomas. You know what mythical creature doesn't get enough press, Selkies. I have always been enchanted by the mythology of selkies and the synopsis for this one gave me goosebumps!
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The Book of Dares to Lost Friends by Jane Kelley. Oh the pressure that middle school puts on friendships is amazing. I see it every year, girls that come in as best friends and within a few months act like strangers. There is always one who is hurt and sometimes one that doesn't even realize she is doing anything wrong. This is a story I am looking forward to reading--it's a little bit mystical and a lot realistic. Looks great!
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Joyride by Anna Banks. A contemporary YA romance, just the kind I like. I know that I will read this one quickly.
I really enjoyed Book Scavenger, I'm waiting til closer to its release before posting my review. Have you seen the book release campaign for it? 50 ARC's in 50 States for a book scavenger hunt. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen that! I need to get caught up. looks like such a good book!
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