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Compatibility Testing

9/14/2020

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Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake ill by Jon Klassen

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My first impulse while reading Skunk and Badger: I really want to invite Amy Timberlake to tea. I imagine a delightful afternoon, chatting with someone who conjures up a tale of a peculiar little Badger, living in Aunt Lula’s brownstone and devoting his days to Important Rock Work. This fastidious fellow is in for the shock of his life when Aunt Lula also invites Skunk to live in the brownstone. Skunk’s lifestyle is decidedly different from Badger's. He loves to cook, concocting scrumptious meals, but leaves washing the dishes to Badger. A gregarious fellow, he wants to chat while Badger is accustomed to hours of quiet devotion to his rocks. The ultimate test of the roommates’ compatibility is chickens. Skunk invites an astonishing number to their home. The brownstone is filled with incessant bocking and feathers scattered everywhere. Inevitably there is skunk spray. That the conflict will be resolved is never in doubt. It’s how the pair will iron out their differences that will keep readers engaged. ​
The narrative is seasoned with charming asides, inner dialog, and clever word play. Reading aloud is an extra treat. Book recommendations appear in the The New Yak Times Book Review. Badger muses that chickens are here today, gone to leghorn. There is mention of special markings in the sand known as Chicken Scratch, the most ancient of chicken languages.
Timberlake lovingly pokes fun at her characters' idiosyncrasies which makes them all-the-more endearing. In the spirit of Christopher Robin saying “silly old bear” to Pooh, readers will be enamored with the fussy Badger who wears pickaxe-and-dynamite pajamas and strums E Huli Mākou on the ukulele. Skunk’s special chicken whistle to gather the chickens for story-reading sessions, will bring knowing smiles to teachers and librarians.

​The trailer offers a sneak peek at Klassen's signature style black and white illustrations. He captures the character of these two often maligned mammals with wit and charm. Look at that grin on Skunk's face! Another reason to love this tale.
Come on over.  I'll put the kettle on, and we'll have great fun getting acquainted with Skunk and Badger.
A tale of a mismatched pair who work through the inevitable difficulties of sharing a home. It's The Wind in the Willows meets Frog and Toad and it's destined to be a classic. Want more good news? This is Book 1. There will be more Badger and Skunk. ​Hurrah! Hurrah!
Electronic copy accessed via Edelweiss.
​​Pub date: September 15, 2020  Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers  ISBN:  978-1643750057
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Art and Nature

8/19/2020

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Beatrix Potter, Scientist (She Made History)
​by Lindsay H. Metcalf ill by Junyi Wu

The connection between art and science is symbiotic. Scientists record observations with accurate representations of phenomena. Artists rely on a careful study of anatomy and physiology to inform their art.
It is no surprise that artist Beatrix Potter studied her surroundings and recorded her findings with precision. What is remarkable is that her published books are not scientific treatises, but instead are delightful fantasies.
Metcalf gives young readers fresh insight into the life of the author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Each summer Beatrix’s family would travel to Scotland. It was there that the young girl met Charles McIntosh , the postman who encouraged her study of life forms. She was a dedicated researcher, making meticulous drawings, examining small animal skeletons, and preparing slides for microscopic observation.
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Potter's specific field of study was fungi: the study of mushroom spores. She made a breakthrough discovery on the germination of these spores and prepared a paper for the Linnean Society of London. She could not present her paper in person, as women were not allowed to join this scientific society. She withdrew her paper from consideration after the society said her findings needed more work. Shortly afterward, she discontinued her fungi research. History does not explain her abandonment of nature studies. A century later the Linnean Society apologized for the treatment of Beatrix Potter and other women.​
Metcalf enhances this picture book with backmatter that includes "More About Beatrix Potter," a Timeline, Bibliography, Source Notes, and suggestions for Further Reading. Wu's soft colored pencil illustrations honor both the wonders of nature and storytelling. Her style does not attempt to imitate the precision of Potter's studies. Her illustrations focus on Beatrix and her joy of discovery.
Beatrix Potter, Scientist explores the value of close observation in the fields of both science and art and speaks to the work of women in science. Add to biography and STEM collections.

More Women Who Changed Our World

She Made History: Women Who Changed Our World is an ongoing picture book series celebrating the contributions of women. In addition to well-known historical figures such as Helen Keller, Harriet Tubman, Phillis Wheatley, and Susan B. Anthony, the series introduces young readers to other women who have been change agents. Alice Coachman the first African American woman to earn an Olympic gold medal, Kathryn Johnston the first girl to play Little League baseball, and astronomer Nancy Grace Roman who led the NASA team which built the Hubble Space Telescope are some of the featured woman who have made history.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: September 1, 2020 Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company ISBN: 978-0807551752
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Is It Destiny?

8/14/2020

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Of Curses and Kisses (St Rosetta's Academy Book 1) 
​by Sandhya Menon

Looking for an updated version of a classic romantic fairy tale? 
Sandhya Menon has this covered with Of Curses and Kisses, the first volume in St Rosetta's Academy, her new YA romance series. Set in an exclusive boarding school nestled in Colorado’s gorgeous snow-capped mountains, a girl from India and boy from England meet. Is it destiny?
Princess Jaya Rao and her younger sister Isha are sent off to boarding school, hoping to escape a scandalous rumor that a rival family has circulated about Isha. Jaya hopes to protect the Rao reputation from further damage and exact revenge on the family that is responsible for publishing the vicious gossip. She finds the perfect opportunity. Lord Grey Emerson, a member of the dynasty that has delivered centuries of indignities to the Rao family, is a student at St. Rosetta’s. Her plan: she will make him fall in love with her and then break his heart.
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Grey, a brooding loner, is facing his own personal crisis. He is destined to die when he turns eighteen due to an ancient curse pronounced by one of Jaya’s ancestors. The clock is ticking for Grey. Just when it seems that his life is ending, he has fallen in love.
Jaya is wrestling with the question of loyalty. Must she respect the wishes of her parents without question? What should she do to protect her family’s reputation? What will become of the Rao dynasty ? Does she need to ignore her own feelings?
This modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast includes a glittering ball, several misunderstandings, a despicable cad, one stunning ruby pendant, a bookstore named Bookingham Palace and a terrific snowball fight. It's a sparkling romance with an intriguing hint of magic.
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​Pub date: February 18, 2020  Publisher:  Simon Pulse  ISBN:  978-1534417540
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Ripped from Today's Headlines

7/17/2020

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Illegal: A Disappeared Novel by Francisco X. Stork

Siblings Sara and Emiliano Zapata are on the run, hoping to elude an international human trafficking cartel. Illegal continues their story which began with Disappeared. After leaving Juárez Mexico, the two separately cross the Rio Grande River, hoping to outpace and outsmart the syndicate.
The story is told in the alternating voices of the brother and sister. Sara opts to legally request asylum as she believes that ample documentation will support her amnesty claim. Emiliano chooses to go underground, hiding in the back of a horse trailer to evade detection and eventually living in the basement of his father’s home in a Chicago suburb.
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The two have an explosive secret: a cell phone containing damning photographs and documents detailing human trafficking that originates in Mexico and extends into the United States. Those involved include a federal government employee. Before they part ways, Sara entrusts the phone to her brother. Sara and Emiliano must protect this valuable piece of evidence without endangering one another.
Stork ratchets up the tension as both lives are on the line. Sara is locked in solitary confinement within a detention center in Fort Stockton Texas because she refuses to disclose the whereabouts of her brother. Emiliano tries to stay one step ahead of a killer hired to track down the phone. It’s a nail biting, intense read.
The narrative includes fascinating details about everything from technical processes used to open a phone to some of the legal intricacies in the asylum process. There are striking contrasts: Emiliano sharing tender moments with his half brother while Sara endures horrific cruelty. A stunning betrayal keeps the central characters constantly questioning who to trust. Both siblings are faced with moral dilemmas. There are no easy solutions. Every choice has positive and negative consequences. ​
An electrifying story that could easily have been ripped from today's headlines, this can't-put-down story of danger, intrigue, and corruption will keep readers rapidly turning pages. It's action and suspense to the max.
​While the book’s conclusion brings resolution to the immediate dangers facing Sara and Emiliano, there is obviously more to the story. Please Mr. Stork, don’t keep us waiting too long.
Uncorrected copy provided by author.
​Pub date: August 4, 2020  Publisher:  Scholastic Press  ISBN: 978-1338310559
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Here Comes Lolo

5/21/2020

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Lolo Series by Niki Daly

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Meet the irrepressible Lolo, a good-natured youngster who loves gold stars and embellishing her paintings with glitter. Lolo lives with her mother and her grandmother in South Africa.
This girl has a mind of her own. She is not interested in the library book with the fairy wearing a frilly pink tutu. No. She wants the book featuring a terrible monster with horns and tusks.
Both Hooray for Lolo and Here Comes Lolo are easy-to-read chapter books brimming with the exploits of this charismatic youngster. She has a lot going on. There are matters of conscience when she finds a  beautiful gold ring and later attempts to rescue a neglected dog. She bravely faces surgery for appendicitis and learns about misunderstandings when she doesn’t receive an invitation to a classmate’s party. Mother and grandmother gently help Lolo learn to confront fear, conflict, and injustice.
Because the series is set in South Africa, readers will encounter some regional vernacular. For example,  Molo is a common Zulu greeting and the Zulu name for grandmother is Gogo.  A punctuation mark located at the end of a sentence is referred to as a full stop. Illustrations and contextual cues help youngsters decode the meaning of unfamiliar terms.
Trim size of about 5” x 8” fits nicely into small hands. Book design features large font with plenty of white space as well as delightful grey scale drawing on every page.

​Daly’s illustrations capture the personality and unique idiosyncrasies of each character. 
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Lolo is a little charmer whose stories will enchant readers. More Lolo books please.

Hooray for Lolo by Niki Daly

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​​Pub date: May 5, 2020  Publisher:  Catalyst Press  ISBN: 978-1946395382

Here Comes Lolo by Niki Daly

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​​Pub date: April 28, 2020  Publisher:  Catalyst Press  ISBN: 978-1946395368
Copies provided by publisher.
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Truly Devious Series by Maureen Johnson narrated by Kate Rudd

3/10/2020

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Triple Treat

Note: This is a spoiler-free  review. Readers deserve to discover each delicious clue for themselves. Suffice it to say, this is a highly addictive series. I'll follow Stevie Bell anywhere anytime she wants to plunge into another mysterious escapade.
Maureen Johnson's thrilling mystery series Truly Devious is an intricately crafted murder within a murder. High school student Stevie Bell as an expert at unraveling clues and solving cold criminal cases. She is fascinated by the 1936 disappearance of three-year-old Alice Ellingham from her family's estate nestled in the mountains of Vermont. Stevie is invited to study at the exclusive Ellingham Academy located on the Ellingham Estate. This super sleuth takes on the decades-old case.
The story alternates between the 1936 kidnapping and a present-day rash of murders at Ellingham Academy.
Although the narration is third person, Johnson gives readers a glimpse into Stevie's pysche. This high school junior suffers from anxiety and eschews many social conventions. She worries less about her GPA and more about solving crime. Flashes into the workings of her mind are a significant story element.
Kate Rudd expertly nails this audiobook performance. She delivers teen angst, pompous authoritarianism, and an objective observer with aplomb. She captures Stevie's snark, Fenton's academic slightly inebriated reasoning, and David King's quirkiness. Rudd ratchets up the tension with understated narration, allowing the drama to unfold, keeping attention on the narrative. Timing and pacing match the slow reveal of key pieces of evidence. She lets the story and the characters speak for themselves.

Truly Devious: A Mystery

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Stevie Bell is accepted into the prestigious private Ellingham Academy, a school that encourages high school students to pursue their own interests. The school's buildings and surrounding grounds reflect founder Albert Ellingham's fascination with puzzles and games. There are hidden nooks and secret tunnels throughout the estate. The manor is a character with a major role in the the tragic events, past and present.
There are two distinct casts of characters within the story. The Ellingham family, friends, and household staff have starring roles in the 1936 drama.
Stevie's classmates and the school’s staff comprise the characters in the contemporary murder mystery.
The drama unfolds with intertwined narratives describing past and present Ellingham Academy.
​Audiobook accessed via Overdrive
Release date: January 16, 2018  Publisher: HarperAudio

The Vanishing Stair (Truly Devious)

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When a tragic death on campus is announced, Stevie's parents rush to Vermont and remove her from school.  U.S. Senator Edward King intervenes and encourages Stevie to return to the prestigious school. Her parents grudgingly consent.
Things get more complicated when Stevie returns to Ellingham Academy. Two other deaths follow in rapid succession. While they may be accidental, Stevie becomes convinced that the deaths are deliberate.
She sets to work, discovering hidden artifacts and deciphering obscure clues to find the truth about the 1936 tragedies. She becomes certain that she knows precisely what happened but hesitates to share her findings. ​Who can she trust?  Will her information put her or some of her classmates in danger?
Audiobook accessed via Axis 360
​Release date: January 22, 2019  Publisher: HarperAudio

The Hand on the Wall (Truly Devious)

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The final book in the series neatly wraps up the story. Johnson has kept all of the details and plot lines skillfully balanced throughout the series. She deftly catches all the balls she has kept spinning in the air. The hints which have alluded readers from the beginning come together in a smashing, but totally believable conclusion.

All of suspects gather in the Academy's Great House for Stevie's recitation of the events leading up to the murders. She begins her presentation with some solid evidence and a few hunches. Readers will be intrigued with her deductive logic and catch their collective breaths as she delays until the last possible moment to bring forward the most damming piece of evidence.
​It's showstopper of an ending.
Audiobook accessed via Axis 360
Release date: January 21, 2020  Publisher: HarperAudio
There are several references to Agatha Christi throughout the series and with good reason. Like Christi, Johnson assembles a large cast of characters. She sets the story in a remote setting, similar to And Then There Were None, and Murder on the Orient Express. The culminating scene takes place during a massive snowstorm in the remote mountains of Vermont where all is revealed.  It's classic whodunit.
My only complaint about this series was the one year interval between publication of each book in the series. One year is a long time to wait when lives are in the balance. A long time.
​Fortunately for readers who begin reading the series in 2020, there is no wait.
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Sip Slowly

12/16/2019

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Straw by Amy Krouse Rosenthal  ill by Scott Magoon

Not everything’s a race. Some things are meant to be savored.
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First there was a Spoon, then Chopsticks, and now Straw joins the trio of picture books featuring eating implements. Amy Krause Rosenthal’s fertile imagination gives Straw a distinctive personality and character trait. That’s right. Straw is his name so a capital letter is in order.
Here’s the thing: Straw has a compulsion to be first. He measures his consumption in relationship to the nearby straws, constantly comparing himself to others. ​With help from friends, he learns to slow down and savor the moment.
​The text is chock full is delightful word play. "I think what you're feeling is called awe, Straw."  Gentle message. Charming characters. It's better than a thick milkshake with whipped cream and cherry on top.
Scott Magoon's illustrations capture the anxiety of wanting to be first. He injects whimsy into the narrative, giving the straws expressive faces and body posture. Who knew a paper drinking straw could be so dramatic?
Straw’s tubular shape is highlighted with imaginative page design and orientation, inviting readers to turn the book and look at things in a new way,
There are not-so-subtle homages to the author scattered throughout. A mug of AKR root beer, a glass of lemonade with a cheery sunshine logo, even her signature yellow umbrella makes an appearance.

Making Things

Amy Krouse Rosenthal liked to make things: books, films, salads, something out of nothing, and wishes. This list is paraphrased from the foundation website.
In this spirit of making, I tried making things with drinking straws. Armed with a handful of plastic straws and my trusty glue gun, I got to work. Here are the results: A cardboard box maze, ready for a marble race. Mini rockets that launch with a puff of air. A tiny easel that holds a name card. Try having a marble maze relay or a rocket launch competition. Finish with a milkshake. Sip slowly.
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Eat Up

Sample these Amy Krouse Rosenthal picture books.
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Copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: January 4, 2020  Publisher: Disney-Hyperion  ISBN: 978-1484749555
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Double Trouble

11/21/2019

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The Fowl Twins by Eoin Colfer

"You two are not simply two boys," countered Sister Jeronima. ""You are two Fowl boys. There is a big difference."
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It began in 2001. Eoin Colfer published a story about a twelve-year-old boy named Artemus Fowl, the world's greatest criminal mastermind.
Time has passed and in the intervening years Fowl has fathered fraternal twins Myles and Beckett. In many respects it is difficult to believe that the eleven-year-old boys are siblings. Myles is the epitome of an intellectual detail-oriented techno-geek. Beckett seems wildly random, bouncing around, delighting in life. He is also a trans-species polyglot, communicating with animals and fairies.
Despite or perhaps because of their differences, the brothers share an undying loyalty and affection for one another. They have learned to do more than tolerate the other's idiosyncrasies. They depend on one another to compliment the missing elements in their individual personalities.
"I used to do what you're doing, he said. "Live in the past. But now I know the past is past. When your plan failed, that was then. This is now, and we need a new plan. Say goodbye to old-failure Myles, and hello to new-plan Myles." Beckett
There's so much going on here:
Lord Teddy Bleedham-Drye, The Duke of Scilly, criminal mastermind extraordinaire will stop at nothing to obtain venom from a miniature-sized troll. The venom promises eternal life. He enlists the aid of a nun, Sister Jeronima Gonzalez-Ramos de Zárate of Bilbao who speaks English with a heavy dose of Spanish. and the Myishi Corporation to help him obtain the troll and gain everlasting life.
Unfortunately for him, Beckett happened upon the troll first, promptly naming him Whistle Blower. 
​In addition to The Fowl Twins and the tiny troll, ELF (Excellent Leprechaun Force) Specialist Lazuli Henitz, a pixie-elf hybrid or pixel (Myles mistakenly describes Lazuli as semiprecious) joins this team.  They call themselves the Regrettables.  Their mission is to thwart the Duke's nefarious schemes.
It's clear that this is just the beginning.  There will be further exploits for the Brothers Fowl.
Colfer is at the top of his game. ​Wordplay is omnipresent, punctuated with razor-sharp repartee. There's Beckett's famous cluster punch and Myles' expertise with anarchitecture, the architecture of anarchy. There are quotes from Kipling, Nietzsche, and Shakespeare.  Albeit the words may be slightly inverted, resulting an entirely different meaning.
​Colfer intensifies the story's frantic pace, adding one cliff-hanger on top of another. Presumed deaths, Bathtubs filled with electric eels. Gysers spouting bodies into the air. Individuals pushed off cliffs. It's campy, over-the-top non-stop action and adventure. Take your vitamins, sharpen your wits, and get ready for one wild read. 
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: November 5, 2019 Publisher ISBN: Disney-Hyperion 978-1368043755
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Friendship & Other Discoveries

10/9/2019

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Nina Soni, Former Best Friend
​by Kashmira Sheth ill by Jenn Kocsmiersky

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Nina Soni’s life just got more complicated. She accidentally destroys her best friend's art project. Nina fears that Jay will no longer be her friend. She is stymied when her teacher assigns a Personal Narrative Project. She has nothing to write. Her life is as boring as plain rice.
​Then she discovers an interesting phenomenon that will be the basis for her person narrative. To her dismay, she learns that her idea is the same experiment used by  Jay at last year's science fair. She is discouraged.
When her sister's birthday party plans fall through, Jay and Nina come together and develop a clever solution to the birthday dilemma. Upon reflection, Nina realizes that retelling events of the past twenty-four hours will make an interesting writing project. 
​Crisis averted. Friendship restored. Assignment completed. Things are working out!
Nina has a way with words.  She images that one day she will make a brilliant scientific discovery. She will name it Ninacillian, similar to Alexander Fleming's penicillin. 
The narrative is liberally sprinkled with her unique definitions. Some are spot on. All feature her quirky perspective.
For=get-ful-ness means your mind becomes so full of new thoughts and ideas that it pushes out the old ones.
Former means once-upon-a-time.
Sheth includes numerous references to Nina’s Indian-American heritage, including traditional foods such as roti and kachumber.  ​Her notebook Sakhi means friend in Hindi. The family watches Mahabharat, a long-running series based on the Hindu ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharat.
Nina Soni, Former Best Friend is the first title in this series for young readers. Easy-to-read font, lots of lists, and handy trim size make this a good choice for early chapter book readers.  Kocsmiersky’s black and white line drawings capture nine-year-old Nina's irrepressible nature.

Scientific Discoveries

If Nina can try this experiment, so can young readers. Caution: It takes a very large and extra-sharp knife as well as some muscle power to bisect and chop a dense head of cabbage. That part of the experiment is best left to an adult.
  • Cut a cabbage in half and chop into thin shreds.
  • Place the cabbage in a large glass or other stain-resistant bowl.
  • Submerge the cabbage in warm water. Let it rest for about 24 hours until the cabbage water is pink
  • Strain the liquid and discard the cabbage shreds.
  • Pour a small amount into individual containers.
  • Add one additional liquid to each container of cabbage juice. Label the contents of each container.
  • Record your observations.
Below are the results of my pH experiment. 
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Dish soap
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Lemon juice
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Baking soda
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Vinegar
Copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: October 1, 2019  Publisher: Peachtree Publishing Company  ISBN: 978-1682630570
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Stormy Weather

9/3/2019

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The Jumbie God’s Revenge by Tracey Baptiste

Every lightning strike hit the mountain now, shaking loose larger and larger rocks...Larger ones left bruises...Sharper ones left scratches that burned in the rain. But Huracan wouldn’t stop, so neither would she.
It is interesting to view the cover art for the three books in Tracey Baptiste's Jumbies series. The Jumbies, features a frightened young Corinne moving cautiously through a dark wood, ominous-looking eyes following her. Rise of the Jumbies depicts Corinne submersed in water, body entangled in the coiling tail of Mama D’Leau.
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The Jumbie God's Revenge features Corinne facing the sky, defiant and strong. She is determined and is not going to back down. One of my favorite things about this series Is the development of Corinne. Baptiste notes in her afterward that she planned on stopping with book two. I'm so glad that she didn't. Corinne comes into her own after battling forces on land, sea, and the heavens.
On with the story...
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The island looked as if a giant hand had picked it up, shaken it, and put it back down again. Everything was out of place.
Corinne’s island is experiencing a rare occurrence: torrential rains accompanied by vicious lightning strikes. This is not normal. Corinne suspects that jumbies are the cause of this destruction. She learns to her surprise that this is not the work of Mama D’Leau.  
Huracan, a Mayan mythological entity, is the force behind the devastating storms. This god of lightning, wind, storm, and fire is out for revenge and is intent on destroying all of the island’s inhabitants.
It is up to one girl to save everyone on the island.
​She must negotiate mountain rockslides, avoid underwater volcanoes, and face a killer whale. She resolves to free Mama D’Leau who is trapped underwater. She must find her aunt Severine and return her to the island.   Several of these tasks require Corinne to take mermaid form. In the process, she risks losing her memory and even her life in order to save her family and friends.
The conflict which begins on land, intensifies in the water, and eventually moves to Huracan’s home in the skies. Corinne defeats this deity in a dramatic scene that will keep readers rapidly turning pages.
She was relentless, And she had talked back, Never had anyone shouted him down.
Interspersed with Corinne’s battle against Huracan are accounts of her island friends who traverse a dangerous mountain path, searching for family and safety. There is a fascinating mermaid/jumbie subplot. Narrative is rich with island culture and dialect. Baptiste weaves it all together in the series' gripping conclusion. The Jumbie God’s Revenge is a harrowing, heart-warming tale of tremendous courage and love.
Uncorrected copy provided by publisher.
Pub date: September 3, 2019  Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers  ISBN: 978-1616208912
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    I like talking about books and  interesting ideas. I like thinking about how books affect my life. Not particularly interested in giving out stars or in rating books. 

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