Beautiful character and beautiful story. Louisiana's spunky personality and attitude about about life sticks with me after reading this book.

Two friends decide to get a pet and share it, and then tragedy strikes. A powerful story of loss and love, well suited for younger readers. Many of my students have read and loved this story.

Loved the first in this series, and loved this second book even more. Aven is a character you root for through the two books, praising her grit and resilience in the bad moments and cheering her on in the good moments. Despite the fact she was born without arms, her positive attitude shines. She overcomes being bullied with a few chips to her amazing attitude, yet she still sees the good in her life.

I cannot say enough good things about this astounding novel. It's one of those epic stories you sink into and lose track of time. Two beautiful interweaving stories, set during the last year of WWI, told by the Greek Gods Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo and Hades. A brilliant concept that creates an exquisite story you can't put down

An important story about consent and that no means no. This story deals with the embarrassment of not being listened to, being told the boys probably just you and that’s what why they’re harassing you, and the strength it takes to ask for help. A must-have for all school libraries.

An honestly told story about what it’s like to struggle in school but not really understand why. Layla tries to stay below the radar in class in hopes her teachers don’t call on her. When she reads and writes, the words get jumbled and the letters move around. In an attempt to hide her poor marks from her mom, Layla does something dangerous, but maybe this act get her the help she needs.

Another feel-good book. I read it to two classes this year and we still talk about it. Macy is dealing with some big life changes and is helped to see her life from a different perspective when she befriends her elderly neighbour. A great book for anyone grade 4-7

Started and finished this book today. Loved this story and especially the main character, Merci Suarez. Merci is in grade six and attends a fancy school on a scholarship. Her life revolves around her multi-generational family, who she lives with, and trying to fit in at school.

I think the power of this fantastic graphic novel is that so many kids will relate to Natalie’s feeling of not being enough. Not cool enough. Not smart enough. Not pretty enough. There are so many ways to not feel good enough, but hopefully Natalie’s journey to discovering that she is wonderful just the way she is will help other kids believe the same about themselves.