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My Corner of the Ring by Jesselyn Silva (from a Two Thumbs Up reviewer)

Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 at 1:09pm

$23.99

In this Lean-In style inspirational memoir, twelve-year-old Jesselyn Silva offers a ringside seat to girl power and what it takes to win in the ring and in life: punch by punch. My Corner of the Ring shows kids what it means to be true to yourself and stick with your dreams even when facing adversity and ridicule. Supported by her single dad, Jesselyn (JessZilla in the ring) first donned her boxing gloves at seven years of age, making her one of very few female boxers in the country. My Corner of the Ring charts Jesselyn's oft times exhilarating and heartbreaking journey to success in a male dominated sport where she struggles to find partners to spar with and combats the viewpoint that no one wants to see a girl fight. Despite an inhospitable environment, Jesselyn still has her sights set on the Olympics. With the help of her very dad, Pedro, who has instilled in her a strong work ethic, she just might make it.

My Corner of the Ring was probably one of the best books I have ever read! it is a thrilling novel in full detail! I like how it tells what it feels like to be her, a boxing champ! She really sets her mind to it until she reaches her goal. She tries to get to the Junior Olympics and comes home with a bronze! I really recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

-Riel, a Two Thumbs Up reviewer

Categories: Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Two Thumbs Up Kids

Megabat and Fancy Cat by Anna Humphrey (from a Two Thumbs Up reviewer)

Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 at 1:28pm

$15.99

Megabat returns, this time with a new nemesis: a very fancy cat. Can our tiny bat hero stop his Daniel's heart from being stolen by this nefarious, fluffy villain? Megabat was looking forward to Christmas morning: presents, playing toys, smooshfruit and watching Star Wars. But then Daniel opened his last, most special present. Daniel thinks this might be the best Christmas present yet: a beautiful cat named Priscilla! He's always wanted a pet. Megabat is not sure he likes this cat. She tastes most hairy. Daniel loves his new cat! She's fun to play with, and she's so soft and fluffy.

Megabat and Fancy Cat starts one Christmas Daniel opens his last present and he gets a cat named Priscilla. Megabat does not like Priscilla, than Megabat and Birdgirl try to get rid of her.

I liked it because Priscilla is a very nice name for a cat. I did not like it because the words were too big. My favourite part was when Megabat finds Priscilla in an alley at one of Daniels favourite restaurants. I recommend it to grade 4-6 because the words are for grades 4, 5, and 6. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

-Hannah a Two Thumbs Up reviewer

Categories: Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Two Thumbs Up Kids

Titans by Kate O'hearn (from a Two Thumbs Up reviewer)

Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 at 12:55pm

$26.99

Fifteen years ago, Olympus was destroyed and the Olympians were resettled on Titus. Since then Earth has been declared a quarantined world. Neither Titans nor Olympians are allowed to visit and under no circumstances are humans allowed on Titus. The Titans and Olympians are keeping the peace. But the deep-seated mistrust still lingers, so when a human ends up on Titus, he could be the spark that reignites the war...

When I finished reading Titans, I was like "this is the best book I've read in my life!" The character building, and the creepy experiences are totally awesome. I especially liked the way it's following the Roman myth. Also the huge connections between the real life and the story that is passed from generation to generations. If you are a fan of Percy Jackson, you will definitely love this book!

I'll give this book 5 stars, Kate O'hearn creates a strong, brave Titan that is willing to save the world. It's just like those heroes in our real life, they don't have to be a superman, but can also be a police officer, a janitor, a teacher. They are giving so much for us! Tell you what, once you start reading the first page you will never stop reading it! The trust, friendship, and love is showing between every word. Hopefully one day, you will pick up the book Titans, and the story will just flow in your head, never stops. 

-Jasmine, a Two Thumbs Up reviewer

Categories: Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Two Thumbs Up Kids

Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway (from a Two Thumbs Up reviewer)

Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 at 7:03pm

$21.00

When Cady Bennett is sent to live with the aunt she didn't even know she had in the quaint mountain town of Julian, she isn't sure what to expect. Cady isn't used to stability, after growing up homeless in San Diego with her dad. Now she's staying in her mother's old room, exploring the countryside filled with apple orchards and pie shops, making friends, and working in Aunt Shell's own pie shop--and soon, Cady starts to feel like she belongs. Then she finds out that Aunt Shell's shop is failing. Saving the business and protecting the first place she's ever really felt safe will take everything she's learned and the help of all her new friends. But are there some things even the perfect pie just can't fix?

I like the book Summer of a Thousand Pies because it tells a different point of life than most of us usually see. Cady is energetic and fun to read about. It is a good book to read curled up in a comfy chair in front of a fire on a cold winter's night.

-Ruby, a Two Thumbs Up reviewer

Categories: Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Two Thumbs Up Kids

Digging Up Danger by Jacqueline West (from a Two Thumbs Up reviewer)

Saturday, Mar 16, 2019 at 1:23pm

$18.99

Eliza loves hunting ghosts — too bad she's spending the summer helping her scientist mother study weird plants instead. But when a mysterious plant goes missing, things go from strange to downright spooky. Eliza is convinced something—or someone—is haunting the plant shop. Is she digging into dangerous ground? Like Stuck in the Stone Age, the first in the Story Pirates Present series, this spine-tingling mystery doubles as an introduction to the basics of creative writing. With the help of Story Pirate Captain Vincent Rolo and the Mystery Creation Zone, kids can use this kid-generated story as inspiration to create their OWN great mysteries!

I really enjoyed Digging Up Danger, it's filled with surprises and mystery. It let's you answer one thing, and then when the mystery is solved it is a completely different thing. Digging Up Danger is about a girl who doesn't like change. She has always wanted to see a ghost. When she and her mom move to a plant shop, she believes that the creepy house is haunted. Read this book to find out if it's true.

-Zoey, a Two Thumbs Up reviewer

Categories: Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Two Thumbs Up Kids
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