Bess is super excited to become class President. Plus, her good friend June is Vice-President. Together, they help their librarian pick books for the school's new book vending machine. But the next day, several of the books are missing.Bess is ready to fight against censorship and banned books. When she finds out June's mom is behind the missing books, she's not sure what to feel. Does June think the same why? Why isn't she speaking up? Is Bess wrong about their friendship?
My Thoughts: This was a really good book about a really hard subject. I really loved Bess. I was impressed at how spoke up and how she was determined to do the right thing even though it was hard. I felt badly for her and June with their friendship struggles. It's hard to read about banned books and censorship right now, but this was a book I couldn't put down.
Cover Thoughts: Charming
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: A must have book for your school and public library
* Animal: There is a missing animal, but it works out
8 comments:
This is a hard topic to read about now, but it is very important. I've been looking forward to reading it and am more excited knowing you couldn't put it down.
I have this one high on my future read list. Your enticing review has me anxious to give it a go. Thanks for being a part of MMGM this week.
I've heard good things about this one. A library vending machine sounds really cool!
Important theme for a book. We're beginning to see more stories on banning books -- and we should. Great review.
This book is high on my TBR. Glad you enjoyed it!!
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I loved this book for so many reasons - the book ban, for sure, but also the idea of a book vending machine! Plus the book warriors. I also like the way Bess comes to terms with her idea of what friendship be and what the reality is.
This is a very timely book. I need to find a copy and read it soon. Thanks for the heads up.
Great topic for our younger readers to think about (especially in the wider context of censorship in general), and I think it would make a great topic for junior debaters too. I saw a book vending machine once (can't remember where) but it got my vote for best vending machine ever! Thanks for sharing!
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