Showing posts with label Peapod Farm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Peapod Farm. Show all posts

Monday, September 22, 2025

Middle Grade Review: Sugar Shack


* Book 3 in the Peapod Farm trilogy * 
Winter is here. There are a lot of chores that need doing around the farm, especially bringing in wood for the fireplace. There's so much wood to bring in. Luckily Jen has her half-sisters at times to help her. Jen still isn't sure of her place within the family. There are moments of happiness and sharp moments that make her heart ache. Will she ever get things right?
My Thoughts: This was such a fun trilogy and I'm sad that the trilogy has ended. I would have read so many of these stories. I love the moments on the farm. Winter is such fun. I loved the moments in the snow - like snow living. I used to love spending time playing in the snow as a kid. We don't get too much snow now anymore. The syrup part was cute. I love that they tapped the trees the old fashioned way and that they had a party when they had enough. The families started this trilogy fractured and getting used to each other blended well by the end. 

Why I Read This: I loved the first two books in the trilogy
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended trilogy for your school and public library
 Hand this to: readers who love drama and the outdoors

** I interviewed Lucy a few months ago, check out our conversation here. 

Friday, June 10, 2022

BookTok: Apple Crush


I forgot to share this booktok with you for the graphic novel Apple Crush

It's a middle grade graphic novel that's perfect for fall vibes. And I really hope there are more books coming in this series!

@yabooknerdlibrarian Talking about Apple Crush! #middlegradebooks #graphicnovel #librariansoftiktok #booktok #fall #hauntedhayride ♬ original sound - Jennifer @YA Book Nerd 📚📚📚

Friday, July 17, 2020

Graphic Novel Review: Stepping Stones


Stepping Stones
When Jen and her mom move from the city to the country, everything changes. It's not just the move. Now they're living with her mom's new boyfriend. And his kids will spend weekends with them. 

Life on the farm is different. There are so many chores - plus there's selling their goods at the market. Jen's awesome at art, so creating a great looking sign is right up her alley. But she's terrible at math, so helping run the cash register gives her anxiety. 

Jen's having a hard time learning where she fits in...
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I felt terrible for Jen as she struggled to find her new place with her new family. I loved the idea of living on a farm and I loved reading more about all the work that goes into it - although I'm not sure I'd like all the chores. I loved the Jen was finding a place of her own - especially with her art projects. I felt terrible for her as she navigated through her new family life - especially her mom's boyfriend. I loved how her new sisters and her connected - eventually.  A great graphic novel for anyone who's trying to find a place of their own and figure out where the fit in life.

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public libraries - this one will fly off the shelves.