Series Spotlight: Good Dog

 

Bo is the sweetest dog, and he has lots of energy.

In the first book, he looses his tag and has to retrace his steps to find it. We're introduced to lots of characters.  In the second book, he tries to help Comet - the new foal - by teaching her how to be the perfect horse (even though he's a dog). In the third book, Bo learns how to herd sheep and it comes in handy after one of his friends becomes stuck. 

A sweet new series about friendship, belonging, and having a home. I love spending time on the farm with Bo and his friends. Plus this series is perfect for this year's summer reading theme! The illustrations are cute.

* books sent for review

** Book 4 comes out today:

Book Spotlight: Mindy Kim series

 

Mindy Kim has wanted a puppy forever - and it might just be her birthday present! She's so happy when she meets her new best friend. But training Theodore is proving to be a challenge. Mindy Kim isn't about to let that stop her!

I was that kid who desperately wanted a puppy. I loved Mindy's determination and her big heart. 

When the former class president moves away, there's a new election. Mindy Kim decides to run for class president. She's using the platform of snacks, friendship, and being kind. But she has to give a speech in front of her grade. She's doesn't like giving speeches, but she practices really hard.

A great book about platforms, campaigning, and elections. Not everyone is happy with the outcomes, but some handle it with grace and others do not. 

* Mindy Kim, Class President was sent for review

Series review:

(I read and reviewed the first two books here.)

I love this series. Mindy Kim has a great big heart and she tries to do the right thing. Sure, she makes mistakes, but she handles them with grace. Of course, I also love learning about her Korean heritage. The illustrations are charming. I hope there are many more books about Mindy Kim to come.

Book Spot Light: Augur of Shadows

Title: Augur of Shadows

Author: Jacob Rundle

Series: The Destined Series 

About the Book: 

PROPHECY. ADVENTURE. APOCALYPTIC.  

Grief-stricken seventeen-year-old Henri moves to New York City after he loses his father. He starts having vivid dreams that tell of things to come, and his visions lead him to meet a wise young man, Siméon, and to reconnect with an old friend, Etlina. 

Henri and his friends, Siméon and Etlina, venture on adventures required to fulfill their intertwined destinies in order to bring forth a cataclysmic event to aid against the Primordial Evil. 

With the guidance from otherworldly beings, Henri and his friends will do what is needed to ensure their success.  

Spotlight: Ten Things Sloan Hates About Tru

From Tera Lynn Childs:

Tru Dorsey might be my favorite hero yet. Don't tell any of my other heroes (especially Quince, since he's pretty much had a lock on that title for several years now). Between his ever-charming (or so he thinks) smile, his ability to snark with the best of them, and the painful truths he keeps hidden away, he's darn near impossible not to love. If you want to have a clear picture of Tru in your mind, find pictures of Ryan Higa and Booboo Stewart and then mash them together. *swoon* You can read the first chapter right now! Head on over to Wattpad, where the first chapter is up and ready for you to read. Need some inducement to click over there? Here are a couple teasers to give you a tiny taste of what Sloane and Tru are like:

They are a fun pair and boy do sparks fly when they are together.

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