Showing posts with label shake it off. Show all posts
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Monday, January 18, 2021

Review: Shake it Off



Bria's a city girl. She's from Chicago - she loves the city noises and the fashion. And most importantly the milkshakes. But she's going to be stuck spending the summer with her aunt and uncle on their farm in Iowa. She couldn't be more devastated. 

Until she realizes she has no phone service and she's expected to do chores around the farm. This wasn't part of the plan (Aka her punishment for her bad choices in the Spring).  Bria is terrible at everything - from helping with animals to making boring milkshakes.

She doesn't understand why they can't shake things up a bit. Her cousin's dying to run the farm when she gets older, but there's a company who wants to purchase it now. If they don't do something - and quickly - the farm might not be around much longer.

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book - for the milk-shakes, the country life, and the family togetherness time. I admired Bria for wanting to (finally) help out in the way that worked for her. Her first moments of country life were amusing. And yes, she was kind of a brat, but I liked the way she grew during the summer. I loved the different flavors of milkshakes - I wish I could test one out. I loved Bria and Wren. Wren wasn't afraid to tell the truth about her feelings. Another great middle grade read from this author.

Cover Thoughts: Mouth-watering

Source: My library

Library Recommendation: A great middle grade read for your public and school libraries.

Friday, January 8, 2021

Book Lists: Ice Cream


I don't know about you, but I'm a big lover of ice cream.

I have a favorite sundae that's my go to at my favorite ice cream place - Mel's Downtown Creamery.

It's has marshmallow ice cream and I get hot fudge and marshmallow topping. 

It's delicious.

I also love reading about ice cream. Here are some fun middle grade and YA books about this sweet dessert:

My thoughts on these books:

I lost myself in the pages of Italy - the sights, the relationships, and of course the gelato. I

Friendship, books and libraries, and Ice cream! What's not to love?

Feminism and Ice cream in dual timelines. This book was perfection.

Shake it Off:
Finding what makes you happy and making amazing milkshakes to help save your family's farm.

I just finished this book, review coming soon.

I loved that Sophie had big dreams and she worked to make them happen.

Banana Splitsville:
After a bad break up, Courtney using her senior year to be without a boyfriend.

I read this one ages ago, when it was titled Truth or Dairy.