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Curious McCarthy series.
Illustrated by
Mina Price.
In these chapter books, a large family's chaos provides ample fodder for observant middle child Curious McCarthy, whether she's studying family "chemistry" after their father gets a temp job or investigating electricity during a blackout. A likable, footnote-using narrator and the charming family of abundant siblings outweigh the self-conscious writing and uneven digital illustrations. The books include extension activities and discussion questions. Reading list. Glos. review covers these Curious McCarthy titles: Curious McCarthy's Electric Ideas and Curious McCarthy's Family Chemistry.
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1-3
Curious McCarthy series.
Illustrated by
Mina Price.
In these chapter books, a large family's chaos provides ample fodder for observant middle child Curious McCarthy, whether she's studying family "chemistry" after their father gets a temp job or investigating electricity during a blackout. A likable, footnote-using narrator and the charming family of abundant siblings outweigh the self-conscious writing and uneven digital illustrations. The books include extension activities and discussion questions. Reading list. Glos. review covers these Curious McCarthy titles: Curious McCarthy's Electric Ideas and Curious McCarthy's Family Chemistry.
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4-6
Spellbound: Head over Heels series.
Illustrated by
Mina Price.
Four short books follow high-school drummer Lola (depicted in the full-color illustrations as African American) as she experiences the titular firsts. Each story is divided into four chapters; the simple, first-person text is printed in a large font, with important words emphasized using playful fonts. Too squeaky-clean for high schoolers, perhaps this hi-lo series will find an audience among struggling preteen readers looking for light romance. Review covers these Spellbound: Head over Heels titles: First Dance, First Date, First Fight, and First Kiss.
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4-6
Spellbound: Head over Heels series.
Illustrated by
Mina Price.
Four short books follow high-school drummer Lola (depicted in the full-color illustrations as African American) as she experiences the titular firsts. Each story is divided into four chapters; the simple, first-person text is printed in a large font, with important words emphasized using playful fonts. Too squeaky-clean for high schoolers, perhaps this hi-lo series will find an audience among struggling preteen readers looking for light romance. Review covers these Spellbound: Head over Heels titles: First Dance, First Date, First Fight, and First Kiss.
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4-6
Spellbound: Head over Heels series.
Illustrated by
Mina Price.
Four short books follow high-school drummer Lola (depicted in the full-color illustrations as African American) as she experiences the titular firsts. Each story is divided into four chapters; the simple, first-person text is printed in a large font, with important words emphasized using playful fonts. Too squeaky-clean for high schoolers, perhaps this hi-lo series will find an audience among struggling preteen readers looking for light romance. Review covers these Spellbound: Head over Heels titles: First Dance, First Date, First Fight, and First Kiss.
(4)
4-6
Spellbound: Head over Heels series.
Illustrated by
Mina Price.
Four short books follow high-school drummer Lola (depicted in the full-color illustrations as African American) as she experiences the titular firsts. Each story is divided into four chapters; the simple, first-person text is printed in a large font, with important words emphasized using playful fonts. Too squeaky-clean for high schoolers, perhaps this hi-lo series will find an audience among struggling preteen readers looking for light romance. Review covers these Spellbound: Head over Heels titles: First Dance, First Date, First Fight, and First Kiss.