Sometimes I have to stop and remind myself that these books were written in the late 80s/early 90s. Kristy means well but I found her to be pretty condescending towards Susan’s parents throughout the book. You could also tell that she was being pretty naive. Susan is Kristy’s charge through this book and Susan is autistic. Kristy makes some pretty harsh judgements about how Susan’s […]
Tag: Middle Grade
5/19 Nostalgia Read Review Round Up
I’m really beginning to like Mallory! In Mallory and the Mystery Diary she finds a diary from the late 1800s in Stacey’s attic. Mallory makes a reader of Buddy Barrett and together they solve the mystery of the diary. Loved this book! I also really liked how Mallory worked with Buddy to make him a reader. I know that feeling and it is a great […]
4/19 Nostalgia Read Wrap Up
This is the second Super Special book and one that I’ve never read before. It was filled with typical summer camp experiences. I actually enjoyed some of the non-Stoneybrook campers too! Logan even had a section which was new and exciting! I’m really enjoying reading these books in chronological order and not just by series. It really helps to fill in some of the cracks. […]
February 2019 Nostalgia Reads Round Up
Mary Anne’s Bad Luck Mystery by Ann M. Martin didn’t do a lot for me and I have to remind myself that I am a 34 year old woman reading books for tweens. The girls acted like such pre-teens and for some reason that got to me this time. I think it’s because it took Mary Anne an exaggeratedly long time to figure out what […]
January 2019 Nostalgia Reads Round Up
Oh my goodness! I loved this book so much!! It was SO innocent and reminiscent of my childhood and you could totally tell it was pre-9/11. Some of the things they talk about on the flight definitely do not happen now. It also REALLY reminded me of all the teenage thoughts and feelings about romantic love and how super important it is at that age. […]