Cannonball Read 18

Sticking It to Cancer One Book at a Time


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The World of Raissa Figueroa

Real to Me by Minh Le

What My Daddy Loves by Raissa Figueroa

We Are One by Jackie Azua Kramer

You Will Do Great Things by Amerie

Oona in the Artic by Kelly Dipucchio

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I probably could write at least 250 words on each of these Raissa Figueroa titles, but I won’t. I will let you know about them in one review. They have just come out or will later in 2023. The first is Real to Me by Minh Le and Figueroa illustrated. This story we know because it is about imaginary friendship. Yet, there are twists and turns as well. There are two friends. One is imaginary. But, like all good imaginary friends, they are real to […]

When music is more than life

Skeleanor the Decomposer: A Graphic Novel. by Emily Ettlinger

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To start on a negative is not usually a good thing, but this review needs to start with, “Why was this book so short?” It is too short Emily Ettlinger (author of)! I see potential for a book with multiple stories for Skeleanor! I see lots of trouble and adventures she can get into and have! But until we have a book two, I must be satisfied with Skeleanor the Decomposer: A Graphic Novel.  I read this sweet story about practice and figuring out that […]

She who dealt it should admit it…

Super-Serious Mysteries V01: The Untimely Passing of Nicholas Fart by Josh Crute

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CBR15Passport, different format (detective novel, humor and graphic novel form)   As advertised. Farts. Puns. More farts. Along with some crappy tea. And did I mention, there is a funky soup and cake? It is a birthday party after all, but someone (or thing) has raised a stink. Will this group of friends, with one very determined best friend (slash) detective out to find the culprit, find out who dealt it? Or will the party be a pooper? I do not know who Josh Crute […]

My fellow penguins, countrybirds, lend me your flippers

The King Penguin by Vanessa Roeder

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Everyone thinks they are special, and penguins are no different. Especially when their name is Percival, and they are a King Penguin. And in the story aptly named, The King Penguin, we see how one penguin realizes that it is not a kingdom that he rules, but a community that he belongs in. In a simple fiction story by Vanessa Roeder, we learn a little about penguin names, some scientific facts (other animals seem to want to eat penguins, a lot), and some terribly rude […]

Food, friendship, high school

Supper Club by Jackie Morrow

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CBR15Passport,(other format food as fiction story) If you want a teen graphic novel that is a funny, cute story of how food helps three friends deal with the ups and downs of being a senior in high school, a friend, and family member you need Supper Club.  Jackie Morrow’s story has one of those aged 10-to-14 feeling, but the subject matter is slightly on the older side (13/14 up). Still, I think a strong 10- to 12-year-old would be fine, as I am sure they […]

Ghostly turn

The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale by Jon Klassen

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I found a book that I might not have liked as much if someone had not said they liked it. Which is odd, especially for me, because usually if someone says they like a book, I immediately say I probably will not, as my tastes are different from most peoples. However, this person has recommended a few things that I have enjoyed, and a few things I have not, therefore, I usually try their recommendations. The Skull: A Tyrolean Folktale has an interesting history. This […]



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