Review: Athletes who Changed the Game by James Buckley Jr & Ellen Labrecque #sport #multicultural #childrensnonfiction

Synopsis: 

While these athletes came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better sports world.

My review:

As the latest Olympics just took place in 2024 and we are on the cusp of The Superbowl and Spring training seasons, this book seemed like a winner to read.

I come from a family who are sport enthusiast and with over 50 athletes featured in this book, it was fun to see the ones I knew and the ones I did not.  I enjoyed learning about their backgrounds and the different barriers they went through to become the great athlete they were or currently are.

Divided into sections, readers are able to find easily a sport that might be of interest. On pages 118-119 also gives the exact person and sport to follow. However, I found the book fascinating just reading from front to back. On pages 116-117 gives a complete timeline beginning in 1899 to present day of different athletes accomplishments.

This book is by far a terrific resource book for all.

5 stars!

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

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#Review: The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie #bookseries #middlegrade

 

Synopsis:

Crack the codes. Find the treasure and escape the house. Simple, right? Well...

My review:

Before I even start this review, I have to point to the cover. I am not usually a pick up book because of its cover kind of gal but, oh, my heart! I mean, look at that cover! It called to me and I took it home before I ever knew what it was about.

The book starts off with a triad group that loves doing escape rooms but finds themselves in a mysterious fun house full of mystery, intrigue, codes, and plain foolery.  This house was built in the 1950's by a set of triplets who intended on the house, a circus-like house, to be a public spectacle.  The house never opened but that did not stop this group of kids to try to unlock each floor mystery, 16 floors in all, to win the ultimate prize, a prize only just a few had tried. However, my dear readers, I would not begin to tell you what that is or spoil the entire book. If that is not enough, the author also weaved in the personalities and secrets that each friend has kept which surprisingly, matched the character of each triplet. This is a must read!

This book was such a page turner for me! If you have ever liked an old fashioned circus fun house, the fun of escape rooms, or just plain mystery, then this is the book for you. The author took all of these themes and mashed them into one great book!

5 stars!

Disclosure: I purchased a copy of this book for my own collection. The view presented here is 100% my own opinions and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

Where to find the author:

Lindsay Currie is the author of six middle grade novels, Including The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street, Scritch Scratch, What Lives in the Woods, The Girl in White, and It Found Us. She grew up on Nancy Drew and loves a good mystery. Bonus points if it's spooky! When she's not writing, Lindsay can generally be found looking for an adventure of her own. She loves researching the forgotten history in her city, Chicago, taking long walks with her family, and as pretty much everyone knows . . . Disney World!

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#Review: Gramie and Pups's House by Daisy Butterfield #childrensbooks

Synopsis:

The door is always open and everyone is welcome in as the smell of fresh baked pies and cookies lingers in the kitchen air. So, pour a cup of tea and sit down and relax. It is my pleasure to share with you a day in the life of Grammie and Pupa as seen through the eyes of their granddaughter, Daisy.

My review:

As a child, I often went to my grandparents house to visit. My grandparents were not gardeners but my Paw Paw did tinker and fish,my Grandma did cook. 

This children's book brings fond memories of those things as the author writes about a young girl who visits her grandparents every Saturday. There is pure enjoyment expressed as the main character does things like: plant a garden, play with toys, snap fresh green beans, and play marbles.

The illustrations added to the simplicity of the book and were cute. I did find a couple of things that did not match up with the writing but overall, not that big of deal for me.

All in all, this book was comforting and one that families will generally love to read over and over.

I give this book 4 stars.

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author. The views here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. 

~Michelle, Reading Authors Network

PURCHASE:

AMAZON: https://amzn.to/4etNvHb

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219877261-grammie-and-pupa-s-house

Author Website: https://daisybutterfield.com/

About the author:

I was born in a small New England town. Growing up I lived just two houses away from my grandparents, and spent countless days hanging out with Grammie and Pupa playing games and gardening. I loved flowers, and still do. I would roam the fields picking wild Lupine, Queen Anne's Lace, and, of course, Daisies. This book is a legacy to my grandparents, a way of saying thank you for the sweet memories. May you make sweet memories with your little ones as you read this book with them.