Holiday Library Scavenger Hunt

 December is quickly approaching, so I've been putting together holiday themed displays for our little library branch. Today I created two scavenger hunts. One is visual, so best for kids who can't yet read. The other is prompt based which can encourage reading and cooperation with others. 

Book Review - Gleanings by Neal Shusterman

Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe by Neal Shusterman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The dystopian world (or... worlds...) that we all know and love revisited.

AND we get to learn more about some of our favorite characters from the Arc of a Scythe!! I was so excited when very early on is a story of a (view spoiler)[young Curie & Faraday! (hide spoiler)] If you're just concerned about which characters get a story in this, well I'll just say... (view spoiler)[pretty much all of them. (hide spoiler)] Even (view spoiler)[ gets a bit!

Written in the same vein as the rest of the arc, this anthology is a treat. Giving more insight into what makes the characters tick as well as some... tied up ends ;)

If you've read the trilogy, you MUST read Gleanings. A perfect addition to my favorite YA science fiction.

Thank you so much NetGalley for the arc. I am beyond thrilled to have been give the opportunity to read and review a book from one of my favorite series! (hide spoiler)]

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Storytime Theme - Hats

   Looking to plan a story time session with the theme hats? Look no further! This is an exhaustive resource of all hat themed books, songs, rhymes and flannel boards for a fun hat themed story time at your library or school!

OwlCrate November 2022 - Dark Heart of the Forest - Unboxing

 My sweet and sassy Siamese, Poe, helped unbox OwlCrate's November box today. That is Sherlock peering behind. I think Poe might possibly just be waiting for the box. Cat reasons!

Book Review - The Toll by Neal Shusterman

The Toll by Neal Shusterman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Crying on a Monday at work after finishing the Scythe trilogy 😭😭😭

It's amazing how well each character's perspective is important and interwoven to the whole story. I'll admit there were times when it got overwhelming with details, but after finishing... I understand now why so many different details were important.

Arc of a Scythe is an amazing series. YA sci-fi fans, if you haven't yet read it, please do. Even those of you who are just sci-fi fans in general, you'll enjoy this. I'm certain.

My favorite character is the Thunderhead. Of course I love Rowan & Citra, Faraday & Curie. But the way the AI was written... so smart! And beautiful. I also really liked Jeri and enjoyed the non-binary rep Jeri is. I wanted to learn even more about Jeri and the Madagascan people.

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Storytime Theme - Fall and Autumn

  Looking to plan a story time session with the theme Fall or Autumn? Look no further! This is an exhaustive resource of all Fall and Autumn themed books, songs, rhymes and flannel boards for a fun Fall or Autumn themed story time at your library or school!

Book Review - The Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book made me cry today.

spoiler: *mournful downpour*

The first book in the Arc of Scythe of course has been the best so far, but this second book, Thunderhead, was good in its own way. Very plot driven. So much going on, but each bit essential for the story. I enjoyed getting the different viewpoints that we did. Especially the Thunderhead's.

Storytime Theme - Bugs

 Looking to plan a story time session with the theme bugs? Look no further! This is an exhaustive resource of all bug themed books, songs, rhymes and flannel boards for a fun bug themed story time at your library or school!

Book Review - Belladonna by Adalyn Grace

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just one or two 🌶 *swoon* Gothic fantasy with a touch of paranormal. This beautiful and decadent tale had my utmost attention.

Perfect for fans of Addie Larue, with her brushes with darkness. Death is a main character… and he’s HOT 🥵 I absolutely lived for the romance in this story. The mystery unraveled was just a bonus. Each chapter leaves you wanting to know what happens next.

Beautiful setting and time period. The masquerade ball was my absolute favorite moment! I loved this book so much, I preordered the Barnes & Noble exclusive edition!

Thank you so much NetGalley for the ARC!
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Storytime Theme - Bears

 Storytime Theme: Birds 

Looking to plan a story time session with the theme bird? Look no further! This is an exhaustive resource of all bird themed books, songs, rhymes and flannel boards for a fun bird themed story time at your library or school!