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Noah’s Not So Super Summer (A Super Series–Book 1) by Brittany Tucker – Review by Jamie Burns

Noah’s Not So Super Summer introduces the reader to Noah Reagan who has dreamed of pursuing the field of science his first step is the Summer with Supers Youth Program. Noah is dreaming of a fun-filled summer doing what he loves, but unfortunately, the city’s mutant infestation takes over his summer. While Noah is cleaning up after the destruction, he begins investigating the mutants. Will Noah be able to save his dreary summer and have some science-filled fun? To find out, read Noah’s Not So Super Summer.

This book is perfect for teens and preteens alike, the very beginning of the book starts out with a gnarly explosive bathroom scene and we cannot forget the mutants. This book will be a beacon to teens who enjoy superpowers!

A Spot of Earl Slay (Tea Time Troubles Book 1) by Aubrey Elle – Review by Jamie Burns

A Spot of Earl Slay is the first book in the Tea Time Troubles series by Aubrey Elle. Naomi and her daughter, Ella get more than they bargained for when they moved to Fayette looking for a fresh start after a nasty divorce. What secrets is the quaint town of Fayette hiding from Naomi and Ella? They soon find out that this might not be the fresh start they were looking for when they find a corpse in the shed. This book is hard to put down. So, get out your notebooks and get ready to investigate with the gang! I am looking forward to reading the second book, Death and Deja Brew!

How to Make a Flying Carpet (Alex, the Inventor) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

Slip into your lab coats and get read for a great science adventure with Alex, the inventor. Alex is determined to find a good use for a frog magnet that broke. She tries many different experiments with different types of metal only to find that her magnet does not like all metals. To find out what fun experiments Alex does with her magnet, read the book, How to Make a Flying Carpet! Lois Wickstrom has crafted an excellent children’s book about magnetism complete with back matter about the Earth’s Magnetic Field and What Makes a Metal Magnetic. The information provided in the back could help any young scientist learn more about magnets.

Non-Verbal by Molly Zenk – Review by Jamie Burns

“My words disappeared when I was fifteen months only.” Emerson was a happy child who went from counting to not being able to string words together to communicate what she desires to say. Emerson Was diagnosed with functional nonverbal autism on top of a sensory processing disorder. The book, Non-Verbal give the reader first hand insight about Emerson and her family’s lives. It is really amazing to read this book from the perspective of Emerson Because you know exactly what she is struggling with throughout the book. This book is well written and is impactful. This book would be great to pose discussions with teenagers and young adults about people who are different and how their world looks. Non-Verbal gives everyone a glimpse into Emerson‘s life and is based on a true story, I only hope that going forward that there are many more books like this one.

Breach of Trust (The Madeline Dawkins Series Book 8 ) by Cynthia Hamilton – Review by Jamie Burns

Breach of Trust is the eighth book in The Madeline Dawkins series by Cynthia Hamilton. This book can definitely be read as a stand-alone. I picked this book out of a line-up and decided to read it because the description caught my attention.

While this is the first book I have read in the series, I can say, you will want to get out your notebooks and Scooby Snacks, track all the clues, and see if you can solve with case alongside the gang. If you enjoy books about Private Investigators, suspense, secrets and lies, mysteries, adventure, and secrets this is just the book for you. Cynthia Hamilton is now one of my all-time favorite mystery writers. That is saying something since I grew up reading Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys.

Return to Hoodoo (Boudin, Bourbon, and Barbecue, Book 1) Audiobook by Reggi Dupree – Review by Jamie Burns

Magically Brought to Life!

This is the first book in the Boudin, Bourbon, and Barbecue series by Reggie Dupree. The narrator, Ruthie Bowles brought the story to life. I both listened to the book and read it via Kindle Unlimited. What brought the story to life in full color was the audio book. Ruthie has such a rich voice and really got into the story while reading it. This is such a magical book filled with great characters and suspense.