Amy Namey in Ace Reporter by Megan McDonald
Those of you looking for a Mercy Watson read alike, try Judy Moody and Friend series. A great new beginner chapter book series about Judy Moody. In Amy Namey in Ace Reporter, Amy wants nothing more than to be a reporter just like her mother. So with the help of her good friend Judy Moody, Amy sets out to find an above the fold type of story. Will Judy and Amy be able to stay out of trouble long enough to have a newspaper article published? You will have to check out this new book to find out. Jacquie (J Fiction)
El Deafo by CeCe Bell
El Deafo is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel that follows a bunny, Cece, after a brief illness that resulted in loss of hearing. Cece struggles with feeling isolated from her family and peers due to her deafness. At times she indulges in fantasies where she is the superhero El Deafo and her hearing loss is actually her super power. Cece explains how alone she feels and the illustrations further accentuate the feeling of being in a bubble, separate from other people. Attempts at inclusion by well intentioned but misguided peers increases Cece’s sense of alienation. Cece learns how to bridge her isolation to make friends and eventually actually speak with her first crush. Ultimately, her deafness is her super power and saves the day! Candace (JNF Graphic 978.022)
Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, told from the perspective of Rose. She is a fifth grader and considered to be highly functioning on the autism spectrum. Some of her favorite things are her dog, her ongoing list of homonyms, and her uncle. In the text, she includes homonyms as she is writing. She is very attached to her dog Rain (reign, rein) and is devastated when she is lost during a hurricane that hits her area very hard. Her uncle is very supportive and helps, especially when her father is less so. Kristin (J Fiction)
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