Aliens Love What?

Okay, so it's not a new title, but since I discovered it last year I have enjoyed it over and over again. What's not to love? Colorful, fun aliens visiting Earth and playing wacky games with all kinds of bloomers, knickers and underthings on the clotheslines. If you're looking for a read-aloud with giggles galore and a story that snaps back wash after wash, try Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman.

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

A $2 Summary of the story. . .Andi's messed up. Failing school. Dad: Paris now! Finds old diary. French Revolution. Andi: I'm there! New future, new hope.

I give Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly thumbs up for lots of action, a little romance and especially for characters you can care about (both in the past and in the present). You really need to be a dedicated reader to appreciate this one. The author did her research (there are several pages of references and resources following the Epilogue). You will probably find the lyrics to some of your favorite songs in the book (there is a page of permissions Donnelly acquired for inclusion of lyrics) and you'll find some of yourself here, too - the fear, the anger, the sense of helplessness we all have sometimes as well as our love, our courage, and our ability to continue in hope.

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