Astrid the Unstoppable, by Maria Parr
29/60 | Started 03.21.24 • Finished 05.08.24 | 5 stars
This book is simply delightful. It's funny throughout and poignant when needed. Astrid is perfectly precocious, and her friendship with Gunnvald is endearing.
Carolyn loved it. She loved it when Astrid landed on her head like an upside down gummy bear. She also loved it when Gunnvald came home from the hospital and that Astrid almost skied a somersault.
Nate the Great, by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
28/60 | Started 05.01.24 • Finished 05.07.24 | 5 stars
Carolyn liked when they saw the drawing of the monster, and when Nate solved the mystery.
Last House, by Jessica Shattuck
27/60 | Started 04.18.24 • Finished 05.01.24 | 4 stars
I've fallen so far behind in my book reviews! Life towards the end of the school year gets busy and we've just had a fair amount of other things going on that this got pushed out. I apologize that the next several will be short. I need to catch up, so please bear with me!
I received this as an advanced reader's copy through Netgalley and truly enjoyed the book. I'm coming to realize that I prefer character-driven stories to plot-driven stories. I like reading about someone's life as a whole - their thoughts, aspirations, feelings, interactions, etc. This novel revolves around the summer house of a oil-wealthy family. It's been a bit since I read it but I would say it had a lot of good drama (as opposed to roll-your-eyes drama), deep characters, interpersonal conflict and resolution, and interesting family dynamics. Pick it up if you're looking for an immersive family story.