Future Hero

It's a bit of a mess structurally. My students were frequently confused, as was I. There's some good bits of action but overall a bit of a slog to complete.......more

Jarell doesn't fit in at school but doesn't want to tell anyone about it. He would rather draw than play sports. He just wants to forget about his day, but when he loses his keys to the apartment, he has to wait for his brother to come home to let him in. While he waits, he goes to his cousin's newl......more

The plot felt like a cross between Black Panther and Narnia. The story is filled with lots of action and a strong sense of culture. It was a quick read, although the the storyline wasn’t the most well structured.......more

I know kids that would love this, but it's not my cup of tea. Too much action, not enough character development.......more

This is staunchly a children's book, and it's great-- really fun, fast moving plot, language that isn't too simple for a kid to follow, and dynamic characters. It feels quite a lot like Black Panther with that cover, but at second glance it's its own story.......more