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School Spirit (2008)

by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel(Favorite Author)

3.87 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0316066834 (ISBN13: 9780316066839)

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

series

Suddenly Supernatural

review 1: What a great book for kids who are into ghosts and paranormal reads!! This is also a terrific book for helping kids who are a little different accept themselves! Because “In reality there is no normal. Normal is something people have agreed to invent so we have something to compare ourselves to. Normal should be the least of your worries.”, what a great lesson to teach kids!!The whole book is from Kat's POV, she has a slightly quirky outlook for a thirteen year old. I really enjoyed her narrative and found her delightful, even when she was being touched by angst. She is a terrific role model for girls to read, and not so girly that it would turn of boys who are reading.The plot is quick and easy to follow. The story is fun and flows nicely. I love a little ghosty myste... morery. This was rather simple to solve, but it is for kids and I am an adult who reads lots of mysteries. From a kids point of view this probably rocks!Great introduction of vocabulary words for young readers. I loved that the definitions were given in a round about way and never felt dictionary. This is fantastic for kids reading at or above their level.I listened to the audiobook which is narrated by Allyson Ryan, who is fantastic! She has clear and distinct voices, that are easy to follow in transitions. She has a great pace for kids who are listening while reading along with the book, or you can speed it up a touch if you like. I loved her energy and slightly snarky tone that really lends itself to the read. I will definitely be looking for more of her work.Overall, this is a great read for kids and adults alike. This is one of those series that draws you in and hooks you from the start. So many great pop culture references, something kids will really appreciate. I am enthralled and will recommending it to several middle grade readers I know. What a great way to get kids who are into paranormal elements reading.Disclosure - I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
review 2: What an absolutely charming book!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait to read the whole series. Its about a junior high school student, who discovers she is a medium, she is not a very popular kid in school, however she meets a friend and of course they become best friends. Its wonderful to watch their friendship grow. (I had a two very close friends, one in the first half of junior high school and then the other friend was the end of junior high into adulthood and we are still friends!) A best friend is SO important. Anyways i do digress, this book was a fun fun read. Alittle mystery, a few giggles and the mean girls got alittle karma justice in the end. The only downfall to this book, sometimes the girls seemed to talk alittle older than what i remember talking at that age. It seemed like 20+ yr olds talking.ANg less

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