Hey, y’all! Today, I review a listener request sent in from Carly—The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, by Julie Edwards Andrews. (Yes, the actress! As in, Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.) This whimsical, fantastical tale is great for kids of all ages! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review a novel told through texts, calls, emails, and video transcripts—The Jigsaw Jungle, by Kristin Levine! Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review New From Here, by Kelly Yang. This book is amazing, and it taught me so much about what it was like overseas, particularly in Hong Kong, when COVID-19 struck. I didn’t quite realize how much COVID had devastated Europe and Asia before reaching North America! Kelly Yang’s new book is funny, sweet, and a great family story. Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Kate in Between, by Claire Swinarski! This book was a wonderful tale of how right and wrong aren’t always black and white. I highly recommend this book to middle grade readers! Email me: [email protected].

Let me start off by saying this: I had no idea I could get so emotionally attached to a book. 😬 This listener request was sent in from Annabelle, and I’m SO GLAD she sent me the request! Where the Red Fern Grows is just amazing. Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The House That Wasn’t There, by Elana K. Arnold. I had heard some good things about this book, but it was complete luck that my mom happened to pick it out for me at the library. I’m SO glad she did! Listen to hear more. Email me: [email protected].

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review Maybe He Just Likes You, by Barbara Dee. Whoa, guys—this book is totally amazing. It talks about an issue rarely addressed that we need to spread awareness about. Listen to the episode to hear more! Email me: [email protected].

Hi! Welcome back! Today, I’m reviewing an amazing book by the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl—The World Ends in April, by Stacy McAnulty! This is another book I found on the shelf of the library, and I’m so glad I did! Email me: [email protected].

Hey guys! Today, I’m reviewing a fantastic novel by Wendy Mass, the amazing author of 11 Birthdays and The Candymakers—Every Soul a Star! Seriously. Read. This. Book. Email me at: [email protected].

Hey guys! For those of you who follow Hook of a Book on Instagram, you already know what this is. For those of you who don’t, well, Hook of a Book is raising money to help the Malala Fund. If you’d like to be entered in a raffle to win a free copy of ANY book that I’ve reviewed on the show, listen to the episode to hear how! Email me: [email protected].