Reviews by Tag: families

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My Life With the Walter Boys

By Ali Novak
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Aditi R.
Sep 25, 2024

After her parents' tragic death, 16-year-old Jackie Howard moves from New York to Colorado to live with her mother's family, the Walter Boys - four brothers (Matt, Jake, Alex, and Greg) and their father. As Jackie navigates her new life, she faces cultural shock, sibling rivalry, and blossoming romances, particularly with Alex, the charming and sensitive brother. Amidst the chaos and emotional struggles, Jackie finds solace in her growing relationships with the Walter Boys and discovers a new sense of belonging, identity, and love.

Teen Review
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Sep 6, 2024

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End by Jeff Kinney is the fifteenth book in the series, taking the Heffley family on an ill-fated camping trip that quickly turns into a comedy of errors. The story follows Greg and his family as they decide to embark on an adventure in their newly acquired RV, hoping to enjoy a peaceful getaway in the great outdoors.

Teen Review
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The Cousins

By Karen M. McManus
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Sep 6, 2024

The Cousins is a thriller fiction book written by Karen M. McManus, the author of One of Us is Lying. In her book, Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah are the three-Story cousins, but they lead completely different lives that are about to converge into one. Back in the day, their parents had lived on Gull Cove Island with their mother, which she owned.

Teen Review
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Aug 16, 2024

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney is the ninth book in the series, and it takes Greg Heffley on a wild and hilarious family road trip that’s anything but ordinary. The story begins with Greg's mom deciding that the family needs some quality bonding time, so they set off on a road trip across the country. What starts as a well-intentioned family vacation quickly spirals into chaos, with a series of misadventures that include everything from a runaway pig to disastrous hotel stays.

Teen Review
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever

By Jeff Kinney
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nithin
Aug 16, 2024

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney is the sixth book in the series, and it delivers a perfect blend of humor and relatable childhood experiences. This time, Greg Heffley finds himself in a sticky situation—literally. The story kicks off with Greg trying to raise money for Christmas, but things quickly spiral out of control when a harmless attempt to advertise his homemade snow shoveling business leads to a series of unfortunate events.

Teen Review
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Eight Hundred Grapes

By Laura Dave
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Rishi
Feb 9, 2024

Georgia Ford, a real estate lawyer in San Francisco, discovers a secret that her fiancé kept and goes to her family home in Sonoma a week before her wedding. She expects comfort from her family in her hometown, but when she learns that they are selling the Sonoma vineyard that she grew up on, she wants nothing but to save it and her family. However, she meets Jacob, the soon-to-be owner, and learns more family secrets that could threaten to break the family apart. So, Georgia handles the problems, overcomes the obstacles, and decides on a new path for her life that she didn’t expect.

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