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| Source: NetGalley.com |
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publication date: May 20, 2014
Category: Children's Fiction
Source: I received this e-galley from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
What can I say? I Kill the Mockingbird obviously drew me in because the title obviously refers to the classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, aka The Literary Bible. So it was a must try. What I didn't know when I requested it (cause I wasn't paying attention to anything but the title) is that it is a children's book (maybe tweens) and was under 200 pages long.
I really enjoyed this little story. In an effort to make reading popular again, particularly the summer reading assignment To Kill a Mockingbird, a trio of friends sets up a campaign to hide all copies of To Kill a Mockingbird in bookstores and libraries throughout their area, even traveling hours sometimes to reach a destination. Using social media they track their progress and find both expected and unexpected results.
I Kill the Mockingbird is a funny little story that has a little bit of everything a book lover enjoys, especially the younger book lovers. Have you read any books for the younger set - even younger than typical YA - and been pleasantly surprised?
Glad you enjoyed it... I liked it a lot too. :)
ReplyDeleteI felt it was just perfect for kids who aren't quite teens but are growing out of kids' books. There are not very many writers in that in-between space.
DeleteI haven't actually read To Kill A Mockingbird but this book sounds like a fun read! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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And you don't have to have read TKM to read this one I don't think.
DeleteThis sounds like a very cute story! Before reading your review, all I knew about it was that I like the title too :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder how the title would work on people who don't know of To Kill a Mockingbird.
DeleteI don't often delve into the Middle Grade books, but I'm sure I'd enjoy them, particularly the whimsical set. Whimsy goes with everything!
ReplyDeleteI never read middle school books! This one won out simply because of its title. It also reminded me that there are some good wholesome books out there for kids too.
DeleteOh, this is intriguing. To Kill A Mockingbird was my grandmother's favorite book (she was an English teacher). Thanks for sharing at #smallvictoriessunday !
ReplyDeleteYour grandmother had awesome taste - and an awesome job ;) (Although I am biased on both accounts.)
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