Bigger Than a Breadbox

What if you could just wish for something, then pull it out of a box? Rebecca's parents are separating and it's hard on her. Her mother gave her no choice but to move to her grandmother's house. There, Rebecca finds a magic breadbox that objects appear in when you wish for them. Rebecca wishes for a lot of things, iPods to candy, and it's fun. But what Rebecca really wants-to be home-is bigger than a breadbox.

Laurell Snyder's BIGGER THAN A BREADBOX was a great read. It had a unique plot and a cool genre: magical realism. The realism part could happen in any kid's life (and does), divorcing parents, moving, and changing schools. The magic keeps the book super interesting right up to the exciting ending. AWESOME BOOK!

(Note: I read this as an Advance Reader Copy. It comes out in September.)

Hidden

      When Wren Abbott was eight years old, Darra’s father stole her mother’s car.  Wren was still in it.  Darra figured out that Wren was hiding in her family’s garage.  Darra hatches a plan to help Wren out, but Wren has already escaped.  Six years later, these girls meet at camp.  This is uncomfortable for both of them.

      HIDDEN intrigued me.  Written in verse, it switches between Wren’s point of view and Darra’s. (Be sure to read the notes at the end.)  Hidden is an interesting book that will have you turning page after page until the story is over.