Angie Windheim

Ben and Joe are gobbling up the books. We beg, we borrow, we buy books, books and more books to keep up with their ferocious appetites.  I know many of you are in the same boat and it’s always nice to get a lead on a new author or book series for the kids. So here are a few that have made it into the 4 to 5 star category for Ben (age 12.5) and Joe (age 10).

* 5 Stars for The True Meaning of Smek Day, by Adam Rex

* 5 Stars for Horns and Wrinkles, by Joseph Helgerson

* 5 Stars for Superfudge, by Judy Blume

* 5 Stars for Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, Lynne Jonell

* 4.5 Stars for Ravens Gate, by Anthony Horowitz

* 4.5 Stars for Evil Star, by Anthony Horowitz

* 4.0 Stars for Tracker, by Gary Paulsen

* 4.0 Stars for Surviving Antarctica, by Andrea White