We read the books together, and their feedback helps me with my book reviews. I always appreciate the opportunity to read advanced copies of middle grade novels because I have three girls in elementary school. I received a copy of this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Elsie is looking forward to spending the summer becoming acquainted with the dog, but she faces two obstacles: the arrival of her cousin Henry James (who wants to be a preacher when he grows up) and the news that there are no good hog bandits on the loose in the Okefenokee. The summer starts out well enough- Elsie’s Uncle Owen presents her with a dog, something she has always wanted. Elsie Mae is determined to do something about this, and fervently hopes that her letter will reach President Roosevelt’s desk. As the story begins, Elsie Mae is mailing a letter to the White House because she has heard about a canal project that would cut right through her beloved swamp. The swamp is very dear to her heart not only do her grandparents and uncles live there, but Elsie has spent the last several summers with her grandparents. This book takes us back to the 1930s, and we are immediately introduced to Elsie Mae, a young girl living near the Okefenokee Swamp. I was excited about the opportunity to read this book because we’ve read Cavanaugh’s last book- Just Like Me. Read moreĮlsie Mae Has Something to Say is a middle grade novel written by Nancy J. Along the way, they encounter a variety of personalities: some are friendly, and some are hostile-but the fate of the world is at stake again. What does the Chosen One do once the job is done? Penny decides that they all need to go visit Agatha in San Diego, and what starts out as a visit turns into a rescue mission. Readers should start with Carry On in order to understand the plot, but needless to say, everyone is trying to move on from the events of Carry On, and this is something Simon has been struggling with. But my fears were unfounded it turns out that the United States was exactly where the gang needed to go. I was excited when I first heard there was going to be a sequel to Carry On, but I’ll admit to some skepticism when I found out that Simon and Baz and Penny were going on an American road trip. My middle schooler and I actually had the chance to meet her when she came to the Boston area, and that was an amazing evening. Wayward Son came out in September, but I am woefully behind with my book reviews.

Bloodline by Jordan L. Hawk