Children's Book Reviews #Middle-grade novel

Lennon is a twelve-year-old girl, living with her family in Ireland during the potato famine of 1845-1850. Her father and brothers have left their home to find work, leaving Lennon and her mother to survive on their own. They are poor and hungry, struggling to find food and enough money to pay the landlord and keep their home.

Wei to Go is a unique mystery filled with adventure, humor, and Asian culture. Ellie will capture the attention of middle-graders as she finds clues and travels around Hong Kong.

Irina’s young, teenage life changes instantly when her sick mother is sentenced to jail time and she is dropped off at a boarding school. Although she faces many challenges, Irina holds onto her dream of becoming a professional violinist until a bully steals her violin and leaves her hopeless.