As we all know, summer is well underway. My goal for this summer to is read numerous children's book that are on the Texas Bluebonnet List. This list is a suggestion of great titles for students in grades 3rd to 6th. Many of these books are chapter books. I have planned to read about 20 of these titles this summer. My goal or plan was to read at least two of children's books to every one christian titles that are on my personal list to read this summers as well (2:1). Since I just finished BRIDGE TO HAVEN by Francine Rivers, so I knew it was time to read two children's books. (BRIDGE TO HAVEN is a must read that reminds us of God's love for each of us not matter what our past looks like.) Many of you may ask why I would want to read that many chapter books written for children this summer. I am a children's librarian at a local elementary and the best way to recommend a title to a students to to have read the book yourself.

Many people think that this should be done while I am at school which is not possible for several reasons.
1. I teach library classes to 6 different classes each day.
2. I checked out close to 30,000 books last year. This equals a lot of shelving
3. Librarians are extremely busy people who never really get a chance to sit for long because we are also helping students find that perfect book.
4. Librarians are tech savvy and are required to teach technology skills to students - 21st Century Learners.
5. Do I really need to keep writing this list???

So, here is my review of LIAR & SPY by Rebecca Steed

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LIAR & SPY  is about a boy and his family who moved from their house to an apartment after his father lost his job. Georges becomes friends with a boy who lives in the same apartment, Safer. Safer and his sister Candy do not attend school which leaves a lot of free time on Safer's hands. Safer starts a spy club and Georges joins the club which leads to Georges being a right hand man to Safer. The boys spy on Mr. X who lives in an upstairs apartment and wears black. This book is about learning who true friends are and remembering the importance of family. I would recommend this book to students in grades four and up.