Trails Regional Library staff have shared their favorites from 2020, whether they were newly published or just newly discovered in this wild year. We’ve included our reviews as well as handy links to each title in our catalog so you can check them out, too!
Sal & Gabi Break the Universe
By: Carlos Hernandez
Genre: Juvenile Chapter Book
Staff Review – Debbie, Concordia Branch: It is so funny! Magical realism for kids, mind-blowing!
Link to Reserve: https://trails.missourievergreen.org/eg/opac/record/3473145?locg=265
The Cardboard Kingdom
By: Chad Sell
Genre: Juvenile Chapter Book
Staff Review – Debbie, Concordia Branch: I loved the ingenuity of the neighborhood kids who could build a whole kingdom of fun out of boxes.
Link to Reserve: https://trails.missourievergreen.org/eg/opac/record/3473145?locg=265
The War that Saved My Life
By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Genre: Historical Fiction Juvenile Chapter Book
Staff Review – Debbie, Concordia Branch: This historical fiction book is set in London during WWII when children were sent to foster families in the countryside to be safe. Heartwarming story of finding a sense of family in unexpected places.
Link to Reserve: https://trails.missourievergreen.org/eg/opac/record/3463758?locg=265
Stay
By: Bobbie Pyron
Genre: Contemporary Juvenile Chapter Book
Staff Review – Debbie, Concordia Branch: It was love at first sight when I saw the cute puppy on the cover! The love grew deeper as I read the story about a girl and her family who live in a homeless shelter and the girl’s connection to a homeless dog. An insightful portrayal of homelessness.
Link to Reserve: https://trails.missourievergreen.org/eg/opac/record/3585999?locg=265
Pugtato Finds a Thing
By: Sophie Corrigan
Genre: Picture Book
Staff Review – Sara, Administrative Offices: This delightful picture book is full of cute puns that will make the Big People laugh while the younger readers will appreciate the whimsy of the animal crossovers.
Link to Reserve: https://trails.missourievergreen.org/eg/opac/record/4001533?locg=1
Scaredy Snacks!
By: Terry Border
Genre: Picture Book
Staff Review – Jacqueline, Lexington Branch: This story was silly and the pictures were adorable!
Link to Reserve: https://trails.missourievergreen.org/eg/opac/record/4001802?locg=1