Category Archives: Tales of A (Formerly) Reluctant Reader

Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Guys Read: Other Worlds by Jon Scieszka

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Jenn

Tales of a (formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my oldest son John,  a formerly reluctant reader) discusses books that he thinks other reluctant readers (former or not) will enjoy!  Today’s book is Guys Read: Other Worlds : … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Fellowship for Alien Detection by Kevin Emerson

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Jenn

Tales of a (formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my thirteen year old son, John (a formerly reluctant reader) shares this thoughts on books geared toward reluctant readers. The review below is entirely his own with no alterations … Continue reading →

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Mx3 Review: Small Medium at Large by Joanne Levy

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jenn

Today I’m pleased to welcome my thirteen-year-old son, John, for a guest review. As you may have seen my seven-year-old, Justin, reviewed a book earlier this week. Of course his older brother had to get in on the action! The … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: I Have Opinions

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jenn

Typically, this feature is reserved for my formerly reluctant reader son, John-John, to discuss books that he’s read recently. Specifically, books that he believes will appeal to reluctant readers. Instead, I’m turning over the blog today to John-John so he … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Star Wars, Clone Wars: Incredible Vehicles

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Jenn

Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my twelve year old son, a formerly reluctant reader, reviews a book he particularly enjoyed! These words are his own and in no way influenced by his mother 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday-Guys Read: Thriller, Edited by John Scieszka

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Feel free to grab the button & join in! Since my twelve-year-old son John & I are doing a … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Capstone Edition!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Jenn

  Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my eleven-year-old son, John, reviews books as a formerly reluctant reader. He gives his opinion of the book, detailing why he thinks this book would be good for … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Mistaken Masterpiece by Michael D. Beil

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jenn

Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my eleven-year-old son, John, reviews books as a formerly reluctant reader. He gives his opinion of the book, detailing why he thinks this book would be good for reluctant … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: What I’ve Been Reading Lately

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Jenn

Hi everyone! John here!  I know it’s been a while (Mom says months!) since I’ve posted anything.  The thing is, I’ve been enjoying so many books lately that I don’t have the time to review them.  Plus, now that I’m … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Splurch Academy for Disruptive Boys: The Rat Brain Fiasco by Julie Gardner Berry

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jenn

  Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader is a feature in which my eleven-year-old son, John, reviews books geared toward reluctant readers.  Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap (August 12, 2010) ISBN-10: 0448453592 Source: Publisher … Continue reading →

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