JCL Reads - Missouri Book Challenge
Friday, May 15, 2026
A Crafter Hooks a Killer by Holly Quinn
Monster Blood III (Goosebumps #29) by R.L. Stine
Monster Blood III (Goosebumps #29) by R.L. Stine-123 pages
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Evan can't stand baby-sitting his genius cousin, Kermit. Kermit refuses to play video games. He won't even play Frisbee! All he likes to do is hang out in the basement doing strange experiments and playing mean practical jokes on Evan and his friend Andy.
But now Andy's found something that will teach Kermit a lesson once and for all.
It's green. It's slimy. And it comes in a can marked...Monster Blood!
Thoughts: I enjoyed the previous two entries in this series within a series. This one is good, too. I like the twist at the end. I would have been annoyed if I had a cousin (or other kid) I was babysitting that behaved like Kermit.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Christina's Ghost by Betty Ren Wright
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream by Bruce Coville
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Queen of Shadows
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas | 689 pages | 2015
Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight.
She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return.
Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen-and that heart beats for vengeance.
(Synopsis taken from Goodreads)
The Secret of Shadow Ranch by Carolyn Keene (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #5)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Find It! Explore It! Ocean by National Geographic Kids
This unique search-and-find adventure lets kids explore and learn about the objects and creatures they find and their habitats with fun facts and awesome photographs.
This fact-filled, search-and-find adventure activity book takes kids under the sea in search of more than 250 hidden pictures of narwhals, sharks, sea turtles, sunken treasures, and more.
Kids will dive into incredible ocean scenes, from tropical coral reefs to Antarctic penguin colonies to the deep, dark bottom of the sea. Each location is illustrated with lush, jam-packed art, with plenty of marine animals and fascinating objects to spot.
But that's not Turn the page, and find stunning, full-color photographs of the creatures and habitats just spotted, as well as awesome information and fun facts about them.
The perfect boredom-buster for curious kids and animal lovers, this interactive book will keep young readers entertained as they learn!

