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School Library Journal
Starred Review on October 1, 2016 | Xpress Reviews Web Only
Gr 2–4—Nine-year-old Yasmin is a self described book-a-day reader. Every day after school she likes to stop by Book Uncle's lending library on the corner by her apartment complex. Book Uncle has been on the corner as long as Yasmin can remember, and his motto of "Right book for the right person for the right day" hasn't steered her wrong yet, though she finds herself second-guessing his latest recommendation, which seems too easy. Yasmin has a misunderstanding with her friends ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on September 1, 2016
Nine-year-old avid reader Yasmin is horrified when her friend Book Uncle, who runs a free lending library on a street corner in her neighborhood, is told he must shut it down. She enlists the help of her friends, her teachers, members of the community, and the media (her best friend Reeni's mom works at the TV station) to fight the ban by influencing the outcome of her city's mayoral election. When she is ultimately successful, she finally understands the meaning of a story Book Uncle had insisted she read: a story ab...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Nine-year-old Yasmin is horrified when her friend Book Uncle, who runs a free lending library on a street corner in her neighborhood, is t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More