PJOurWay books review thread

amother

Candycane

Mon, Apr 01 2024, 11:47 am

Hi does anyone have a suggestion for this month?

The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol by Eric Kimmel
Double Trouble by Joanne Levy
Wayward Creatures by Dayna Lorenz
Masters of Silence by Kathy Kacer

I've only been on PJ for 2 months and the past 2 months had books by frum publishers. This month I don't recognize any of them so I don't know what to get

amother

Candycane

Mon, Apr 01 2024, 4:48 pm

amother Candycane wrote:

Bump

bigsis144

Mon, Apr 01 2024, 5:09 pm

Please keep getting books from PJLibrary, if you find stuff that works for you, but never forget their religious/political position:

amother

Candycane

Tue, Apr 02 2024, 11:04 am

Ok I guess I'll try one more time. Does anyone have a suggestion for this month or should I skip it?

Please don't judge. Obviously I don't agree with PJ's haskafos and activities, but it is a way for us to get free books. I can't afford books and don't manage to get to the library with my kids too often

Amelia Bedelia

Tue, Apr 02 2024, 11:13 am

I'm choosing the last two options. Wayward Creatures by Dayna Lorenz and
Masters of Silence by Kathy Kacer
No ideas if they're good, but Masters of Silence especially sounds good. I like that it's about the Holocaust. I will obviously pre-read it before giving to the kids.

seeker

Mon, Apr 08 2024, 12:48 am

Just got around to looking now and only have a couple of (also busy) days to chew it over.

The Holocaust one does sound interesting but sometimes I'm wary of having too many Holocaust kids books. It does seem original though.

The other one is also certainly original in concept. Have not formed an opinion yet.

The first book seems like fun, I think I've seen it before and didn't get it because there was something better that time? Maybe it'll come around again, they have some things like that.

mamaleh

Tue, Apr 09 2024, 3:33 pm

amother Candycane wrote:

Seems like they replaced Double Trouble with the kindness club.

Based on the parent info, it doesn’t look like any of the characters are Jewish. Sometimes, that’s easier than non-religious Jews in the story.

gootlfriends

Tue, Apr 09 2024, 3:45 pm

I picked wayward creatures because my daughter likes animals. And yes there are too many holocaust books. But it's better than the feminist books that discouraged having a family.

seeker

Thu, May 02 2024, 12:58 am

I believe Leah Sokol is a frum author so I'm cautiously optimistic about her book.

Also interested in Sky Full of Song, I like historical fiction in places that aren't overdone.

As always, I'd be cautious looking for subtle messaging even in innocent looking stories. But these two look like better possibilities than the other two. The first one the summary said something about trying to play Cupid, which is not my speed, and the second one I think I had a while ago and did not end up giving to my kids but I don't remember why.

seeker

Thu, May 02 2024, 1:01 am

Wait...I just signed in and it looks like the second book changed?! Before it was something graduation diary. Now it's a kid who runs a funeral home?

Ok now I don't know. Sounds interesting but not sure in which direction...

seeker

Tue, May 07 2024, 8:35 pm

Anyone reach a conclusion this month? Running out of time and I'm not sure.

amother

Candycane

Mon, Jun 03 2024, 10:01 am

Can anyone suggest a book for this month
I'm not familiar with any of them

Princess Dolls By Ellen Schwartz
Black Bird Blue Bird by Sofiya Pasternack
A Boy from Baghdad by Miriam Halahmy
Chunky Goes to Camp by Yehudi Mercado

gootlfriends

Mon, Jun 03 2024, 10:07 am

amother Ebony wrote:

Is this thread also for the toddlers and baby ?

For younger children you don't get to pick books. Starting around 9 you sign up for pj our way that let's parents or child pick from 4 books. The books vary.

Amelia Bedelia

Mon, Jun 03 2024, 10:24 am

Princess Dolls is excellent! Highly recommend. One of the best books I got from PJ

seeker

Mon, Jun 03 2024, 11:27 am

Yes I got Princess Dolls and liked it. Haven't looked at the others yet m

amother

Ebony

Mon, Jun 03 2024, 11:29 am

I should be getting my books today. When did you receive your books?

Amelia Bedelia

Mon, Jun 03 2024, 11:36 am

amother Ebony wrote:

I should be getting my books today. When did you receive your books?

Got this book a couple of years ago.