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September 19, 2016 · 25 Comments

Poppy Mayberry The Monday Book Review

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Poppy Mayberry, The Monday
by Jennie K. Brown

presented by Tantrum Books!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Poppy Mayberry, The Monday!

 

What if your teacher could read your mind just because she was born on a Thursday? Or the kid next to you in class could turn back the clock just because he was a ‘Wednesday”? In the quirky town of Nova, all of this is normal, but one thing is not—Poppy Mayberry. As an almost-eleven-year-old Monday, she should be able to pass notes in class or brush her dog, Pickle, without lifting a finger. But her Monday telekinesis still has some kinks, and that plate of spaghetti she’s passing may just end up on someone’s head. And if that’s not hard enough, practically perfect Ellie Preston is out to get her, and Principal Wible wants to send her to remedial summer school to work on her powers! It’s enough to make a girl want to disappear…if only she were a Friday.

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Poppy Mayberry, The Monday by Jennie K. Brown
Publication Date: September 13, 2016
Publisher: Tantrum Books

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My Review of Poppy Mayberry, The Monday

Poppy Mayberry, The Monday is an adorable Middle Grade book that is filled with magic and fun. In Poppy’s town, the day you’re born on determines the magical ability you will have. I was born on a Sunday….sadly that means I have no magical abilities. If I had to pick one of the abilities to have, I am pretty sure I’d want the ability to teleport. I could go to Disney World any time!

Well, poor Poppy’s Monday powers aren’t working as well as they should be, so she’s got to go to summer school. Unfortunately, her school enemy has to go to summer school too! At summer school, they realize that things aren’t as they seem nor is their friendship what they thought.

You and your young reader will love this book. The characters are really well written, and it is easy to imagine that their school adventures are real. The plot moves quickly, and it is full of excitement and magic that your child will love. You can read an excerpt here. I highly recommend this book!

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Jennie K. Brown is a high school English teacher by day, freelance magazine writer by night, and middle grade/young adult author by late-night and weekend. When she isnโ€™t teaching or writing, Jennie can be found reading a good book, traveling, or spending time with her awesome husband, amazing son and super-spoiled Yorkie. In 2010, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) named Jennie the Pennsylvania English teacher of excellence, and she currently serves as President of the Pennsylvania Council for Teachers of English and Language Arts (PCTELA). She is also an active member of SCBWI, NCTE and ALAN.

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  1. Alli Smith says

    September 19, 2016 at 8:34 am

    I’ll have to mention this book to my tween grandson. He loves to read and this book sounds like a great book for middle grade readers.

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  2. Shirley Wood says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:15 am

    This sounds like such a fun book. I just took three of my grandchildren to their school book fair and we had a ball. I’ll have to ask if they’ve heard of this one. We are going book shopping again soon.

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  3. Mitch says

    September 19, 2016 at 9:51 am

    What an adorable idea for a book! This sounds like a very fun read, thanks for the information!

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  4. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    September 19, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    This sounds like such a fun book for kids. I’ll share this post with a friend, who has kids at the right age. This is a great giveaway!

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  5. Angelic Sinova says

    September 19, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    Poppy Mayberry, The Monday sounds like such a great book for young readers. My mom is a reading teacher so I’ll definitely pass this along to her so she can let her students know about this.

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  6. Taylor Dean says

    September 19, 2016 at 2:10 pm

    What a cute concept for a book! You know, I actually don’t know what day of the week I was born on. I need to ask my mom about that! Or I can just google it!
    And I LOVE the author’s photo!! So cute!

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    • Taylor Dean says

      September 19, 2016 at 2:13 pm

      Okay, I’m a Tuesday. Google is amazing. I wonder what superpower is given to those born on a Tuesday. Guess I’ll have to read it to find out!

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      • Christy Maurer says

        September 19, 2016 at 2:15 pm

        Yes, for sure! It is really cute and you’ll have to share it with your grandkids when they’re a little older.

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    • Christy Maurer says

      September 19, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Google knows all!

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  7. Gwendolyn Mulholland says

    September 19, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    This books sounds incredibly delightful. I will be checking it out for my daughter.

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  8. Sarah says

    September 19, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    What an adorable book. Sounds like it would be a great book for someone to win!

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  9. Liz Mays says

    September 19, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Poppy sounds like such an interesting character. She has some very special abilities and it would be fun to follow her story.

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  10. Jenn says

    September 19, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Sounds like a really fun book. I might have to check it our for our granddaughter.

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  11. Amanda Love says

    September 20, 2016 at 12:14 am

    It sounds like a fun book, the kind that your kids will definitely enjoy reading. This will make their imagination go wild. I’m sure it will be exciting for them to follow Poppy’s story.

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  12. CourtneyLynne says

    September 20, 2016 at 1:14 am

    Oooooo now this sounds like a really great read! Such a neat story. Hope I win your giveaway!!!!

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  13. Tammileetips says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:31 am

    This sounds like a great book to read!! This sounds like a book my friends daughter would love, she is always reading and loves to read.

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  14. michele dickerson says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:05 am

    I bet my daughter would love to read this book. It looks like something she would be interested in reading. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  15. Rebecca Swenor says

    September 20, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    This book Poppy Mayberry The Monday sounds like a great read for any middle schooler. I will have to share this post with mine niece who has school aged kids. Thanks for sharing this book and giveaway.

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  16. Robin Rue says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    This book sounds so cute! I am not sure if my sons would like it but worth a shot ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  17. Nikka Shae says

    September 20, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    What an adorable book!! My cousin would love this to add to her collection.

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  18. Bonnie @wemake7 says

    September 20, 2016 at 11:48 pm

    I bet my kiddos would love this book. What a really great giveaway.

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  19. Mimi Green says

    September 21, 2016 at 9:51 am

    This sounds like such a cute story. My daughter is only four but I’m building her book collection. She would be amused by this story.

    I always wished I could be invisible.

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  20. inspiring kitchen says

    September 21, 2016 at 11:11 am

    your review sounds that Poppy Mayberry, The Monday is an interesting read. I guess , I’ll be finding one for my niece ๐Ÿ™‚

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  21. sara-Jayne says

    September 22, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    What a fun storyline – Poppy sounds so lively! I think my children would love to read this!

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