How Far Will Georges Go?

Georges is in seventh grade and doesn't have many friends. He tries not to call attention to himself, but unfortunately the class bullies still spot Georges and make fun of him because of his name: George with an s. His dad lost his job in the past year, so the family had to downsize and moved into a new apartment building, or rather an old apartment building, with lots of unique features. It’s up to Georges and his dad to unpack and setup the apartment, because his mom is so busy at the hospital. When Georges sees a sign in the basement that says Spy Club Meeting Today he ends up getting to know Candy, Safer and later, their Bohemian family. Safer teaches Georges how to be more observant by watching the residents of the apartment building on the lobby camera. Later he wants Georges to help him solve the crime of Mr. X. Unfortunately, Safer is pushing the limits and wants Georges to do things he doesn’t feel comfortable doing. Will Georges help solve the case? Is Safer someone who should be trusted? Will Georges ever be able to change the way things are for him at school? What else is really going on in Georges’s life? Read this mysterious book to find out!

Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead is a book I found easy to relate to for a few reasons. Even though I'm not really like Georges, we have parts of our personalities that are similar. We both like funny things, and we get bored doing stuff we don’t really want to do. I loved Safer’s family and found them very entertaining. I also really liked the character of Bob English, a kid in Georges’s science class who likes to draw. The story had some surprises up its sleeve, and I liked trying to solve the case of Mr. X. I think this book would be appropriate for kids in fifth grade and up. It will appeal to kids who like a mystery, because they will enjoy trying to figure out what's really happening with Mr. X and what's going on with Georges. I know I liked it, and I think others will too. I look forward to reading more books by this author.

Has anyone else read Liar and Spy? Or have you read another book by Rebecca Stead?  We would love to hear your thoughts!

Happy Reading!
~L

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Answer to Monday's Riddle: A Room with a View!

Can you name this movie? :)

Excellent guessing Riddlers! This week, we're moving into an apartment. Lizzy's review will take us door to door, and Friday, we're excited to talk to Cynthia Lord. Lizzy recently reviewed her book Rules, and it will be great to learn a little more about the story. See you all around the book block. ; ) ~ F

I'm a house that you don't own- sometimes I've less, but I'm still a home. They're other places, as you'll see. Though, they're pretty much all like me. I've characters living behind each door, some have less and some have more. It all depends upon my size- perhaps a studio or high-rise. People drift through like the tide, always changing my colors inside. 

What am I?Answer: Apartment 

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Thanks to I Am A Reader, Not A Writer, The Book Rat, and A Backwards Story for hosting the Fairy Tale Fortnight Book Giveaway Hop. As a thank you to all of our lovely readers, Fairday's Blog is giving away a hardcover edition of the children's picture book Alice the Fairy by David Shannon. This book will show you the magic! 

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The Begonia House keeps its secrets. Everyone knows that. Everyone, that is, except for clever eleven-year-old Fairday Morrow, whose family has just moved in. Being the Senior Investigator in the Detective Mystery Squad, more commonly known as the DMS, she’s ready to uncover the mysteries hidden within the strange manor. As the investigation gears up and the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place, the DMS enters into a world where anything is possible, and the danger is most definitely real. Follow along with Fairday and her friends, as spooky meets lovely in this twisting tale of dark secrets and hidden pasts...read the reviews! 

Scheduled to hit bookstores everywhere in August of 2015! 

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What Fairday's Blog is all about...

Fairday's Riddles are posted on Mondays- they can be written about anything and everything, all at the same time!

Lizzy's Book Reviews are posted on Wednesdays. Lizzy has read just about every middle grade novel out there, and she loves to share her thoughts and, of course, her opinions.

Author Interviews are posted on Fridays. The DMS seeks out the best middle grade authors today and brings them here to chat about their stories. 

Margo's Musings Fridays are sometimes shared with Margo, Fairday's little sister. This post focuses on reviewing children's book authors, which we follow up with an Author Interview.

The DMS Wants to Know was a post we came up with for Saturdays because when we get together to hang out on the weekend, we always chat about different situations and ideas that are floating around in our brains and we like to listen to what other people think about them- some of the comments we've gotten have been absolutely fascinating!

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Monday's Riddle: Shifting Space...

Hello Riddlers! It's good to be back. We hope everyone had a lovely break and a hopping good holiday! For those who know my story, moving into the Begonia House was quite a change compared to this lifestyle. ; ) ~ F

I'm a house that you don't own- sometimes I've less, but I'm still a home. They're other places, as you'll see. Though, they're pretty much all like me. I've characters living behind each door, some have less and some have more. It all depends upon my size- perhaps a studio or high-rise. People drift through like the tide, always changing my colors inside. 

What am I?

I gave you a clue!

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