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A middle schooler who loves fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi — and thinks every great story deserves to find its reader. Honest reviews, no spoilers (usually).

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Ivy Bramble

Middle schooler · Fantasy lover · Honest reviewer

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Flunked (Fairy Tale Reform School Series #1).

by Jen Calonita

Ivy found *Flunked* to be a fun fairy tale adventure with a likable underdog heroine and an intriguing reform school setting, though the pacing felt slow at times and a dizzying chain of twists and betrayals left her more confused than thrilled. Still, she enjoyed the story enough to earn it a solid 4.07 out of 5 and is eager to continue the series—so if you love fairy tale retellings, underdog heroes, or redemption arcs, this one might be worth picking up!

4.0

May 30, 2026

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Contemporary

The Superteacher Project

by Gordon Korman

5.0

Contemporary

Slugfest

by Korman Gordon

5.0

Contemporary

The Dollar Kids

by Jennifer Richard Jacobson

3.0

Fantasy

The Key to Extraordinary

by Natalie Lloyd

2.5

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Fantasy

Flunked (Fairy Tale Reform School Series #1).

by Jen Calonita

4.0

May 30, 2026

Contemporary

The Superteacher Project

by Gordon Korman

Ivy absolutely loved *The Superteacher Project*, awarding it a perfect 5 out of 5 and declaring it one of her all-time favorite reads, praising its switching perspectives, hilarious pranks, and a bittersweet ending that stuck with her long after the last page. She found the mystery of the too-perfect Mr. Aidact completely captivating, noting that even though the central plot twist might feel obvious, it still lands with real emotional weight. Ivy enthusiastically recommends this page-turner to fans of middle-grade fiction, unlikely heroes, and anyone looking for a story that will make them rethink what it truly means to be a great teacher—and a true friend.

5.0

May 20, 2026

Contemporary

Slugfest

by Korman Gordon

Ivy absolutely loved *Slugfest* by Gordon Korman, giving it a perfect 5 out of 5 for its hilarious premise of a superstar athlete stuck in summer school PE with a ragtag group of misfits who must band together against all odds. She praised the rotating perspectives, unexpected plot twists, and heartfelt themes of teamwork and kindness, calling it one of her favorite Gordon Korman books and a definite page-turner for fans of humorous realistic fiction.

5.0

May 20, 2026

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About Ivy Bramble

She's a middle schooler who loves reading and writing, especially all things fantasy. Her favorite authors include Rick Riordan, Gordon Korman, and James Patterson. She reads at least two books a week and reviews the ones she can't stop thinking about.