March Archive


Moonfleet

Tim Golden | 30 March 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
published in 2011 (1898)
A tale in the mould of Stevenson or Scott.

Some 2012 Caldecott Winners

Jennifer Minicus | 27 March 2012
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
published in 2011
Here are some of the Caldecott winners for 2012.

The Penderwicks at Point Mouette (The Penderwicks #3)

Clare Cannon | 25 March 2012
written for ages 9-12 | recommended with reservations
published in 2011
The latest book in this charming series has a few things that need talking through.
Book Reviews

5 Reasons Why I Won’t See The Hunger Games

Clare Cannon | 23 March 2012
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
published in 2008
This review probably won't be popular, but it's important to talk about these issues.

Warriors of the Black Shroud

Jennifer Minicus | 21 March 2012
written for ages 9-12 | acceptable
published in 2012
Good triumphs over evil in an underground kingdom.
Book Reviews

Video Review: 5 Novels for Teens that Build Character

Clare Cannon | 18 March 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
Need a book to inspire your teen to be a better person? Try these.

The Mist in the Mirror

Tim Golden | 17 March 2012
written for ages 13-16 | acceptable
published in 1993 (1992)
An enjoyable, readable book.

Latsch Valley Farm Books

Jennifer Minicus | 15 March 2012
written for ages 7-10 | recommended
published in 2008 (1982)
A lovely story about a warm family of Polish immigrants.

13 Gifts (Birthdays #3)

Clare Cannon | 11 March 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
published in 2011
The tweens become teens in the next instalment of this great series for girls.

Mission Telemark

Tim Golden | 08 March 2012
written for ages 11-14 | not recommended
published in 2010
A disappointing mixture of kids' caper and wartime resistance.

Summer of the Monkeys

Jennifer Minicus | 06 March 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
published in 1998 (1976)
More laughs than
Book Reviews

Video Review 1: Don’t Judge These Books By Their Covers

Clare Cannon | 04 March 2012
written for all ages | recommended
First video review from the Good Reading Guide - tell us what you think!

The House of Special Purpose

Maryana Garcia | 04 March 2012
written for ages 18 + | not recommended
published in 2011 (2009)
With such a talented author, I was expecting more.
  
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