July Archive


Running Out of Time

Tim Golden | 31 July 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
published in 1997 (1995)
Jessie is the 13 year old daughter of a village midwife.
Book Reviews

A Tour of London: Nelson ‘n’ Deck

Carolyn Moynihan | 30 July 2012
written for ages 2-7 | recommended
published in 2011
Visiting London for the Olympics? This book makes London fun for kids.

The Reb and the Redcoats

Jennifer Minicus | 29 July 2012
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
published in 1999 (1961)
A young prisoner of war endears himself to the family hosting him.

The Pure Dead Series

Tim Golden | 27 July 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
published in 2001
Imagine the Simpsons crossed with the Addams Family.

Mara, Daughter of the Nile

Margaret Hannon | 20 July 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
published in 1985 (1953)
A tale of intrigue and romance in ancient Egypt.

The Prisoner of Zenda

Tim Golden | 20 July 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 2009 (1894)
A swashbuckling adventure with a dashing hero, a bearded villain, and a lovely heroine.

The 100 Cupboards Series

Jennifer Minicus | 15 July 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
published in 2007-2010
I do not usually enjoy creepy stories, but

Adam of the Road

Margaret Hannon | 13 July 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
published in 2006 (1942)
Life in thirteenth century England comes alive in this Newbery Medal winner.
Book Reviews

Brave

Leticia Velasquez | 12 July 2012
Can "brave-ry" be over the top?

The Maid of Fairbourne Hall

Clare Cannon | 10 July 2012
written for ages 18 + | recommended
published in 2012
A new Regency Romance for young adults.

Postcards from No Man’s Land

Tim Golden | 08 July 2012
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
published in 2004 (1999)
Winner of both the Michael J. Printz and Carnegie Medals? This reviewer has a different take on this book.

The Biggest Bear

Margaret Hannon | 05 July 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
published in 1973 (1952)
A tale of love and duty with a surprise ending.

A Hero for WondLa

Jennifer Minicus | 03 July 2012
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
published in 2012
Mother Earth rescues Eva Nine in her next adventure.
  
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