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Book Reviews

A Book That Has It All

Clare Cannon | 19 March 2013
written for ages 18 + | recommended
published in 2012
Historical Fiction, Friendship, Romance, Family, Music, Art, Culture...

The Thief Lord

Tim Golden | 18 March 2013
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
published in 2010 (2002)
A story about a group of children and how they survive in Venice.

The Silver Nutmeg

Jennifer Minicus | 15 March 2013
written for ages 7-10 | recommended
published in 2012 (1956)
Some books beg to be read aloud.
Book Reviews

Need a Laugh?

Clare Cannon | 11 March 2013
written for all ages | highly recommended
published in 2012
This is the funniest, cleverest, most entertaining story I've read in ages. Keep the tissues handy, because it will have you crying with laughter.
Book Reviews

A Guide to Reading Matters

Jennifer Minicus | 11 March 2013
Get the most of Reading Matters with this guide.

The Swallows and the Amazons Series

Tim Golden | 07 March 2013
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
published in 2010 (1930)
Three families of children enjoy themselves outdoors.

Beyond This Point There Be Dragons

Jennifer Minicus | 03 March 2013
written for ages 9-12 | recommended
published in 2012
A tongue-in-cheek fairy tale.

February Archive


The Stravaganza Series

Tim Golden | 28 February 2013
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
published in 2003
A series about the avenues of escape people choose when faced with difficulties.

Cam Jansen Mysteries

Emily Castilla | 26 February 2013
written for ages 7-10 | highly recommended
Three titles from a mystery series for beginner readers.

My childhood correspondence with Laura Ingalls Wilder

Olga Marlin | 23 February 2013
Writing about Laura Ingalls Wilder is, for me, like writing about an intimate friend.

The Stamp Collector

Jennifer Minicus | 20 February 2013
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
published in 2012
A simple book with a profound message.

Time Stops For No Mouse

Tim Golden | 15 February 2013
written for ages 7-10 | recommended
published in 2007 (2002)
Hermux is a watchmaker living a quiet existence.

Bright Island

Jennifer Minicus | 11 February 2013
written for ages 13-16 | recommended
published in 2012 (1937)
A coming of age story for young teen girls.

Stoneheart

Tim Golden | 06 February 2013
written for ages 11-14 | recommended with reservations
published in 2008 (2006)
George and Edie learn of a war between the statues of London.

Navigating Early

Jennifer Minicus | 02 February 2013
written for ages 11-14 | recommended
published in 2013
A story of friendship, forgiveness and adventure.


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