highly recommended


Stone Fox

Jennifer Minicus | 17 May 2012
written for ages 7-10 | highly recommended
Ten-year-old Willy is determined to care for his ailing grandfather.


On the Wings of Heroes

Margaret Hannon | 15 May 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Davy Bowman is the luckiest of boys.


Book Reviews

Video Review: Best New Books for 4 to 8 Year Olds

Clare Cannon | 8 May 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Check out this stunning mix of new books for young children.


The Golden Goblet

Jennifer Minicus | 6 May 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Eloise McGraw brings to life the days of Ancient Egypt.


Second Fiddle

Clare Cannon | 21 Apr 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
A beautiful story of friendship, of heroism, of art, music, culture and creativity all threaded together in one amazing adventure.


The Yearling

Jennifer Minicus | 20 Apr 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
I have a weakness for coming of age stories.


Shooting Kabul

Jennifer Minicus | 16 Apr 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A wonderful story about family loyalty.


Moonfleet

Tim Golden | 30 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
A tale in the mould of Stevenson or Scott.


Book Reviews

Video Review: 5 Novels for Teens that Build Character

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


Summer of the Monkeys

Jennifer Minicus | 6 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
More laughs than


Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

Tim Golden | 27 Feb 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
A gentle story highlighting the love of a mother for her children.


Book Reviews

The Little Refugee

Clare Cannon | 19 Feb 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
Anh's true story is an outstanding one to share with young readers.


A Waltz for Matilda

Clare Cannon | 14 Feb 2012
written for ages 15-18 | highly recommended
A fun, engaging, and edifying historical novel for teens and young adults.


The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

Clare Cannon | 7 Feb 2012
written for ages 2-7 | highly recommended
As refined and cultural yet relate-able as a picture book can be.


The Dante Club

Maryana Garcia | 28 Jan 2012
written for ages 18 + | highly recommended
...without a doubt, the most clever novel I have read in a year.


The Land

Jennifer Minicus | 14 Jan 2012
written for ages 15-18 | highly recommended
This Coretta Scott King Award winner is a prequel to "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."


Finally!

Clare Cannon | 9 Jan 2012
written for ages 9-12 | highly recommended
For young adolescents who need a good laugh.


The Queen's Thief Series

Maryana Garcia | 7 Jan 2012
written for ages 11-14 | highly recommended
Gen is a thief and proud of it.


Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 2 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | highly recommended
One of those little books that is well worth reading.


Lorna Doone

Tim Golden | 7 Dec 2011
written for ages 15-18 | highly recommended
A classic romance story.

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