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Book Reviews

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

Clare Cannon | 08 May 2012
Check out this stunning mix of new books for young children.

Operation Red Jericho

Tim Golden | 07 May 2012
This book presents the start of an adventure for a brother and sister in their teens.

Second Fiddle

Clare Cannon | 21 April 2012
A beautiful story of friendship, of heroism, of art, music, culture and creativity all threaded together in one amazing adventure.

The Penderwicks at Point Mouette (The Penderwicks #3)

Clare Cannon | 25 March 2012
The latest book in this charming series has a few things that need talking through.

Book Reviews

Video Review: 5 Novels for Teens that Build Character

Clare Cannon | 18 March 2012
Need a book to inspire your teen to be a better person? Try these.

13 Gifts (Birthdays #3)

Clare Cannon | 11 March 2012
The tweens become teens in the next instalment of this great series for girls.

The Land

Jennifer Minicus | 14 January 2012
This Coretta Scott King Award winner is a prequel to "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."

Finally!

Clare Cannon | 09 January 2012
For young adolescents who need a good laugh.

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 02 January 2012
One of those little books that is well worth reading.

The Unforgotten Coat

Jennifer Minicus | 21 December 2011
I knew I would love this book as soon as...

The Luck of the Buttons

Jennifer Minicus | 05 November 2011
Tugs Button proves that middle school girls can be sweet.

Leaving Emma

Tim Golden | 24 September 2011
Emma's best and only friend Tem is moving away.

11 Birthdays: realism with a fantasy twist

Clare Cannon | 08 August 2011
Wendy Mass writes highly enjoyable realistic fiction with a fantasy twist.

Inventing Elliot

Tim Golden | 31 July 2011
Elliot Sutton is a bullied schoolboy who tries to reinvent himself when he moves to a new school in a new area.

The Wonder of Charlie Anne

Jennifer Minicus | 01 June 2011
Sometimes being a good friend means taking risks.

The Harry Potter Series

Tm Golden | 27 April 2011
Tim Golden weighs in on this exceptionally popular series.

Goodnight, Mr. Tom

Tim Golden | 10 April 2011
The heart of a crusty old widower melts when he gets to know a young, abused boy.

Another great Spinelli story: Crash

Clare Cannon | 31 March 2011
10-15 year old boys have to read this. Teachers have to read this. And (boys, don't look), even girls should read this.

The Garbage King

Tim Golden | 26 March 2011
Young men find they can live with dignity in spite of poverty and deprivation.

A Penny for a Hundred

Jennifer Minicus | 23 March 2011
In wartime, even enemies can build friendships.

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