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The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip, a cautionary tale about the value of...
I originally posted this review on September 20, 2012. George Saunders’s latest book, Tenth of December, has been getting quite a lot of well deserved attention so I wanted to take this opportunity to...
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Wonder by R.J. Palacio. I think every person should read this book.
Wonder Middle reader Ages 10 and Up R. J. Palacio 320 pages Random House 2012 Book trailer Wonder is R.J. Palacio’s first book. Raquel Jaramillo, the woman behind the pseudonym, has spent...
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Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede: Not your standard princess story.
Dealing with Dragons The Enchanted Forest Chronicles: Book One Middle reader Ages 8 to 14 By Patrica C. Wrede 212 pages Harcourt Brace 1990 Patricia Wrede (pronounced REE-dee) is a fantasy writer,...
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Happy World Penguin Day! Here’s ten books to celebrate with.
Earlier today I discovered that it’s World Penguin Day. Though I had no idea such a day existed, I happen to love penguins. The penguin room at the Central Park Zoo is one of my favorite places in New...
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Grammy’s Schmammy’s. The Caldecott and Newbury Awards are where it’s at!
The 2014 youth media awards have been announced by The American Library Association (ALA)! The John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature goes to Flora &...
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Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo: A flawless work of fiction.
Because of Winn Dixie Middle Reader Ages 7 to 12 By Kate DiCamillo 182 pages Candlewick 2000 2001 Newbury Honor Book Kate DiCamillo is an exceedingly gifted storyteller and a truly talented writer....
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