Category Archives: Book Review

The Deserter by Peadar O. Guilin

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

The Deserter, Peadar O. Guilin, Daivd Fickling Books, 2012 Format: Fiction Rating: 3 Genre: Science Fiction What did you like about the book? I really liked the action in this book.  It started right in the middle of an ambush … Continue reading →

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Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Starry River of the Sky, Grace Lin, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2012 Format: Novel, Hardcover Rating: 5 Genre: Chinese Fairy Tales/ Storytelling What did you like about the book? Lin does not disappoint in this companion to Where … Continue reading →

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The Princesses of Iowa by M. Molly Backes

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

The Princesses of Iowa, M. Molly Backes, Candlewick, 2012 Format: Novel Rating: 4.5 Genre:  Realistic Fiction What did you like about the book? This was an amazing teen read.  It was an emotional roller coaster.  The main character was well developed … Continue reading →

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Flirting in Italian by Lauren Henderson

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Flirting in Italian by Lauren Henderson, Delacorte Press, 2012 Format: Novel Rating: 3 Genre:  Mystery-ish What did you like about the book? I liked the first half of the book very much.  I really like the main character, Violet.  She’s … Continue reading →

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See you at Harry’s by Jo Knowles,

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

See you at Harry’s by Jo Knowles, Candlewick, 2012 Format: novel Rating: 5 Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? I adored this book.  It’s one of the best books I have ever read about grief.  It’s a serious tearjerker, … Continue reading →

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Fever (Chemical Garden Trilogy) by Lauren DeStefano

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Fever (Chemical Garden Trilogy) by Lauren DeStefano Simon & Schuster, 2012 Format: Novel Rating: 3..5 Genre: Dystopia / Romance What did you like about the book?  I loved the premise of this series.  Rhine is a wonderfully tragic character who … Continue reading →

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You Have Seven Messages by Stewart Lewis

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

You Have Seven Messages by Stewart Lewis Delacorte Books For You Readers, 2011 Format: Fiction Rating: 4 Genre: Realistic Fiction with a mystery thrown in. What did you like about the book? I really loved the plot of this book.  … Continue reading →

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The Inheritance Almanac by Michael Macauley and Mark Cotta Vaz

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Author: Macauley, Michael and Vaz, Mark Cotta Illustrator: Miller, Ian Title: The Inheritance Almanac Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Copyright Date: 2010 ISBN: 9780375866722 Format: Nonfiction Rating: Excellent Grades: Young Adult Genre: Fantasy Review: For people who … Continue reading →

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Pierre’s Friends by Andrea Beck

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Author: Beck, Andrea Illustrator: Beck, Andrea Title: Pierre’s Friends Publisher: Orca Book publishers Copyright Date: 2010 ISBN: 9781554690305 Format: Picture book Rating: Good Grades: Preschool to Kindergarten Curriculum Framework: Genre: Animals, Pets, Friends Review: A sweet story about a dog … Continue reading →

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Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Author: Krosoczka, Jarrett J Illustrator: Krosoczka, Jarrett J Title: Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown Publisher: Knopf Copyright Date: 2010 ISBN: 9780375860959 Format: Graphic novel Rating: Average Grades: 2-4 Genre: mystery Review: The Breakfast Bunch kids are off to … Continue reading →

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