Tag Archives: Balzer + Bray

Children of Ragnarok (The Runestone Saga) by Cinda Williams Chima

Posted on January 23, 2023 by susanh579

Children of Ragnarok (The Runestone Saga) by Cinda Williams Chima. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780063018686 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy, Norse mythology What did you like about the book? In … Continue reading →

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Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston

Posted on September 3, 2022 by susanh579

Amari and the Great Game by B.B. Alston. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780062975195 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  Amari fans rejoice! The young … Continue reading →

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Improbably Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa

Posted on July 27, 2022 by susanh579

Improbably Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780062465030  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Romance What did you like about the book? Eleanor is doing her best … Continue reading →

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Remarkably Ruby (Emmie & Friends) by Terri Libenson

Posted on July 26, 2022 by susanh579

Remarkably Ruby (Emmie & Friends) by Terri Libenson. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780063139190 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover, hybrid graphic novel Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  When … Continue reading →

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Only on the Weekends by Dean Atta

Posted on July 11, 2022 by susanh579

Only on the Weekends by Dean Atta. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780063157989 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3.5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Mack is pining hard for … Continue reading →

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Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity by Angela Velez

Posted on July 6, 2022 by susanh579

Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity by Angela Velez. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780063071780 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? Sisters Lulu and … Continue reading →

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This Place is Still Beautiful by XiXi Tian

Posted on June 28, 2022 by susanh579

This Place is Still Beautiful by XiXi Tian. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780063086029 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Annalie is the little … Continue reading →

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The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes

Posted on June 18, 2022 by susanh579

The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes. Balzer + Bray, HarperCollins, 2022. 9780063060234 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Yamilet and … Continue reading →

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Sir Ladybug by Corey R. Tabor

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Stephanie Tournas

Sir Ladybug by Corey R. Tabor. Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780063069060 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre:  Fantasy graphic novel What did you like about the book? Sir Ladybug wears adventure tennies, has … Continue reading →

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From Dust, A Flame by Rebecca Podos

Posted on May 9, 2022 by kyurenka

From Dust, A Flame by Rebecca Podos, Balzer + Bray, 2022. 9780062699060 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic folklore (Jewish)/fantasy What did you like about the book? On the morning of … Continue reading →

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