Tag Archives: Walker Books

The Wizard in the Wood by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu

Posted on August 25, 2022 by susanh579

The Wizard in the Wood by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu. Walker Books, 2022. 9781536214956 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book? Having recently … Continue reading →

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A Foal Called Storm by Helen Peters, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon

Posted on July 17, 2022 by susanh579

A Foal Called Storm (Jasmine Green Rescues, Book 8) by Helen Peters, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon. Walker Books, 2022. 9781536222715 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: realistic animal fiction What did you … Continue reading →

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Poppy’s House by Karla Courtney,  illustrated by Madeline Kloepper

Posted on June 20, 2022 by susanh579

Poppy’s House by Karla Courtney,  illustrated by Madeline Kloepper. Walker Books, Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536211528 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  This is a … Continue reading →

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Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good by Louie Stowell

Posted on June 19, 2022 by susanh579

Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good by Louie Stowell. Walker Books, Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536223279 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover illustrated novel What did you like about the book?  Any … Continue reading →

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Tractor by Sally Sutton,  illustrated by Brian Lovelock

Posted on June 19, 2022 by susanh579

Tractor by Sally Sutton,  illustrated by Brian Lovelock. Walker Books, Candlewick Press, 2022. 9781536225044 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover picture book What did you like about the book?  Jaunty, rhythmic sing-song prose … Continue reading →

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The Monster in the Lake by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu

Posted on March 10, 2022 by susanh579

The Monster in the Lake by Louie Stowell, illustrated by Davide Ortu.  Walker Books, 2022. 9781536214949 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  Kit has … Continue reading →

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The View from the Very Best House in Town by Meera Trehan

Posted on March 3, 2022 by kyurenka

            The View from the Very Best House in Town by Meera Trehan, Walker Books US, 2022. 9781536219241  Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the … Continue reading →

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The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel by Sheela Chari

Posted on December 21, 2021 by susanh579

The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel by Sheela Chari. Walker Books, 2021. 9781536209570 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Mystery or science fiction What did you like about the book? Mars is on … Continue reading →

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Idol Gossip by Alexandra Leigh Young

Posted on November 13, 2021 by susanh579

Idol Gossip by Alexandra Leigh Young. Walker Books, 2021. 9781536213645 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book?  Alice Choy (biracial Chinese/White) is seventeen years old … Continue reading →

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Ferryman by Claire McFall

Posted on November 7, 2021 by susanh579

Ferryman by Claire McFall. Walker Books, Candlewick, c2017, 2021. 9781536218459 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 2 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you like about the book?  Dylan’s day starts out badly. She sleeps through … Continue reading →

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