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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey

Posted in ARC, Adventure, Books, Middle Grade, Mystery, Young Adult on May 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Reynie has just been adopted by his beloved Miss Perumal. They are traveling to Kate’s farm, where they plan to meet Constance and the Washingtons (Sticky). As soon as he gets to the farm, though, Reynie suspects that something is wrong with Kate. He finds her coughing and hacking in the barn- but she won’t [...]

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Love Me Tender

Posted in Books, Humor, Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult, tagged on April 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Elvira leads an extra-ordinary life with her slightly neurotic but lovable family. Her father was an Elvis impersonator (hence the name Elvira) and she finally understands why people say “I’m sorry” when they learn of her father’s profession. Her mother, Mel, has always been a bit odd as well. She threatens Elvira and Kerrie, Elvira’s [...]

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Coraline Graphic Novel

Posted in ARC, Adventure, Books, Graphic Novel, Horror, Middle Grade, Young Adult, tagged on April 9, 2008 | 5 Comments »

Coraline has just moved to a new apartment with her mother and father. There isn’t much to do, especially when it rains. She has two crazy ladies below her- both claim to be stage actresses. Above her, an old man claims his rats are preparing a show. Her Dad is working in his office, [...]

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The Trouble Begins at 8

Posted in ARC, Books, Humor, Middle Grade, biography on March 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »

Mark Twain was certainly an unusual man that kids will love learning about in the book The Trouble Begins at 8. The real trouble will be getting kids to pick up this book. It’s wonderfully well written, highly amusing, and accurate, but I doubt if kids will want to read about Mark Twain, since few [...]

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Ever

Posted in ARC, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Young Adult on March 16, 2008 | 14 Comments »

I was a bit baffled by this book at first. I couldn’t figure out if I liked it because it is by Gail Carson Levine who I highly admire or because I actually enjoyed the book. I certainly like Fairest and Ella Enchanted more, but Ever is still really good.
Kezi lives with her Mati and [...]

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The Curse of Addy McMahon

Posted in ARC, Books, Humor, Middle Grade on March 15, 2008 | 3 Comments »

The moment I saw this on First Look, I knew that I really wanted it. I’m so happy I had a chance to read it as an ARC, because I wasn’t let down. This is just the type of book that is undeniably real, but still keeps you hooked until the last page.
Addy McMahon has [...]

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