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The Lighthouse Family
Today’s review is on a sweet little series of children’s books that are perfect for readers, both young and old. In a lonely lighthouse upon the sea, there lived a cat named Pandora. Though she loved the lighthouse, she couldn’t … Continue reading
Mighty Jack
Once upon a time, a poor boy sold a cow for a handful of beans. A beanstalk grew. A giant fell. And they all lived happily ever after? Or did they? Because this is not the fairytale you thought you … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Hatke, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fairy tale, children's fiction story, comic, comics, fantasy, graphic novel, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Jack, Jack and the beanstalk, literature, Mighty Jack, reading
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Summer Reading – Week 2
This week I’m reviewing a series rather than a selection of books from this week’s picks. I read this series a while back and decided to get them again to enjoy. Enola is alone spelled backwards. And that is exactly … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, Enola Holmes, historical book, literature, Nancy Springer, Penguin Young Readers, Philomel Books, reading, The Bizarre Bouquets, The Cryptic Crinoline, The Gypsy Goodbye, The Lef-Handed Lady, The Missing Marquess, The Peculiar Pink Fan
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Lock and Key: the Initiation
James Moriarty is one of the greatest criminal masterminds the world has ever known. But before he became the scheming, remorseless villain he is now, he was just my older brother, James…At Baskerville, an elite private boarding school founded by … Continue reading
Cleopatra in Space
What do you get when you take one of the most famous characters in history and mash it up with science fiction? Cleopatra in Space! The first graphic novel in the series introduces us to our spunky heroine, depicting her discovery … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, Cleopatra in Space, Cleopatra in Space: Target Practice, Cleopatra in Space: The Thief and the Sword, comics, graphic novel, graphix, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, Mike Maihack, reading, Scholastic, Target Practice, The Thief and the Sword
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Missy Piggle Wiggle and The Whatever Cure
Dear Missy, As you know, my husband, Mr. Piggle-Wiggle was called away some years ago by the pirates. After waiting so long for him to return, I have decided to take matters into my own hands and find out what … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann M. Martin, Anne MacDonald, Anne MacDonald Canham, Annie Parnell, Ben Hatke, Betty MacDonald, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, classic books, Elliam Corp., Fewer and Friends, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, Macmillan, Missy Piggle-Wiggle, Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Whatever Cure, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, reading
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American Girl: Ultimate Visual Guide
Have I ever mentioned I love American Girl? If not, here’s a book to remind you of a great company and story: In the 1980s, Pleasant T. Rowland had a remarkable idea. Inspired by the history of our country and the true … Continue reading
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Tagged AG, America, American Girl, american girl books, American Girl story, American Girl: The Ultimate Visual Guide, American history, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, Carrie Anton, children's books, DK books, educational books, Erin Falligant, Girls' books, historical book, Laurie Calkhoven, literature, Penguin Random House, Pleasant Company, reading
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Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher
This Christmas season, I was blessed by the gift of a Kindle fire from my Tio. Being not much of a gamer, I went the literary route and found books to read instead. This week’s pick is a fun novel that … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworn, Bruce Coville, children's books, children's fiction story, children's series, devices, dragon, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, Jeremy Thatcher, Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher, literature, Magic Shop Book, reading
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Star Wars Series
If you’re looking to enjoy some Star Wars literature that expands the universe, these three series are perfect for you! Jedi Apprentice explores the past of one of Star Wars’ most intriguing heroes: Obi-Wan Kenobi. This series takes us back to … Continue reading
