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The Extraordinary Colors of Auden Dare
I’ve become a pretty big fan of sci-fi over the past few years. While the genre selections for children can be hit or miss, The Extraordinary Colors of Auden Dare is a read worth checking out. The Story: In a … Continue reading
Annie’s Life in Lists
Once in a while there are interestingly formatted books that come into the children’s genre. Kristin Mahoney recently released a quaint book called Annie’s Life in Lists. The Story: Annie loves making lists, but she doesn’t quite like her freakishly … Continue reading
The Button War
There are a few authors who manage to write books that are intriguing and of a consistent quality again and again. Author AVI manages to do both with his children’s book The Button War. The Story: This is a time … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction
Tagged AVI, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, Candlewick Press, children's books, children's fiction story, historical fiction, literature, reading, The Button War, World War I, WWI
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Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Sticky-Fingers Cure
Missy Piggle-Wiggle strikes gold a third time in this sequel series to the beloved Miss Piggle-Wiggle books. Once again, humor, childhood magic, and simply life lessons abound in this entertaining children’s series. The Story: Winter has come to Little Spring … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids Nonfic, Kids' Fiction
Tagged Ann M. Martin, Annie Parnell, Ben Hatke, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, Family, Feiwel and Friends, Kids Lit, literature, Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Sticky-Fingers Cure, reading
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Robin Hood: The One Who Looked Good in Green
Classic retellings are rather prevalent these days, especially when it comes to fairytales. What I find a little less often is retellings of classic literature amongst new children’s books. Recently, however, I found a retelling of the classic Robin Hood … Continue reading
24 Hours in Nowhere
Middle grade reads always surprise me with their ability to be both humorous and also touching, discussing deeper topics through the lens of harmless adventures. 24 Hours in Nowhere manages to entertain as well as touch the deeper parts of … Continue reading
Grenade
If you’re looking for a more serious middle grade take on war that deals with the issue of death, life, and violence, I’d recommend Grenade. This WWII read is excellent. The Story: Hideki is not a boy anymore. Sure, he may … Continue reading
Winnie’s Great War
If you’re a fan of A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh or just enjoy a good historical yarn, chances are you’ll enjoy the new book Winnie’s Great War. This charming read, based on a true story, is a sure to entertain. The … Continue reading
Lulu the Broadway Mouse
If you’re something of a secret musical geek like me or just a plain diva, you might want to check out this new book by Broadway sweetheart Jenna Gavigan. The Story: Lulu loves working at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, where her … Continue reading
Whatshisface
Gordan Korman is a well-known author for his books that cover a range of genres and subjects and one of his latest, Whatshisface is yet another example of his talent and dexterity. The Story: Cooper Vega knows what it’s like … Continue reading
