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Lost in a Book
This week’s review is on a Beauty and the Beast stand-alone novel that takes place within the timeline of Disney’s live-action film. Clever Belle. Beautiful Belle. Funny Belle, trapped in a palace with a monster. After saving her father from imprisonment … Continue reading
A Wrinkle in Time
To celebrate the premiere of the film this weekend, I decided to revisit an old classic with A Wrinkle in Time. “Wild nights are my glory,” beamed Mrs. Whatsit. So begins A Wrinkle in Time, with the storm that sweeps a rather … Continue reading
100 Dresses
I frankly can’t believe I haven’t reviewed this series before. Susan Maupin Schmid wrote a marvelous debut novel and has continued with a sequel that I love just as much. The 100 Dresses series follows the adventures of Darling Dimple … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 Dresses, book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fairy tale, children's fiction story, fantasy, Ghost of a Chance, Girls, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, If the Magic Fits, literature, reading, Susan Maupin Schmid
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Missy Piggle-Wiggle Returns
Dear Missy, I’m afraid this is yet another letter written in haste, as I believe I’m closing in on my husband the rest of the pirates….Can you stay on a bit longer? Have you needed to search for the silver key yet? … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, family stuff, fantasy, home school, home schooling, homeschool, Homeschooling, literature, Missy Piggle-Wiggle, Missy Piggle-Wiggle and the Won't-Walk-the-Dog-Cure, reading
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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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A Fairy’s Friend
There are fairies in the sky, All around you, fairies fly. Flit and flutter, tumble, twirl, When the wind blows, fairies swirl… So begins this entrancing children’s book by fabulous author Sue Fliess and illustrator Claire Keane. If you’ve ever … Continue reading
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Tagged A Fairy's Friend, book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's art books, Children's fantasy, children's picture books, Christy Ottaviano Books, Claire Keane, fairies, fantasy, Henry Holt, Henry Holt and Company, Henry Holt and Company LLC., literature, picture books, reading, Sue Fliess
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Harry Potter
Now that I’ve finished the series, I’m here to give you my official opinion: Wow. That’s all for today folks! Bye…..Didn’t fool you? Ok, alright, fine. My real review is this: It was colorful and magical. The characters were rich … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, book series, books, children's books, Children's fantasy, children's fiction story, fantasy, Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling
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The Menagerie: Krakens and Lies
WARNING – You probably would want to read the first two books, The Menagerie and The Menagerie: Dragon Trial before you read this book. Tui T. Sutherland and Kari Sutherland bring you the conclusion to their stunning series The Menagerie. Read … Continue reading
