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August 16, 2018

Boy Bites Bug by Rebecca Petruck

In Boy Bites Bug, a single incident develops into a school-wide situation and an insightful look at fading friendship. ...

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August 16, 2018

Back to School with Babymouse and Og the Frog

Two back-to-school series for different ages tickle the funny bone, satirize social conventions, and even stimulate sympathy for others. ...

by Janie
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August 14, 2018

Code Word Courage by Kirby Larson

Code Word Courage highlights the important contribution of the Navajo Code Talkers during WWII as Billie and her dog...

by Betsy
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August 13, 2018

Al Capone Throws Me a Curve by Gennifer Choldenko

The latest installment in the “Tales from Alcatraz” series deals with mature themes in a sympathetic, engaging way.  Ages...

by Janie
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August 10, 2018

The Language of Spells by Garret Weyr

Pensive and quiet, The Language of Spells casts its own spell for thoughtful readers—who like dragons.  Ages 10-15 The...

by Janie
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August 10, 2018

The Legend of Greg by Chris Rylander

A humorous and action-packed take on the updated-legend genre (a la Percy Jackson) also offers interesting characters and conflict...

by Janie
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August 8, 2018

Picture Book Round-Up: Back to School Picture Books!

Back-to-School time means new pencils, new lunchboxes, new classrooms (or a new look for the dining room table!), and…...

by Betsy
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August 7, 2018

Up & Down by Don Brown

Graphic novelist Don Brown offers a fascinating picture book about early hydrogen ballooning.  Ages 5-10 Up & Down: The...

by Janie
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August 7, 2018

Pass Go and Collect $200 by Tanya Lee Stone

Pass Go and Collect $200 is fun, relatable social history for Monopoly fans and anyone who ever had a...

by Janie
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August 6, 2018

Book Party Idea: Swallows and Amazons Forever!

I’m always on the alert for good book party possibilities; we throw one about once a quarter. This past...

by Betsy
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August 3, 2018

House of Dreams: the Life of L.M. Montgomery by Liz Rosenberg

L.M. Montgomery’s life was overshadowed by sadness, but this biography shows how she was able to give the world...

by Janie
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July 31, 2018

Sid Fleischman Biographies

Near the end of his prolific career, Newbery medalist Sid Fleischman published remarkable biographies of three remarkable men. Samuel...

by Janie
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