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The Hidden Gallery (The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place #2) by Maryrose Wood
By Betsy Farquhar |
Miss Penelope Lumley and her three young charges are off to London in this humorous, satisfying follow-up to the first in the series. The Hidden ...
Read More Book Bits (June 3, 2016)
By Betsy Farquhar |
Read on for interesting book-related news from around the web.... Boston Globe-Hornbook Award Announced Yesterday! We've reviewed a few of them here and for World Magazine: Goodbye, ...
Read More Frank Einstein and the Anti-Matter Motor by Jon Schieszka
By Janie Cheaney |
Though not to be taken at all seriously, this wacky series by Jon Schieszka threads some real science into its far-out storylines. Frank Einstein and ...
Read More The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett and Jory John
By Janie Cheaney |
A fifth-grade prankster meets his match, joining forces with his rival to pull off the greatest fifth-grade prank of all time. The Terrible Two by ...
Read More McBroom series by Sid Fleischman
By Megan Saben |
This post is part of our "Summer of Great Family Reads" series. Don't miss the initial post full of more excellent recommendations! McBroom’s Wonderful One-Acre ...
Read More The Summer of Great Family Reads
By Betsy Farquhar |
For Everything, There is a Season There are patterns in Scripture of both the Lord and his people resting from their labors. Summer is such ...
Read More The Pirate Jamboree
By Betsy Farquhar |
The Pirate Jamboree by Mark Teague. Orchard Books, 2013. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8Recommended for: Ages 0-8 Bottom Line: The neighborhood kids are ...
Read More Captain Jack and the Pirates by Peter Bentley and Helen Oxenbury
By Betsy Farquhar |
Captain Jack and the Pirates by Peter Bentley and Helen Oxenbury. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2016. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture books, ages 4-8Recommended ...
Read More Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key
By Janie Cheaney |
In a fast, thrilling read, a 13-year-old boy must display courage, ingenuity, and persistence in extremely dangerous circumstances. Terror at Bottle Creek by Watt Key. ...
Read More Soar by Joan Bauer
By Janie Cheaney |
In this cozy sports story, Jeremiah has learned through difficulty, but may not be able to pass the lessons on to his teammates. Soar by ...
Read More Charley Harper’s Book of Colors by Zoe Burke and Charley Harper
By Megan Saben |
Charley Harper’s Book of Colors by Zoe Burke, illustrated by Charley Harper. Pomegranate Kids, 2015. 24 pages. Reading Level: Board books Recommended for: Ages 0-4 ...
Read More Sunny Side Up by Jennifer Holm
By Janie Cheaney |
In this graphic novel with a bittersweet twist, Sunny's disappointing “vacation” in her grandfather’s retirement community conceals some family secrets. Sunny Side Up by Jennifer ...
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