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Where Does the Magic Come From?
By Janie Cheaney |
In 2008, a middle-grade novel called Savvy swept numerous awards lists and was anointed with the silver medallion of Newbery runner-up. The first-time author, Ingrid ...
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New Shoes by Susan Lynn Meyer, illustrated by Eric Velasquez
By Betsy Farquhar |
New Shoes by Susan Lynn Meyer, illustrated by Eric Velasquez. Holiday House, 2015. 40 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 Recommended for: Ages 4-8 ...
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Swing Sisters by Karen Deans, illustrated by Joe Cepeda
By Betsy Farquhar |
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm by Karen Deans, illustrated by Joe Cepeda. Holiday House, 2015. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages ...
Read More Lucky Strike by Bobby Pyron
By Janie Cheaney |
Lucky Strike by Bobby Pyron. Scholastic (Arthur Levine), 2015. 263 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: A “lucky” ...
Read More A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
By Janie Cheaney |
A Snicker of Magic,by Natalie Lloyd. Scholastic, 2014, 311 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 8-12 Bottom Line: A Snicker of ...
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*The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton adapted by Nancy Carpentier Brown
By Betsy Farquhar |
*The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton adapted by Nancy Carpentier Brown, illustrated by Ted Schluenderfritz. Hillside Education, 2007. 147 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-12 ...
Read More A Download: Kids’ Guide to Pilgrim’s Progress
By emily |
It's finally here! The edited, downloadable version of our read-along of Pilgrim's Progress for families. Last fall, Janie and I took the journey with Christian ...
Read More Crinkle, Crackle, Crack: It’s Spring! by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by John Shelley
By Megan Saben |
Crinkle, Crackle, Crack: It’s Spring! by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by John Shelley. Holiday House, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 4-8 A ...
Read More *Bible Review: ESV Following Jesus Bible
By Janie Cheaney |
*ESV Following Jesus Bible. Crossway, 2015. 1401 pages Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 10-12 Recommended for: ages 10-14 Bottom Line: The features of Following Jesus ...
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Ah! by Geraldine Collet, illustrated by Estelle Billon Spagnol
By Betsy Farquhar |
Ah! by Géraldine Collet, illustrated by Estelle Billon Spagnol. Holiday House, 2015. 32 pages. Reading Level: Picture Books, ages 0-4 (plus older readers—see review) Recommended for: ...
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*Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door by Hilary McKay
By Betsy Farquhar |
*Lulu and the Rabbit Next Door by Hilary McKay, illustrated by Priscilla Lamont. Albert Whitman and Co., 2014. 91 pages. Reading Level: Chapter Books, ages 4-8 ...
Read More The Only Game by Mike Lupica
By Janie Cheaney |
The Only Game by Mike Lupica (Home Team series, #1). Simon & Shuster, 2015. 321 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages 8-10 Recommended for: ages ...
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