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Wonder
Wonder written by R. J. Palacio is a beautifully written novel for middle school readers about being different – something almost everyone can relate to on some level. The main character is a 5th grade boy named August Pullman who was born with severe facial deformities that prevented him from going to school…
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The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale
The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale is written by Carmen Agra Deedy, the author of The Library Dragon, and Martina, The Beautiful Cockroach, and 14 Cows for America, among many others and Randall Wright. I was hesitant to pick this book up because I’m not really one for…
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Beastly
I have to begin this post by stating that I am mildly obsessed with all things Beauty and the Beast. I absolutely love the Disney movie, so much so that my boyfriend finally got it for me on Blu-Ray. Belle is my favorite Disney princess of all time – I…
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May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor…
Like so many people, I went to see The Hunger Games movie last night. And I’m still trying to decide how I felt about it. I want to tell you know, this may include some spoilers, so this is your warning. I mean, as far as movies based on books go,…
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Found
I finally got around to reading the first book in The Missing series – Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. I definitely need to read the second one – I couldn’t put it down! Granted, I really enjoy Haddix’s writing. Her books are fast-paced with interesting plot lines and characters. In…
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Skippyjon Jones Party
If you have never heard of Skippyjon Jones, I beg you, please run to your nearest bookstore or library and pick up a copy. Skippyjon Jones is a rambunctious Siamese kitten who, with the help of his closet and his imagination becomes El Skippito, the great Mexican sword fighter and…
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The Reading Promise
I cannot say enough about the book The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared by Alice Ozma. Let me start by giving you a little bit of the background, Alice Ozma was named for two very famous literary characters – Alice from Alice in Wonderland and Ozma…
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The Puzzling World of Winston Breen
The Puzzling World of Winston Breen written by Eric Berlin was an exciting, and interactive mystery that reached far above my expectations. Winston Breen is a twelve-year-old puzzle maniac – he loves all kinds of puzzles! When his sister finds a puzzle in the birthday gift she receives from Winston,…
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Wake
Wake written by Lisa McMann is the first book in the Wake trilogy. A quick read, the book sucks you right from the beginning. Janie, a 17-year old, gets sucked into other people’s dreams, which makes life truly difficult when you’re still in high school with peers sleeping through class, study hall,…
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Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder
If you’re looking for an absolutely silly and adventurous book especially for kids who like a little potty humor, then Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder by Jo Nesbo is the perfect pick! I’d like to just say that I felt a little funny reading this one at the gym, but it’s an easy read…