Monthly Archives: September 2010

Kicking Off Book Blogger Appreciation Week!

It’s here! It’s here! The week we’ve all been waiting for, Book Blogger Appreciation Week!  This will be my second year officially participating in BBAW, a week in which we all celebrate book blogs.   The amazing folks on the … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading

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R.I.P. V Challenge!

Ok, you all know by now that fall is my favorite time of year. Cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween, and Carl’s R.I.P. Challenge! What is the R.I.P. Challenge, you may ask? Here’s a brief description, taken from Carl’s blog, … Continue reading

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Giveaway: Guardians of Ga’hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky

Yesterday, I reviewed Guardians of Ga’hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky.  Today, I’m happy to announce a pretty exciting giveaway! Two winners will receive the following: A copy of Guardians of Ga’hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky A copy the … Continue reading

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Review: Guardians of Ga’hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (August 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 0545253063 Source: Big Honcho Media Soren is a young barn owl who lives with his family in the kingdom of Tyto experiencing the typical barn owl … Continue reading

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Announcing: The Winner of Come Sunday by Isla Morley

Thanks to all who entered! Amy-your mailing address has been provided to the publisher!

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Giveaway: Spaceheadz by Jon Sciezka

Earlier today, my oldest son, John, reviewed  Spaceheadz by Jon Sciezka, a humorous, witty book guaranteed to appeal middle grade children. Thanks to the publisher, I have two copies of SPACEHEADZ to give away! Winners will also receive an exclusive … Continue reading

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Review: Spaceheadz by Jon Scieszka

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing (June 22, 2010) ISBN-10: 1416979514 Source: Publisher Michael K.  just started 5th grade in a brand new school in a brand new town.  If that’s not bad … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading

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A Month in Review: August 2010

August was a pretty phenomenal month for me, book-wise. Books Reviewed Bad Marie by Marcy Dermansky The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove by Susan Gregg Gilmore Come Sunday by Isla Morley Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick … Continue reading

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