Author Archives: Jenn

Announcing: The Winner of Come Sunday by Isla Morley

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Jenn

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

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Giveaway: Spaceheadz by Jon Sciezka

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jenn

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

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Jenn

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?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Jenn

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

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Jenn

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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Review: The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Jenn

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; First Edition edition (January 5, 2010) ISBN-10: 0547229895 Source: Library copy   Ruth Galloway, archeologist, lives in a remote area near Norfolk called Saltmarsh.  She has experience recovering ancient relics & remains of … Continue reading →

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Review: Bad Marie by Marcy Dermansky

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Harper Perennial; 1 edition (June 22, 2010) ISBN-10: 0061914711 Source: Publisher Marie spent six years in jail, charged with aiding and abetting after her boyfriend robbed a bank, killing one individual. She was convicted on the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jenn

  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 … Continue reading →

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Review: The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove by Susan Gregg Gilmore

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Jenn

Hardcover: 272 pages Publisher: Crown (August 17, 2010) ISBN-10: 0307395030 Source: Publisher   In 1960’s Nashville, Bezellia Grove is the oldest daughter in a prominent family.  Her father is a doctor who would rather spend time with his patients than … Continue reading →

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Belated Announcement of Winners!

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Jenn

Yikes! I just realized I forgot to announce a few winners from giveaways I’ve hosted in the past few weeks! Without further ado…the winner of FOR THE KING by Catherine Delors is: And the winners of INFINITE DAYS  by Rebecca … Continue reading →

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