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Category Archives: 8-12 years of age
Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Adventures of Ook and Gluk by Dav Pilkey
Ook & Gluk are two cavemen who live in a town called Caveland, OH. It is the year 500,0001 BC. They are normal boys who get in trouble, especially with Big Chief Goppernopper. One day, an evil corporation lead by … Continue reading
Review: The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein & Andrew Jacobson
Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 368 pages Publisher: HarperCollins; 1st edition (September 7, 2010) ISBN-10: 0061961086 Source: Publisher Aldwyn is a rough & tough alley cat on the run from a bounty hunter. He’s able to sneak into a shop … Continue reading
Guest Review: Spell of the Screaming Joker by R.L.Stine
I am beyond excited to welcome a special guest blogger to Jenn’s Bookshelves: The Girl, daughter of Anna, Diary of an Eccentric! Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Aladdin (May 1, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0671001922 Publisher’s summary: … Continue reading
Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Fright Fest, Review
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Review: Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn
Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Sandpiper; Reissue edition (April 21, 2008) ISBN-10: 0547028644 Source: Personal copy When twelve-year-old Molly and her brother, Michael, are forced to move out to the country with their mother, step-father, & step-sister, … Continue reading
Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Fright Fest, Horror, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review
Tagged ghost story, Halloween, middle grade
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Halloween Picks for Children from Stiletto Storytime!
Today I’m excited to welcome Courtney from Stiletto Storytime to guest post today. Courtney is a twenty something children’s librarian who loves reading justin about anything and anything she can get her hands on. Courtney has recommended a whole host … Continue reading
Posted in 8-12 years of age, Fright Fest, Horror, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review
Tagged books, bunnicula, Halloween, middle grade
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Review: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
In honor of Banned Books Week, I decided to post this review of Scary Stories 3 earlier than I had planned. Why, you may ask? Well, this series of books is on the list of most frequently challenged books between … Continue reading
Posted in 8-12 years of age, Fright Fest, Review
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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
Mini Review: The Brain Full of Holes by Martin Chatterton
Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (March 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 156145527X Source: Publisher In Chatterton’s second book featuring Theophilus Nero Hercule Sherlock Wimsey Father Brown Marlowe Spade Christie Edgar Allen Brain (aka The Brain) and his … Continue reading
Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review
Tagged Martin Chatterton, middle grade
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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventure
Today John and I are reviewing Alison Dare, Little Miss Adventures, written by J. Torres, illustrated by J. Bone. Alison Dare is a twelve-year-old girl, daughter of the famous archaeologist Dr. Alice Dare and the superhero the Blue Scarab. Alison … Continue reading
