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Category Archives: Kid-Lit/Middle Grade
Review: Harry Potter-Film Wizardry by Brian Sibley
Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Collins Design (October 19, 2010) ISBN-10: 0061997811 Source: Publisher Looking for the perfect book for a Harry Potter fan? Harry Potter Film Wizardry is without a doubt the perfect gift! Get a glimpse inside the world … Continue reading
Review: Santa’s Eleven Months Off by Mike Reiss
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (September 1, 2007) ISBN-10: 1561454214 Source: Publisher What does Santa do the other 11 months he’s not working? He goes to Hollywood, sumo wrestles in Japan, attends the Summer … Continue reading
Review & Giveaway: Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (September 1, 2009) ISBN-10: 1561454931 Source: Publisher Where do animals go in the winter? Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart, illustrated by Constance Bergum describes the hidden world of animals … Continue reading
Posted in Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Peachtree Publishers, Review
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Review: Lost in the Wild, a Choose Your Path Book by Ryan Jacobson
Reading level: Ages 9-12 Perfect Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: Adventure Publications (September 22, 2008) ISBN-10: 1591930901 Source: Winsome Media You and your family are on a camping trip, one that is meant to be relaxing and fun. However, when … Continue reading
Posted in 8-12 years of age, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review
Tagged adventure, camping, choose your own adventure
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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
The Familiars Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
I’m super excited to be participating in The Familiars Halloween blog tour! Today’s post includes a special tour of haunted Hollywood by Andrew Jacobson, one of the co-authors of THE FAMILIARS! My review will post tomorrow, but I wanted to kick … Continue reading
Posted in Fright Fest, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade
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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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