Category Archives: Review

Review: Leaving Before It’s Over by Jean Reynolds Page

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Avon A (August 10, 2010) ISBN-10: 0061876925 Source: Publisher Roy Vines and his wife Rosalind, like the rest of the residents of the rural North Carolina town in which they lived, have hit upon rough times. … Continue reading →

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Review: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jenn

Mass Market Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Dell; Reprint edition (August 26, 2008) ISBN-10: 0440240999 Source: Publisher In the second of Moning’s Mackayla Lane series, Mackayla (Mac) is settling down into her new life in Dublin. She now works for Barron’s … Continue reading →

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Review:The Disappearance by Bentley Little

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Signet (September 7, 2010) ISBN-10: 0451231031 Source: Publisher A group of UCLA students make the long drive to Nevada to attend the Burning Man celebration.  They let loose and enjoy the party atmosphere around them.  One … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Jenn

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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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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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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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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Review: Come Sunday by Isla Morley

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Picador; 1 edition (August 3, 2010) ISBN-10: 0312429770 Source: Publisher Abbigail (Abbe) Deighton lives with her husband, Greg, and three-year-old daughter Cloe in Hawaii.  Greg, a minister,  is a caring, loving, husband.  Cleo is your typical … Continue reading →

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Review: Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten? by Audrey Vernick

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Balzer & Bray; 1 edition (June 22, 2010) ISBN-10: 006176275X Source: Personal copy Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten is an charming and adorable book about preparing your child (or buffalo!) for … Continue reading →

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