Tag Archives: children’s

The House of the Scorpion and The Lord of Opium by Nancy Farmer
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Posted on March 29, 2014 by

I first read The House of the Scorpion seven or eight years ago when my oldest was in elementary school. He decided, based on the cover and blurb, that this book looked like it would be his “most favorite book … Continue reading →

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A Little Princess – Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Posted on February 13, 2014 by

First of all, I feel like I should say straight out that I really, really enjoyed this book. Remember that when you read the whining and complaining that will follow. It’s just what I do, I guess. This is such … Continue reading →

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
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Posted on October 6, 2012 by

I’m going to try not to say too much about The One and Only Ivan because I’m anticipating another fabulous Guest Dork post about this one soon. But I do have to say, I really liked it. It’s weird, you know? … Continue reading →

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Owly Volume I: The Way Home and The Bittersweet Summer
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Posted on September 23, 2012 by

I haven’t reviewed (or read) a graphic novel in a while, so here goes… I bought Owly: Volume 1 for my ten-year-old son who loves comics. I try not to be picky about what he reads because any reading is reading, and … Continue reading →

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Coraline by Neil Gaiman (2002)
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Posted on January 18, 2012 by

So, this weird little novella revolves around Coraline (why the heck is that not Caroline, btw?) who notices there is something weird going on across from her apartment through a tiny door and corridor. But the tiny door is bricked up, … Continue reading →

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A Tale Dark and Grimm – Adam Gidwitz (2010)
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Posted on October 15, 2011 by

Another fairy tale remake! This book claims to tell “the real story” of Hansel and Gretel. It starts with Faithful Johannes (supposedly about Hansel and Gretel’s parents), then uses that as motivation for why Hansel and Gretel ended up eating … Continue reading →

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