Author Archives: Brian
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Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Posted on April 30, 2013 by Brian in Science FictionIn a world where the government regulates the number of children per family Luke, an illegal third child, constantly finds himself in danger because of his very existence. All he has ever known is how to hide, and how to run. And until this point hiding,on a secluded farm, has been easy. But when the [...]
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The Wizard the Ugly and the Book of Shame by Pablo Bernasconi
Posted on March 27, 2013 by Brian in Fantasy, Picture BooksThis book tells the story of a wizard who can grant the innermost wish of anyone, but when his assistant, Chancery, attempts to make himself beautiful everything is turned upside down. Leitmeritz’s book of spells, no longer working properly, casts spells that are silly and fun to imagine. After several awry spells Leitmeritz vows to [...]
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Snow, Snow by Jane Yolen
Posted on February 27, 2013 by Brian in Picture Books, PoetryWith all of the recent winter weather, why not read a book of poems about snow? This picture book features wonderful photographs by Jason Stemple and clever poems by Jane Yolen. Poems include such topics as footprints in the snow, snow on the trees, and snow in the mountains? Recommended by Brian
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The Ghost of Fossil Glen by Cynthia DeFelice
Posted on January 27, 2013 by Brian in My Favorite, Mysteries, William Allen WhiteAllie Nichols is a typical 6th grader accept for the fact that she’s being pursued by a ghost. But her friend Karen calls her a liar and doesn’t want to hear “stuff like that.” It is Allie’s old pal Dub who listens eagerly as Allie tells him about a voice that guides her safely down [...]
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