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The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger copyright 2010

Sixth grade boys are weird, but none so strange as Dwight. His neighbor, Sarah, has observed him dig large holes…

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How to Ride a Dragon’s Storm by Cressida Cowell copyright 2010

When it comes to most middle grade series, I’m out of the loop. So it was a pleasant surprise to…

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The Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Dan Hanna

When I lived in California, I was privileged to attend a variety of great workshops through SCBWI, the Society for…

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My Heart Is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall, copyright 2009

One of my favorite recent picture books is My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall. The premise is…

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The Secret World of Walter Anderson, by Hester Bass, Illustrated by E.B. Lewis copyright 2009

On Thursday, author Hester Bass came to town to promote her award-winning book The Secret World of Walter Anderson. I…

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More Books at Home = More Years Spent in School

In a recent Washington Post article, it appears researchers have found if children have more books in their homes, they’re…

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Flipped Hits the Big Screen!

I used to live near San Luis Obispo, hometown of children’s author Wendelin Van Draanen . In this article from…

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Molly Moon series by Georgia Byng

One of the books I’m reviewing this month for Children’s Literature is Molly Moon and the Morphing Mystery released in…

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Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist: Flight of the Phoenix, by R. L. LaFevers, illustrated by Kelly Murphy copyright 2009

I’ve found a new series to love: the Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist books by R. L. LaFevers. Thanks to my friend…

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Day 3: A New Home for Little Fox by Janet Bingham, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw

I cannot keep all of the books I review. Many people in the world of reviewing simply sell the books…

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