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My unexpected summer hiatus.

I can’t believe I haven’t recommended anything since May. Crazy, but true. The books I’ve been reviewing for Children’s Literature…

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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver, copyright 2007

Barbara Kingsolver pens the narrative, an engaging, month-by-month look at their garden — from the first asparagus to the last…

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Punished! by David Lubar, copyright 2006

“I ran into Dad as I was coming out of my room. ‘Hey, Logan,’ he said, ‘don’t forget we have…

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Babymouse, Queen of the World! by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm copyright 2005

So I didn’t adore Jennifer Holm’s recent Newbery Honor book Penny from Heaven. But I did read on the dust…

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Someday by Alison McGhee, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds copyright 2007

When an author manages to convey a mother’s love for her child without getting trapped in a pit of sickly…

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Donuthead by Sue Stauffacher, copyright 2003

My name, if you must know, is Franklin Delano Donuthead. Try saying that in a room full of fifth graders…

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Rules by Cynthia Lord copyright 2006

Mom says I have to deal with what is and not to get my hopes up, but how else can…

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The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper, Illustrated by Gabi Swiatowska, copyright 2007

I debated about recommending this book. Not because I have an issue with the golden rule. I have an issue…

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The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages copyright 2006

Dewey reaches into the top of her sock and pulls out the little card. She scoots over on the seat…

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That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell, Illustrations by Neal Layton, copyright 2007

This is a review I wrote for Children’s Literature. I was surprised to see it promoted heavily in the Publisher’s…

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