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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for THE MONSTER RETURNS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 31, 2012
by Peter McCarty, illustrated by Peter McCarty

"It might lack the mild menace of its predecessor, but it satisfies in its supply of companionship all around. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Jeremy hatches a plan to cope with his monster's unexpected return. Read full book review >
Cover art for ODDFELLOW'S ORPHANAGE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 24, 2012

"An uneven effort; still, youngsters not ready for Harry Potter will find comfort here. (Fantasy. 7-10) "
An undeniably charming story about the characters, albeit one-dimensional, who form a family at Oddfellow's Orphanage. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE BOOK OF WONDERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 17, 2012

"A sprightly, accessible series opener recommended for those ready for a change of venue from standard-issue, middle-grade fantasy. (Fantasy. 8-12)"
Dipping into the deep plot well of Middle Eastern fairy and folk tales, this buoyant debut offers a fresh plot, brisk pacing and engaging characters. Read full book review >
Cover art for MASON DIXON:  BASKETBALL DISASTERS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 12, 2012
by Claudia Mills, illustrated by Guy Francis

"Altogether, this is an amusing if undemanding account of the typical fourth-grade problems the athletically ungifted face as they make their way through school. (Fiction. 8-11)"
Fourth grader Mason Dixon, in his third series outing, earnestly stumbles from one potential disaster to another, many involving his total basketball ineptitude. Read full book review >
Cover art for MY HEART WILL NOT SIT DOWN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 10, 2012
by Mara Rockliff, illustrated by Ann Tanksley

"The human capacity to reach out to those who suffer is lovingly and inspiringly rendered. (Picture book. 4-8)"
A moment of communal compassion is remembered in this fictionalized retelling of a too-little-known tale. Read full book review >
Cover art for MAUDIE AND BEAR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 5, 2012
by Jan Ormerod, illustrated by Freya Blackwood

"There's fascinating aesthetic composition here, if the relationship doesn't distract. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Picture books are full of odd-couple friendships, plenty of which feature a bear; this example stands out in splendid composition and an unsettling dynamic. Read full book review >
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