Author Archives: Katy K.

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About Katy K.

I'm a librarian and book worm who believes that children and adults deserve great books to read.

The Time-Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Katy K.

Thank you all for your expressions of sympathy. It helps, as much as anything can. And now returning to our regularly scheduled programming… The Time-Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer The title might say most of it – … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2010 by Katy K.

At 26 years, my mother had me I got married My brother died. It feels as if I have been transported to an alien planet where the gravity is several times stronger and the air much thinner.

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Maisie Dobbs

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Katy K.

Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear Maisie Dobbs is both the main character and the first book in a mystery series set in post-World War I England. It’s one of those that looked attractive when I first read the reviews several … Continue reading →

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Except the Queen

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Katy K.

Except the Queen by Jane Yolen and Midori SnyderThe first thing I noticed about this book when I opened it up was Jane Yolen’s dedication, which I will reproduce here in it entirety. This, my friends, is a recommendation list … Continue reading →

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Guide to Pirate Parenting

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Katy K.

This book was a thoughtful and very timely gift. Guide to Pirate Parenting by Tim Bete Are your relatives telling you that you are too soft on your kids? Do you want your children to be bringing in income to … Continue reading →

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Under the Jolly Roger

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Katy K.

Under the Jolly Roger by L.A. Meyer. Read by Katherine Kellgren Several years ago, I read the first book in this series, Bloody Jack, a rip-roaring tale of adventure on the high seas, as Mary “Jacky” Faber, street orphan, disguises … Continue reading →

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The Giant and the Beanstalk

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Katy K.

The Giant and the Beanstalk by Diane Stanley Otto is a gentle giant who, most improperly, chooses a sweet little hen for his pet instead of a fierce dragon. When Jack steals it, Otto chases him down the beanstalk to … Continue reading →

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Dogzilla

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Katy K.

Dogzilla by Dav Pilkey Really, the title says it all, but for the sake of my own memory, I’ll write this down. Since LB is still interested in giant monsters, my love found this book. It’s made to look like … Continue reading →

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The Princess and the Bear

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Katy K.

The Princess and the Bear by Mette Ivie Harrison Here’s one I grabbed randomly off the teen new book shelf, rather than finding through reviews or from being previously familiar with the author. It turns out to be a second … Continue reading →

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Lucia and the Light

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Katy K.

It might be verging on the wrong time of year for this, but I want to remember it for next year. Lucia is mostly remembered in America when it comes time for students to do their reports on Christmas in … Continue reading →

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