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Author Archives: Katy K.
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Protecting the Gift
We were talking in my mother’s group about what to teach our children about strangers. We want our kids to be safe, we said, but we also don’t want them walking around scared of everybody. How do you make friends … Continue reading
Mouse Guard
Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 by David Petersen A small mouse in a flowing cape raises his sword defiantly against the snake looming over him. It was this image that convinced to buy the book. In this world, mice have settlements, … Continue reading
Speaking of Faith
So here’s me, a Christian uncomfortable with Christianity, other Christians and most especially books published for Christians. When my mother gave me this book to read, I started it dutifully but didn’t necessarily expect to enjoy or finish it. Happily, … Continue reading
Nice to Come Home To
Nice to Come Home To by Rebecca Flowers Prudence Whistler has always been just that – prudent. She’s always had a written plan for her life, and followed it to the letter. At 36, though, her plan is crashing down … Continue reading
The Pirate Meets the Queen
I’m working on a longer bibliography of pirate picture books for work. Here’s a start. The Pirate Meets the Queen by Matt Faulkner. This exciting tale tells embroiders what is known of real-life Irish pirate Granny O’Malley (short for Granuaile … Continue reading
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I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You
I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You by Ally Carter. Narrated by Renee Raudman Hooray for fluffy teen chick lit mixed with adventure! Fifteen-year-old Cammie Morgan goes to the Gallagher Academy in Virginia. It … Continue reading
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Charm School
Charm School Book 1: Magical Witch Girl Bunny by Elizabeth Watasin This is something I bought for my adult graphic novel collection, but am now regretfully giving to the teen section. Anyway, this is a fun and fluffy fantasy romance. … Continue reading
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