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Author Archives: Katy K.
Uglies
Uglies by Scott Westerfield. Narrated by Carine Montbertrand. If you pay any attention to teen books, you’ll have heard of this one – it’s been on the bestseller lists and on prominent display in the bookstores for the past couple … Continue reading
Dragonhaven
Dragonhaven by Robin McKinley McKinley, award-winning author of Beauty and The Hero and the Crown, among others, is back. This is the first book of hers I’ve read with a male protagonist, but, if you’re a fan, don’t let that … Continue reading
Protected: Dear Santa
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Protected: Cutenesses
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Protected: Birthdays and Possibilities
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Fairy Moon
Fairy Moon: Songs of the Ring by Maria Sangiolo A lot of my children’s music reviews seem to include, “If you are tired of voice and solo guitar…” This gentle, unplugged recording charmed me. Sangiolo’s songs of shoe-making gnomes under … Continue reading
Siblings Without Rivalry
A friend with two kids recommended that I read sibling books before I needed them, as I wouldn’t have time afterwards. I’d heard this was good and had been recommending it, so I thought I should actually read it. Siblings … Continue reading
Siblings Without Rivalry
A friend with two kids recommended that I read sibling books before I needed them, as I wouldn’t have time afterwards. I’d heard this was good and had been recommending it, so I thought I should actually read it. Siblings … Continue reading
How I Live Now
Here’s one that I started in my Dear Reader emails and then finished. The book was not at all what it seemed like it would be after reading the first 20 pages. How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff. Narrated … Continue reading
Nourishing Traditions
This one comes recommended by my doctor. Complicated enough to think about that I’ve been putting off this review for weeks. But, finally, here it is. Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon Our modern diets, both the typical bad American diet … Continue reading
