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Hex Hall

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Katy K.

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins. Sophie Mercer, age 16, is a witch. She’s lived all her life with her normal mother and never met her father, the warlock who passed on his powers. Like all Prodigium, Sophie’s had her powers … Continue reading →

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Fairest of All

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Katy K.

Whatever After: Fairest of All by Sarah Mlynowski. In this light modern fantasy, practical Abby and her trouble-prone younger brother (ages 10 and 7, respectively) move to a new town. In the spooky basement of their new house, they find … Continue reading →

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The Coming of the Dragon

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Katy K.

I’m sure I heard about this book when it first came out, but somehow, my library didn’t buy it (I’ve since requested that we do so) and we can’t interloan new books… so I forgot about it, until, once again, … Continue reading →

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How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Katy K.

There have been a couple of books about parenting in other cultures recently that I just haven’t wanted to read. Just from the descriptions, I could tell both that the basic premise is “Americans are parenting wrong” (as if an … Continue reading →

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Roots of Empathy

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Katy K.

My good friend Dr. M. is on a Quest to get this book better known, specifically to get enough grassroots support behind it that the program it describes can be expanded to the Ann Arbor area. Roots of Empathy by … Continue reading →

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Hannukah for Wee Ones

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Katy K.

My favorite Hanukkah book for years has been Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. I’ll happily pull it out and read it to whoever wants to listen every year. As I noted in my review, though, it’s really too wordy for … Continue reading →

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Snow Party

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Katy K.

Snow Party by Harriet Ziefert. Illustrated by Mark Jones For those people who are looking (even if only sometimes) for a celebratory winter book that is not a Christmas or even a Hanukkah book to share with children, I humbly … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Light

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Katy K.

The Return of the Light by Carolyn McVickar Edwards I’m a little late writing this book up, as the winter solstice has now been and gone. However, here is a nice little collection of folk tales from around the world … Continue reading →

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Soon I Will Be Invincible

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Katy K.

Soon I Will Be Invincible by Austin Grossman Comic geeks, take note! This genuine no-pictures novel puts a fun and realistic spin on the world of superheroes and supervillains. Our antihero is Dr. Invincible, pondering on what separates villains from … Continue reading →

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Favorite Holiday Books

Posted on December 20, 2006 by Katy K.

A few favorite holiday books (mostly for children): The Nativity with pictures by Julie Vivas I first discovered this book in library school. Julie Vivas is an Australian illustrator who does beautifully expressive watercolors. Her Nativity is a long way … Continue reading →

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