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The Adventurers Guild

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Katy K.

The Adventurers Guild by Zack Loran Clark and Nick Eliopulos. Disney Hyperion, 2017. Zed is a servant’s son, half-elf in a city where that’s a much bigger deal than his fawn-colored skin.  His best friend is Brock, a wealthy merchant’s … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tuesday: Top 10 Books I Hope Santa Brings Me

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Katy K.

It’s been… about 6 months since I last did a Top 10 Tuesday (hosted by the dedicated folks at the Broke and the Bookish.)  Oops.  But I ran across Chachic’s, and now I am distracted from all the books I still … Continue reading →

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The Glass Town Game by Catherynne M. Valente

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Katy K.

Catherynne M. Valente, author of thought-provoking fantasy for children and adults, takes the authors of classic literature for adults – the Bronte siblings – and turns them into characters in a book for children.  Can she pull it off? The … Continue reading →

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The Lost Property Office by James R. Hannibal

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Katy K.

The Lost Property Office. Section 13 Book 1 by James R. Hannibal. Simon and Schuster, 2017.  Jack Buckles and his mother and little sister Sadie have flown from America to London to search for his missing father.  When impulsive Sadie … Continue reading →

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The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Katy K.

What does happen to a witch once she’s done with school? The Apprentice Witch by James Nicol. Read by Elizabeth Knowelden. Scholastic Audiobooks, 2017. Arianwyn Gribble has flunked her witch’s test.  She hopes it isn’t just the influence of her … Continue reading →

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Journey’s End by Rachel Hawkins

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Katy K.

I enjoyed Rachel Hawkins’ earlier Hex Hall series, and was pleased to see her first middle grade book nominated for the Cybils. Journey’s End by Rachel Hawkins. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2017. Our story opens in the village of Journey’s End … Continue reading →

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The Matchstick Castle by Keir Graff

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Katy K.

This book has been nominated for the Cybils award.  This review reflects my opinion, not that of the Cybils committee. The Matchstick Castle by Keir Graff. G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2017. Brian’s father is travelling for the summer, and Brian is … Continue reading →

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The Voyage to Magical North and the Memory Thief

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Katy K.

As I’m in the throes of peak Cybils reading season and trying desperately to keep up with reviews of the books I’m reading now, I thought I’d take advantage of a Sunday at work to pop in a couple of … Continue reading →

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Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Katy K.

Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder. HarperCollins Children’s, 2017. Nine on an island, orphans all Any more, the sky might fall. This is the rhyme that rules the lives of the nine children who live together on an island.  Every year … Continue reading →

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The Countdown Conspiracy by Katie Slivensky

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Katy K.

Six kid geniuses from around the world science their way home from space.  The Countdown Conspiracy by Katie Slivensky. Harper, 2017. Meet Miranda Regent, girl genius from Ohio.  At least her little sister thinks she’s smart enough to earn a … Continue reading →

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