Category Archives: books

Inside Out & Back Again

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Katy K.

Thanhha Lai’s beautiful novel-in-verse tells the story of a girl’s journey from Vietnam to America. Continue reading →

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The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Katy K.

I first became acquainted with Calpurnia Tate back in 2009 with The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, which it looks like I never reviewed.  Nevertheless, I was eager to read more about her. The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline … Continue reading →

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School Stories: Booked and Spirit Week Showdown

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Katy K.

Booked by Kwame Alexander. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016. In Alexander’s second sports-and-life novel in verse after Newbury-winning The Crossover, middle schooler Nick loves soccer more than anything.  Except possibly his best friend Coby, now playing on a rival team, and … Continue reading →

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Diversity on the Shelf – August Update

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Katy K.

I finished seven books in August, way below my usual. One of these was by an author of color, while four more had main characters of color. Continue reading →

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Little Robot

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Katy K.

I finally made it to Ben Hatke’s last graphic novel – just in time for his next one, Mighty Jack, to come out on September 6. Little Robot by Ben Hatke. First Second, 2015 This nearly wordless graphic novel follows … Continue reading →

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Highly Anticipated: The Raven King and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Katy K.

Brief thoughts on two books so momentous in my anticipation that I was sure from the beginning that I wouldn’t be able to give a fair review to them. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Fantasy Authors I’ve Never Read for Top 10 Tuesday

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Katy K.

I don’t remember what was on my TBR before I started blogging 12 years ago. But since I’ve been blogging I have built up quite a list of authors that I’m sure I’d like but have never gotten around to reading during that time. Continue reading →

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Escape from Wolfhaven Castle. The Impossible Quest 1.

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Katy K.

This is the first book of a five book fantasy series from Australia, each of them short enough not to be overwhelming to new readers, while still having enough depth of plot and character not to be underwhelming to struggling or reluctant middle grade readers. Continue reading →

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A Thousand Nights, Court of Fives, Keeper of the Mist

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Katy K.

Here are three recent teen fantasies I’ve read with two things in common: I loved all of them, and they all feature brown-skinned heroines. Continue reading →

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Forest of Wonders, Pax, Fridays with the Wizards

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Katy K.

Shorter reviews of three recent middle grade fantasy and dystopian books. Continue reading →

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