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The Search for WondLa and A Hero for Wondla

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Katy K.

I had this series vaguely in the back of my mind from maybe hearing other bloggers mention it when I was hunting for a new series for my son and me to listen to. The Search for WondLa by Tony … Continue reading →

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The Darkest Part of the Forest

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Katy K.

This is one I’d wanted to read since I first heard it was coming out. The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black. Little, Brown and Co, 2015. Hazel and Ben are teen twins living in Fairfold, a modern-day … Continue reading →

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This One Summer

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Katy K.

I’m reviewing this one separately from the other Caldecott winners (see Caldecotts Part 1 and Part 2) because it’s neither a picture book nor appropriate for younger teens. I had been looking forward to reading it for a very long … Continue reading →

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Caldecott Winners 2015 Part 2

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Katy K.

This year’s Caldecott winner, with two honor books – many of these I had to wait for at the library because everyone wanted to read them. Adventures of Beekle, the Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat. Little, Brown & Co., 2014. … Continue reading →

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When We Wake

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Katy K.

This is the last of the Cybils Speculative Fiction for Young Adults 2014 Finalists, and another one that I would probably not have picked up otherwise.  It’s the sequel to When We Wake, which I have not read.  Though I … Continue reading →

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The Winner’s Curse and the Winner’s Crime

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Katy K.

Dear readers, I have so many thoughts in my head right now that even though I’m reading wonderful books that I want to share with you, the words to talk about them keep getting trapped behind all the other thoughts: … Continue reading →

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The Little White Horse

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Katy K.

Often there are so many shiny new books coming out that I put off reading older titles.  I put this one on my want-to-read list after Charlotte was talking about Elizabeth Goudge on her blog, and I realized that one … Continue reading →

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11 Recent Sci-Fi Books for Grades 4 and 5

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Katy K.

Before I get back to business as usual, I’ll note that one of my favorite authors, Stephanie Burgis, is joining a whole bunch of other UK authors in holding auctions to raise money for Nepal.  There are signed books, chances … Continue reading →

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Stranger

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Katy K.

So many people I admire were talking up this book – including Charlotte – that I had to read it, especially when I heard that Brown and Smith are self-publishing the second volume to avoid editors trying to talk them … Continue reading →

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Salvage

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Katy K.

Here’s another Cybils Young Adult Speculative Fiction Finalist, and a great choice for those who like their science fiction adventures with spaceships and strong-willed women. Salvage by Alexandra Duncan. Greenwillow Books, 2014. Ava Parastrata has grown up on a merchant … Continue reading →

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