Category Archives: books

The Princess in Black

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Katy K.

I’m hoping to do a longer post on the holiday books soon, but here’s the prose book we gave my daughter yesterday. The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale. Illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Candlewick, 2014. Princess Magnolia … Continue reading →

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Winterfrost

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Katy K.

I was first introduced to the concept of nisse when my family had a Danish exchange student back in the 90s. I was delighted to find this beautifully Christmassy tale about them nominated for this year’s Cybils award. Wishing all … Continue reading →

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Seven Wild Sisters

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Katy K.

Converging craziness from all angles of life has been making posting difficult – but here is a lovely summery read for anyone feeling the cold. Seven Wild Sisters by Charles DeLint. Illustrated by Charles Vess. Little, Brown and Company, 2014. … Continue reading →

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Frostborn

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Katy K.

Frostborn. Thrones and Bones Book 1. by Lou Anders. Random House, 2014. In a Norse-inspired fantasy world, teenage Karn is supposed to be learning how to be the ruler, or hauld, of his village. But instead of learning how to … Continue reading →

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The Swallow: A Ghost Story

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Katy K.

Here’s a lovely ghost story, which I was fortunate enough to read for the Cybils right around Halloween. The Swallow: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter. Tundra Books, 2014. In 1963 Toronto 1963 two lonely girls discover that they are … Continue reading →

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Almost Super

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Katy K.

Here’s a book that’s great for fans of superheroes and silliness! Almost Super by Marion Jensen. Harper, 2014. It’s the day Rafter and Benny Bailey have been waiting for their whole lives: February 29 after they’ve both turned twelve. (Rafter … Continue reading →

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Zero Degree Zombie Zone

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Katy K.

Who doesn’t love zombies??? Well, ok, I don’t… but as I’m always looking for books to appeal to the Reluctant Boy Reader, this was a very welcome addition to my Cybils reading. Zero Degree Zombie Zone by Patrik Henry Bass. … Continue reading →

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The Islands of Chaldea

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Katy K.

This is the last book by a much-beloved author, finished posthumously by her sister. It includes a very touching note by that sister on how she did that – though it doesn’t say where Diana stopped and Ursula began! The … Continue reading →

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The 26-Story Treehouse

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Katy K.

This is one that I read for the Cybils, and which my son sped through after I was done. The 26-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths. Illustrated by Terry Denton. Feiwel and Friends, 2014. The 26-Story Treehouse is a prose/graphic hybrid … Continue reading →

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Ambassador

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Katy K.

I first heard about this book when Alexander wrote a guest post on John Scalzi’s blog. I was intrigued, and having enjoyed his Goblin Secrets in the past, I was eager for more. Ambassador by William Alexander. Simon and Schuster, … Continue reading →

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