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Mastiff

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katy K.

Mastiff. Beka Cooper: Book 3. by Tamora Pierce. Read by Susan Denaker. Listening Library, 2011. Pierce ups the stakes for Beka on all levels in the last book of the Beka Cooper trilogy, following Terrier and Bloodhound. As the book … Continue reading →

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The Return of Zita the Spacegirl

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Katy K.

We’ve been fans of Zita since the first one came out – I hopped right in line for this one as soon as I saw it in the library catalog. The Return of Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke. First … Continue reading →

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Zeus: King of the Gods

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Katy K.

Apologies for the day off yesterday – my daughter had her preschool graduation ceremony, which was both adorable and completely threw off normal routines. Much like young children in general, come to think of it. It seems to be kids’ … Continue reading →

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Rapunzel’s Revenge

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Katy K.

I’m so glad my daughter’s recent Rapunzel kick pushed me to check this one out – I’d been meaning to read it since it first came out. Speaking of graphic novels, my family all went out to the last day … Continue reading →

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The Cracks in the Kingdom

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Katy K.

There was a big to-do around the book blogosphere when the first book in this series, A Corner of White, came out last year. They were giving away the book with a Moleskine journal and a mug in matching colors, … Continue reading →

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The Princess and the Goblin

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Katy K.

One of the things I love about my son? When I say, “This is a book that kids have been enjoying for over a hundred years”, he gets excited about reading it. This is one that I read and reread … Continue reading →

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Starling

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Katy K.

Starling by Sage Stossel. InkLit, 2013. Amy was recruited as an official superhero – Starling – shortly after she knocked out a would-be kidnapper with electricity from her fists. While it was a great ego boost, it’s still an unpaid … Continue reading →

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The True Blue Scouts of Sugarman Swamp

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Katy K.

This was the last of the Cybils Middle Grade Spec Fic finalists, which I’m just now getting around to reviewing. As a bonus, in the meantime, it was also named a National Book Award Finalist. The True Blue Scouts of … Continue reading →

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The Mark of the Dragonfly

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Katy K.

Hooray for middle grade steampunk! The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson. Delacorte Press, 2014. Piper lives on her own in a scrapper town, where everyone lives off of scavenging and selling the objects from some other dimension that … Continue reading →

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Black Dog

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Katy K.

I was lucky enough to win this from Maureen at By Singing Light. I’ve enjoyed Rachel Neumeier in the past (The Floating Islands) and was very excited to read this! Black Dog by Rachel Neumeier. Strange Chemistry, 2014. In this … Continue reading →

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