Category Archives: Reviews

The Mountain of Kept Memory

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Katy K.

Take a break from real life politics with tricksy fantasy politics in a gorgeous setting in the Mountain of Kept Memory by Rachel Neumeier. Continue reading →

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4 Mostly Fantasy Children’s Classics

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Katy K.

Here are four classic children’s books that I explored recently – the first two on audio with my children. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien. Narrated by Barbara Caruso.  Print Atheneum, 1971. Audio Recorded Books, … Continue reading →

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4 Adorable Picture Books

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Katy K.

Now that my youngest is in second grade, I’m often told that she’s too old for picture books.  That doesn’t stop me from bringing them home – I firmly believe in the magic of a good picture book to capture … Continue reading →

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Sorcerer to the Crown and Shades of Milk and Honey

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Katy K.

First – hooray, I was selected to be on a Cybils panel again this year!  After two years of doing Round 1 Middle Grade Speculative Fiction, this year I’ll be doing the Cybils Round 1 Audiobooks – click through to see … Continue reading →

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The Rest of Us Just Live Here

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Katy K.

Recently, Maureen at By Singing Light had a post called Not the Chosen One.  This is one of the books she talked about, which I just happen to have finished recently. It’s also one I considered putting on my Top 10 … Continue reading →

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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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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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