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The Scarecrow and His Servant

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Katy K.

The Scarecrow and His Servant by Phillip Pullman. Read by Graeme Malcolm Phillip Pullman (The Golden Compass) turns to lighter fare in this quirky adventure story. A scarecrow is struck by lightening and comes to life, where he is found … Continue reading →

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Magyk and Flyte

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Katy K.

Septimus Heap: Magyk by Angie Sage. Narrated by Allan Corduner. Septimus Heap: Flyte by Angie Sage This children’s fantasy series got starred reviews when it came out a couple of years ago, and I just got around to it, listening … Continue reading →

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Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Katy K.

Suddenly, I’m way behind, both in reading and in writing reviews. I often request new books, either before we get them or adding myself to a list of other fans. Last week, six books came in. That means two books … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 8, 2007 by Katy K.

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Library Politics

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Katy K.

I don’t often get on a librarian soap-box, but here are a couple of nice links I found today: Not About the Buildings is a grassroots campaign to save the branches of the Providence Public Library. You can support them … Continue reading →

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Castle Waiting

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Katy K.

Did I mention that I like fairy tales? Particularly feminist fairy tales? Castle Waiting by Linda Medley This graphic novel (recently available in a one-volume hardcover) starts by retelling the story of Sleeping Beauty. The young princess veers from the … Continue reading →

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The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Beyond the Basics

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Katy K.

Yes, I am a little obsessed with knitting. No, I haven’t made a sweater yet myself. Not even a little one for Mr. FP. The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Beyond the Basics by Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs If you’re … Continue reading →

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Chicks with Sticks part 1

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Katy K.

Chicks with Sticks (It’s a Purl Thing) by Elizabeth Lenhard I was sucked in enough to go back and read the first one… where the second book was about the four knitting friends balancing their friendships while dealing with Boys, … Continue reading →

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Night Kitchen Radio Theater

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Katy K.

Night Kitchen Radio Theater Volume 1: The Emperor’s New Clothes and Pinocchio Mr. FP has recently started recognizing and protesting adult books in the car. This was an effort to find shorter things that he might understand better. The Emperor’s … Continue reading →

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Scrambled Eggs at Midnight

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Katy K.

Scrambled Eggs at Midnight by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler Cal (short for Calliope) has been traveling with her mother for several years now. Her mother is a professional wench, traveling to Renaissance fairs across the country. Eliott’s father is … Continue reading →

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