Reviews
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Picture Book Reviews: Before I Leave & Ninja Baby
Before I Leave by Jessixa Bagley Source: ARC courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: February 16, 2016 by Roaring Book Press Verdict: Very Good/Excellent How do you say goodbye to your best friend? When a little hedgehog’s family tells her they’re moving far away, she and her anteater best friend decide to play one… Read more
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Review: If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
Review: If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo Source: ARC courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Expected publication: May 3, 2016 by Flatiron Books Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping… Read more
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Spotlight: Kristen Kittscher’s Young and Yang Series
Readers who love contemporary middle grade mystery titles, I have a recommendation for you! If you have not yet had a chance to delve into Kristen Kittscher‘s Young and Yang mystery series, then I highly recommend giving them a whirl. I adore reads featuring resourceful, brave and unique female protagonists- think Harriet the Spy, Anastasia… Read more
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Review: The Summer We Saved the Bees by Robin Stevenson
Review: The Summer We Saved the Bees by Robin Stevenson Source: Paperback Publication: September 1, 2015 by Orca Book Publishers Verdict: Very Good/Excellent Book Description: How do you plan for the future when your own parents don’t believe you have one? Wolf ’s mother is obsessed with saving the world’s honeybees. He gets that. It’s… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: Mamasaurus & Sing a Season Song
Review: Mamasaurus by Stephan Lomp Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: March 8, 2016 by Chronicle Books Verdict: Good/Very Good Book Description: This colorful and reassuring picture book follows Babysaurus on an adventure as he enlists his prehistoric friends to seek his Mamasaurus. Is his Mamasaurus the fastest in the jungle? No.… Read more
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The Little Prince: Reviews & Giveaway!
Another post, another…giveaway! Woohoo! I am thrilled to be hosting a wonderful The Little Prince giveaway, courtesy of my friends at Raincoast Books! Open to Canadian residents, ages 18 and up, one lucky person will have the chance to win their choice of one The Little Prince book (out of four options), along with a… Read more
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Review: Tamsyn Murray’s Completely Cassidy Series
I recently had the great pleasure of reading my way through three books in the middle grade series, Completely Cassidy, by British author Tamsyn Murray! I happened upon the first novel, Accidental Genius, when it showed up as a recommended read on my e-reader. And my goodness, am I ever so happy that I followed… Read more
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Blog Tour: Janet B. Taylor’s Into the Dim!
Welcome to one of the last stops on the special blog tour for Janet B. Taylor‘s Into the Dim! As part of the tour, I had the opportunity to ask the debut author herself a question! Read on for that Q&A as well as for my review! Q:I am always fascinated by authors’ favourite characters… Read more
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Spotlight & Giveaway for Ava XOX by Carol Weston, with Special Guest Post!
Welcome to a special feature spotlighting Ava XOX, the third book in Carol Weston’s middle grade series Ava and Pip! Carol Weston’s Ava and Pip series follows fifth-grader Ava Elle Wren as she navigates her way through various highs and lows at home, at school and with friends. A s-p-e-c-t-a-c-u-l-a-r speller, aspiring author, younger sister,… Read more
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