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Review: Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley
Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley Source: ARC courtesy of Simon & Schuster Canada. Thank you! Expected publication: June 7, 2016 by Simon & Schuster Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Combining the emotional depth of The Art of Racing in the Rain with the magical spirit of The Life of Pi, Lily and the… Read more
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Picture Book Reviews: Follow the Moon Home & Tell Me a Tattoo Story
Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson, illus. Meilo So Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Publication: April 5, 2016 by Chronicle Books Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Acclaimed activist Philippe Cousteau and renowned author Deborah Hopkinson team… Read more
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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: 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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Review: The 8th Circle (A Danny Ryan Thriller) by Sarah Cain
Review: The 8th Circle (A Danny Ryan Thriller) by Sarah Cain Source: ARC courtesy of Crooked Lane Books. Thank you! Publication: January 12th, 2016 by Crooked Lane Books Verdict: Okay Book Description: A year ago, Danny Ryan lost his wife and son in a car accident. He’s still reeling from the tragedy when Michael Cohen,… Read more
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Spotlight and Giveaway: Bob Shea’s Ballet Cat series!
Welcome to a special post featuring Bob Shea’s Ballet Cat books and a very cool and generous giveaway, courtesy of Disney-Hyperion! Read on to find out more about the series and how you can enter to win a prize pack featuring everything Ballet Cat. Bob Shea, author and illustrator of terrific and fun picture books… Read more
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