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Spaced Out, Reviewed by Arjun Nair, 11

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 2, 2023

“There’s nowhere to hide on the world’s first moon base. After all, it’s only the size of a soccer field.”...
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

By E.L. Konigsburg, Reviewed by Nina Vigil

Published June 6, 2019

Raise your hand if you like art. Yes? Good. Raise your hand if you like adventure. Excellent. Now raise your...
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Chasing Vermeer

By Blue Balliett, Reviewed by Juliet A. Martone

Published November 17, 2016

Chasing Vermeen by Blue Balliett; Scholastic Press: New York, 2004; $16.95 Have you ever gotten a letter that changed your...
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Turn Left at the Cow

By Lisa Bullard, Reviewed by Max T. Smith

Published February 23, 2016

Turn Left at the Cow, by Lisa Bullard; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: New York, 2013; $16.99 When I read this book,...
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Jim Ugly

By Sid Fleischmann, Reviewed by Alec Ahrens

Published February 5, 2016

Jim Ugly, by Sid Fleischman; HarperTrophy (reprint edition): New York, 2oo3; $6.99 If you like mysteries and suspense/adventure books, then...
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The Wright 3

By Blue Balliett, Reviewed by Julian Tütüncü-Macías

Published January 27, 2016

The Wright 3, by Blue Balliett; Scholastic Press: New York, 2006; $16.99 The second mystery in a trilogy comprising Chasing...
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The London Eye Mystery

By Siobhan Dowd, Reviewed by Rebecca Bihn-Wallace

Published January 22, 2016

The London Eye Mystery, by Siobhan Dowd; David Fickling Books: New York, 2008; $15.99 The London Eye Mystery is perfect...
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We the Children (Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School)

By Andrew Clements, Reviewed by Madeline Hastie

Published January 10, 2016

We the Children (Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School), by Andrew Clements; Atheneum Books for Young Readers: New...
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Eye of the Storm

By Kate Messner, Reviewed by Sarah Bosworth

Published January 9, 2016

Eye of the Storm, by Kate Messner; Walker Books: New York, 2012; $16.99 Have you ever thought about what the...
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Spaced Out, Reviewed by Arjun Nair, 11

Review Published October 2, 2023 by Stone Soup Editors

“There’s nowhere to hide on the world’s first moon base. After all, it’s only the size of a soccer field.” Yet, this doesn’t stop misfortune from rendering someone missing.
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Review Published June 6, 2019 By E.L. Konigsburg, Reviewed by Nina Vigil

Raise your hand if you like art. Yes? Good. Raise your hand if you like adventure. Excellent. Now raise your hand if you like books. Spectacular! As it happens, there is a book that can satisfy all of...
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Chasing Vermeer

Review Published November 17, 2016 By Blue Balliett, Reviewed by Juliet A. Martone

Chasing Vermeen by Blue Balliett; Scholastic Press: New York, 2004; $16.95 Have you ever gotten a letter that changed your life? Well, it was an amazing letter that started Petra and Calder, two cla...
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Turn Left at the Cow

Review Published February 23, 2016 By Lisa Bullard, Reviewed by Max T. Smith

Turn Left at the Cow, by Lisa Bullard; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: New York, 2013; $16.99 When I read this book, I realized right away how it got its name.
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Jim Ugly

Review Published February 5, 2016 By Sid Fleischmann, Reviewed by Alec Ahrens

Jim Ugly, by Sid Fleischman; HarperTrophy (reprint edition): New York, 2oo3; $6.99 If you like mysteries and suspense/adventure books, then Jim Ugly is the book for you!
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The Wright 3

Review Published January 27, 2016 By Blue Balliett, Reviewed by Julian Tütüncü-Macías

The Wright 3, by Blue Balliett; Scholastic Press: New York, 2006; $16.99 The second mystery in a trilogy comprising Chasing Vermeer and The Calder Game, The Wright 3 stars two familiar detectives, twe...
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The London Eye Mystery

Review Published January 22, 2016 By Siobhan Dowd, Reviewed by Rebecca Bihn-Wallace

The London Eye Mystery, by Siobhan Dowd; David Fickling Books: New York, 2008; $15.99 The London Eye Mystery is perfect for any reader who is looking for a spectacular book with an even balance of sus...
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We the Children (Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School)

Review Published January 10, 2016 By Andrew Clements, Reviewed by Madeline Hastie

We the Children (Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School), by Andrew Clements; Atheneum Books for Young Readers: New York, 2011; $6.99 Atheneum Books, the publishing company, knew what they were ...
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Eye of the Storm

Review Published January 9, 2016 By Kate Messner, Reviewed by Sarah Bosworth

Eye of the Storm, by Kate Messner; Walker Books: New York, 2012; $16.99 Have you ever thought about what the future will hold? My first thoughts have been drastically altered after reading Eye of the ...
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