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Finding Sophie

By Irene N. Watts, Reviewed by Allison Goldberg

Published November 27, 2016

Finding Sophie by Irene N. Watts; Tundra Books: New York, 2002; $6.95 Before I read Finding Sophie I had read...
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Olive’s Ocean

by Kevin Henkes, Reviewed by Isabel Ortiz

Published November 23, 2016

Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes; Greenwillow Books: New York, 2003; $15.99 Olive’s ocean should be sold with a complimentary bag...
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Counting Thyme

By Melanie Conklin, Reviewed By Samantha Abrishami

Published November 1, 2016

Counting Thyme, by Melanie Conklin; G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers: New York, 2016; $16.99 When I’m picking out...
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The Way to Stay in Destiny

By Augusta Scattergood, Reviewed by Eun Bee (Lena) Park

Published February 23, 2016

The Way to Stay in Destiny, by Augusta Scattergood; Scholastic Press: New York, 2015; $16.99 It’s funny how we can...
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Nothing Here But Stones

By Nancy Oswald, Reviewed by Hannah Ritter

Published February 13, 2016

Nothing Here But Stones, by Nancy Oswald; Henry Holt and Company: New York, 2004; $16.95 “Bookworm" may be one of...
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Louisiana’s Song

By Kerry Madden, Reviewed by Anna West Ellis

Published January 29, 2016

Louisiana’s Song, by Kerry Madden; Viking Children’s Books: New York, 2007; $16.99 “We just keep walking but going nowhere.” This...
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The Year the Swallows Came Early

By Kathryn Fitzmaurice, Reviewed by Nicole Timofeevski

Published January 25, 2016

The Year the Swallows Came Early, by Kathryn Fitzmaurice; HarperCollins: New York, 2009; $16.99 What happens when someone you love...
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Love, Aubrey

By Suzanne Lafleur, Reviewed by Eliza Edwards-Levin

Published January 23, 2016

Love, Aubrey, by Suzanne LaFleur; Wendy Lamb Books: New York, 2009; $15.99 Have you ever read a book that is,...
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Road to Tater Hill

By Edith M. Hemingway, Reviewed by Adair Brooks

Published January 23, 2016

Road to Tater Hill, by Edith M. Hemingway; Delacorte Books for Young Readers: New York, 2009; $16.99 It was a...
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Counter Clockwise

By Jason Cockcroft, Reviewed by Hayden Rasberry

Published January 22, 2016

Counter Clockwise, by Jason Cockcroft; Katherine Tegen Books: New York, 2009; $15.99 Have you ever read a book that has...
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Finding Sophie

Review Published November 27, 2016 By Irene N. Watts, Reviewed by Allison Goldberg

Finding Sophie by Irene N. Watts; Tundra Books: New York, 2002; $6.95 Before I read Finding Sophie I had read several books about Jewish children who went into hiding during World War II, or who were ...
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Olive’s Ocean

Review Published November 23, 2016 by Kevin Henkes, Reviewed by Isabel Ortiz

Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes; Greenwillow Books: New York, 2003; $15.99 Olive’s ocean should be sold with a complimentary bag of Kleenex. I could tell from the beginning that this wasn't going to b...
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Counting Thyme

Review Published November 1, 2016 By Melanie Conklin, Reviewed By Samantha Abrishami

Counting Thyme, by Melanie Conklin; G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers: New York, 2016; $16.99 When I’m picking out books to read, I usually try to avoid the sad ones.
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The Way to Stay in Destiny

Review Published February 23, 2016 By Augusta Scattergood, Reviewed by Eun Bee (Lena) Park

The Way to Stay in Destiny, by Augusta Scattergood; Scholastic Press: New York, 2015; $16.99 It’s funny how we can adapt to the way we live and call it normal, right to the point where it all change...
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Nothing Here But Stones

Review Published February 13, 2016 By Nancy Oswald, Reviewed by Hannah Ritter

Nothing Here But Stones, by Nancy Oswald; Henry Holt and Company: New York, 2004; $16.95 “Bookworm" may be one of the best words you could use to describe me.
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Louisiana’s Song

Review Published January 29, 2016 By Kerry Madden, Reviewed by Anna West Ellis

Louisiana’s Song, by Kerry Madden; Viking Children’s Books: New York, 2007; $16.99 “We just keep walking but going nowhere.” This statement, spoken by Livy Two, the main character in Louisiana...
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The Year the Swallows Came Early

Review Published January 25, 2016 By Kathryn Fitzmaurice, Reviewed by Nicole Timofeevski

The Year the Swallows Came Early, by Kathryn Fitzmaurice; HarperCollins: New York, 2009; $16.99 What happens when someone you love betrays you? Well, in this book, The Year the Swallows Came Early, yo...
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Love, Aubrey

Review Published January 23, 2016 By Suzanne Lafleur, Reviewed by Eliza Edwards-Levin

Love, Aubrey, by Suzanne LaFleur; Wendy Lamb Books: New York, 2009; $15.99 Have you ever read a book that is, in every way, perfect? Have you ever read a book conveying a character so well that you fe...
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Road to Tater Hill

Review Published January 23, 2016 By Edith M. Hemingway, Reviewed by Adair Brooks

Road to Tater Hill, by Edith M. Hemingway; Delacorte Books for Young Readers: New York, 2009; $16.99 It was a delightful coincidence to find a book in the library that was set where I live!
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Counter Clockwise

Review Published January 22, 2016 By Jason Cockcroft, Reviewed by Hayden Rasberry

Counter Clockwise, by Jason Cockcroft; Katherine Tegen Books: New York, 2009; $15.99 Have you ever read a book that has changed the way you look at your life? A book that opens your eyes?
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