Monthly Archives: October 2015

A Curious Tale of the In-Between

A Curious Tale of the In-Between by Lauren DeStefano Looking for your next stay-up-late, just-a-minute-mom, only-one-more-chapter-I-swear, read?  Look no further. The circumstances of Pram’s birth have left her a bit different. As long as could remember she’s been able to … Continue reading

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GHOSTS

Ghosts by Sonia Goldie / Illustrated by Marc Boutavant This was entirely not what I expected.  Large and slim like a picture book, Ghosts features ghosts that are arguably, adorable. Visually, they resemble balloon animals and cuddly toys, a bit … Continue reading

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The Jumbies

The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste This is an absolute must-buy for children’s librarians and elementary schools! Forget trick-or-treating and bags full of candy, All Hallows Eve is when spirits and jumbies can mix freely with regular people. Corinne is tough … Continue reading

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Shadowshaper

Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older Sierra is frustrated.  No one will tell her the whole truth. Manny asks her to paint a huge dragon mural on the side of a building and recruit a Haitian guy in her class to … Continue reading

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Ghosts in the House!

Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno Kohara It’s possible that this is the cutest book about ghosts ever made.  If you want to send a little Halloween treat in the mail to a small child you know, this is just … Continue reading

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How I Became a Ghost

How I Became A Ghost by Tim Tingle Maybe you have never read a book written by a ghost before. Tingle’s opening line immediately lets you know that this is not a typical human meets ghost(s) and spooky antics ensue … Continue reading

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Anya’s Ghost

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol What teenager couldn’t use a little help with high school? When Anya finds herself with a ghostly pal, she is not exactly thrilled, but when her ghost seems to have all the answers, how can … Continue reading

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Leo: A Ghost Story

Leo: A Ghost Story by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Christian Robinson I grabbed this one because I love the illustrator.  Christian Robinson did the pictures for the amazing Last Stop on Market Street so he’s pretty much sold me on books … Continue reading

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Spoooooooooky

I DO THIS FOR YOU.  I am easily the most fraidy of fraidy cats but it is October after all, and as much as I would like to indulge my constant and deep longing for all witch books all the … Continue reading

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