Author Archives: Mrs.N

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Mrs.N

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo This post was originally published on August 4, 2010. Kate DiCamillo is all the rage right now.  With two books made into Major Motion Pictures (Because of Winn Dixie and The … Continue reading →

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Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Mrs.N

Tippy-Tippy-Tippy, Hide! by Candace Fleming Mr. McGreely has made his house cosy for winter, but he isn’t letting anybunny else in.  So when the three little bunnies come seeking shelter, he turns them away.  Enterprising creatures that they are, the … Continue reading →

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Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Mrs.N

Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming All Mr. McGreely has ever wanted is a garden to call his own.  So he is quite obviously distressed when his precious plantings are devoured by a crew of hungry bunnies.  But unlike Peter … Continue reading →

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Hopefully Hopping into Spring

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Mrs.N

I don’t know about you, but where I live, March has been a cold, wintery month.  In fact, it even snowed on the first day of Spring.  I am desperate for some decent weather.  Now that it’s after Easter, I … Continue reading →

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Cam Jansen: The Basketball Mystery

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Mrs.N

Cam Jansen: The Basketball Mystery by David Adler Cam and her friend Danny are headed to a basketball game. It is the coach’s last game, and will be followed by a party.  Many guests are there to honor the coach, … Continue reading →

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Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mrs.N

Stanford Wong Flunks Big-time by Lisa Yee Stanford has never been good at school, but he is good at basketball. In fact, he’s great at basketball.  But a failing grade in English means he’s bound for summer school and not … Continue reading →

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Hoop Doctor

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mrs.N

Hoop Doctor by Jake Maddox If you don’t already know who Jake Maddox is, you should.  He’s one of the most prolific authors of sports books today.   He also doesn’t write all the books that have his name on … Continue reading →

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Take the Court

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Mrs.N

Take The Court by Bob Lanier and Heather Goodyear This is the second book in the Hey L’il D! series. L’il D and his friends have always played basketball at recess, but Brooks and his friends have decided to take … Continue reading →

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It’s All in the Name

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Mrs.N

It’s All in the Name by James Preller, Bob Lanier and Heather Goodyear Bob Lanier is an actual former NBA star and basketball Hall of Famer, a fact that today’s Lebron devotees are unlikely to know.  This book is loosely … Continue reading →

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The Great Wall of Lucy Wu

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Mrs.N

The Great Wall Of Lucy Wu by Wendy Wan-Long Shang This review was originally posted January 14, 2012 “In Chinese if you want to say that something good may turn into something bad or vice versa, you say ‘Sai weng … Continue reading →

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