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The Prince of Fenway Park

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Mrs.N

The Prince of Fenway Park by Julianna Baggott Those of you that know me know that there is simply no way I could resist a book with Fenway Park in the title and a kid in a Red Sox uniform.  … Continue reading →

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All the Broken Pieces

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Mrs.N

All the Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg Lately, I seem to have a baseball as therapy theme. Matt lives with his mother and father and younger brother Tommy.  He goes out for the baseball team.  He is desperate to … Continue reading →

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Understood Betsy

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Mrs.N

I loved this book as a child, I’ve read it countless times.  Little Elizabeth Ann has been raised by her dear Aunts in the city.  She is a frail little thing who is prone to tears and easily frightened.  When … Continue reading →

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First Crossing: Stories about Teen Immigration (Part 2)

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Mrs. N

First Crossing is a collection of stories.  Because I found it best to review each story separately, this is the second day of coverage for this title.  The first 5 stories can be found here. Whether you’re reading it straight … Continue reading →

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Four Dolls

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Mrs. N

Four Dolls by Rumer Godden When it comes to writing about dolls, there is one writer who stands out,  Rumer Godden. Her doll characters are not just players acting out parts created by their owners, they have true wishes and … Continue reading →

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