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Chasing Lincoln’s Killer

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson This is the kind of non-fiction that kids actually want to read.  An exhilarating story, punctuated by photos and maps, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer is a page turner.  While nearly everyone is familiar with … Continue reading

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The Root Cellar

The Root Cellar by Janet Lunn Rose has never really had a home, or friends.  Her parents died when she was quite young and her grandmother has brought her up traveling all over the world.  When her grandmother dies in … Continue reading

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