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El Deafo

El Deafo by Cece Bell I used to teach a unit on memoirs and autobiographies to third graders and while I had some pretty great books for my reading groups, none of them could have touched the excellence that is El … Continue reading

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King of the Wind

King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry Before there were million part series books about horses like Pony Pals and Horse Diaries and Canterwood Crest, there was Marguerite Henry.  Most famous for Misty of … Continue reading

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Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio

Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret At 12 years old, Peg is suddenly stricken by polio.  Her quick thinking parents manage to get her medical care almost immediately, greatly improving her chances.  Nonetheless, her case is … Continue reading

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The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green This is not my kind of book.  I’m reviewing because it is without a doubt one of the most anticipated books of the year and certainly there are many people out there … Continue reading

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What to Buy: For the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fan

It’s been no secret around here that I am personally not a fan of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books. (Want to know more about why?  Click here and here.)  But I can acknowledge that they are huge with … Continue reading

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