Tag Archives: non-fiction

The Lost Garden

The Lost Garden by Laurence Yep (1991) Yep is a serious and driven narrator.  The story of his life is relentless in the details.  Just as you are absorbing one story or part of his life he is moving on … Continue reading

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26 Fairmount Avenue

26 Fairmount Avenue (Newbery Honor Book, 2000) by Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola is one of the best children’s book author/illustrators working.  Period.  Maybe you know Strega Nona or Oliver Button Is a Sissy.  Maybe you don’t.  But you really should, … Continue reading

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Knots in My Yo-Yo String

Knots in My Yo-Yo String by Jerry Spinelli Reading Knots in My Yo-Yo String is a bit like being caught with an uncle at a family reunion and listening to him reminisce about parts of his childhood in a wandering … Continue reading

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George vs. George

George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides by Rosalyn Schanzer George vs. George shows the Revolutionary War from both the American and British perspective.  Don’t be deceived by the fact that it is a picture book; … Continue reading

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How to Talk to an Autistic Child

How to Talk to an Autistic Kid This is a slim non-fiction book written by an middle school student with autism.  It is a super fast read and would be great for teachers, guidance counselors or anyone who wants to … Continue reading

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The Book of Pirates

The Book of Pirates by Jamaica Rose and Captain Michael MacLeod At long last, a non-fiction pirate entry. This is part history book, part guidebook and part do-it-yourself pirate handbook.  Read cover to cover, this can be a bit slow, … Continue reading

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