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Back in Time with Thomas Edison: Qwerty Stevens Adventures

Back in Time with Thomas Edison:Qwerty Stevens Adventures by Dan Gutman While digging holes in his backyard, Qwerty Stevens unearths a machine that appears to be a lost invention by Thomas Edison.  Qwerty’s home is in West Orange, NJ very … Continue reading

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Ghost Train

Ghost Train by Jess Mowry Moving from Haiti to Oakland is a major change for thirteen year old Remi, but it’s not long before he’s made a friend, a cute girl who lives in his building, Niya.  Together they try … 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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The Prince of Fenway Park

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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Jackie and Me

Jackie & Me by Dan Gutman This right here is the book that launched the blog. Here’s the story way back on my very first post. Joe Stoshack has a special, highly specific talent.  He can time travel.  But only … Continue reading

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