Monthly Archives: August 2010

The Two Princesses of Bamarre

The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine In The Two Princesses of Bamarre, when Princess Meryl falls ill with the always fatal Grey Death, there is no need for a prince to come to her rescue.  Her sister, … Continue reading

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Quick Picture Book Pick – Corduroy

I know, I know.  I said I wasn’t going to do picture books.  But every now and then, there’s a picture book that fits my theme that you just can’t miss.  So here to wrap up my week on toys … Continue reading

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Miss Happiness and Miss Flower

Rumer Godden again does a wonderful job of capturing the bullying, loneliness and isolation that are often a part of childhood.  When Nona moves from India to England to stay with her cousins, she is homesick and withdrawn.  Her youngest … Continue reading

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The Indian in the Cupboard

Indian in the Cupboard has got everything: action, adventure, excitement, a pinch of magic, countless awards, rave reviews and oh yeah…some of your garden variety stereotyping and racism. I’m pretty sure someone could write a dissertation about everything that’s wrong … Continue reading

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. Kate DiCamillo is all the rage right now.  With two books made into Major Motion Pictures (Because of Winn Dixie and The Tale of Despereaux) her books are flying off the … Continue reading

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Four Dolls

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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