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Rapunzel’s Revenge

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Mrs.N

Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale In this retelling of Rapunzel, our heroine is living in a world reminiscent of the Wild West.  The evil witch who stole her is called Mother Gothel and rules over a large … Continue reading →

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Beware of the Frog

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Mrs.N

Beware of the Frog by William Bee It might be a bit of a stretch to call this a fairy tale retelling, but I’m afraid it’s just too wonderfully weird for me to skip.  You see, Mrs. Collywobbles lives in … Continue reading →

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Princess of the Midnight Ball

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Princess of the Midnight Ball is a retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses, and while Jessica Day George makes a largely uninteresting and unromantic fairy tale into something with likable characters and a far more magical plot, it could … Continue reading →

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June – Fairy Tales

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Mrs.N

Some readers will never tire of having their favorite fairy tales retold.  Whether your reader is too grown up for the Disney versions or simply wants more of these familiar characters, there are about a zillion retellings available these days.  … Continue reading →

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Mockingjay

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Mrs.N

Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, Book 3) Link to The Hunger Games. Link to Catching Fire.   In the third book of the Hunger Games series Suzanne Collins takes things to a new level.  Where the violence up until now has … Continue reading →

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Miracles on Maple Hill

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mrs.N

Miracles on Maple Hill Marly’s father hasn’t been the same since he came home from the war.  His time as a POW has changed him and the whole family is on edge.  They all hope that some time away from … Continue reading →

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Dumpling Days

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Mrs.N

Dumpling Days by Grace Lin This is the third book in the series that includes Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat. During summer break, Pacy and her family are headed to Taiwan, but Pacy’s not exactly overjoyed.  … Continue reading →

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Catching Fire

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Mrs.N

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, Book 2) by Suzanne Collins Hunger Games review available here. Mockingjay review available here. When the first in a series is as tense and captivating as The Hunger Games, it is almost inevitable that readers … Continue reading →

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Maggie & Oliver or A Bone of One’s Own

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mrs.N

Maggie & Oliver or A Bone of One’s Own by Jennifer Thermes I grabbed this off the new books shelf at my local library because I never could resist a scampish dog and it did look so old-fashioned and heartwarming.  … Continue reading →

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Found

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mrs.N

Found (The Missing, Book 1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix I started this book with much anticipation.  It’s certainly had plenty of hype.  When people find out you read children’s books or YA, this is one of the books they ask … Continue reading →

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