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The Hunger Games

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins So should you let your child read The Hunger Games?  How violent is it?  What age group is it appropriate for? Obviously whether or not a child should read this book, and at what … Continue reading →

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Rumors

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Mrs.N

Rumors (Luxe, Book 2) by Anna Godbersen I don’t know if it’s because I had lowered my expectations after reading The Luxe or I just need something entirely without intellectual value, but I enjoyed this more than its predecessor. Rumors … Continue reading →

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Silk Umbrellas

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Mrs.N

Noi’s family is suffering because demand for housing is destroying their agrarian way of life. Developers are buying up farm land in order to build vacation homes for city dwellers and foreigners. Noi’s father, who had always worked in the … Continue reading →

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May Miscellany

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Mrs.N

Another year, another mish-mosh o’ May.  I have all sorts of books for all sorts of age groups ready to go for this month, not to mention our star of the moment, The Hunger Games.  So don’t be a stranger, … Continue reading →

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The Hunger Games – Plea for Patience

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Mrs.N

Okay first off, I am not ignoring The Hunger Games.  I have it out from the library right now so that I can do a full review.  In the mean time, I will strongly, strongly, urge you to read it … Continue reading →

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Mindblind

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Mrs.N

Mindblind by Jennifer Roy Nathaniel Clark has Asperger’s Syndrome.  He also has friends, a jerk of a father, an incredibly loving mother and a completely normal crush on a girl.  While navigating high school social life is a bit different … Continue reading →

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Here’s How I See It, Here’s How It Is

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mrs.N

Here’s How I See It–Here’s How It Is by Heather Henson Junebug is having a rough summer.  Usually it’s her favorite time of year, her family coming together to put on plays at the summer playhouse her father runs.  Usually, … Continue reading →

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: A Novel

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon When this book was released in 2003, it collected various awards and before long became an international best-seller.  The odd thing is, within the pages of the book, … Continue reading →

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The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous by Suzanne Crowley Merliee Monroe has her life organized just how she wants it.  Her time is carefully allocated using a schedule of her own making.  She has a too perfect younger sister, … Continue reading →

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How to Talk to an Autistic Child

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Mrs.N

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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