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Category Archives: Tween
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Book 3 is now in my hands, still a relatively standard chapter book size, but we sit in the shadows of the much larger, heavier books to come as Books … Continue reading
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling The second installment in the Harry Potter series already weighs heavier in my hands. Not even 50 pages longer than its predecessor, nonetheless, the hardcover version I’ve gotten out … Continue reading
Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling As someone who genuinely loved reading the Harry Potter series, it’s strange to me sometimes to be such a strong advocate against it. My problem is not with Harry Potter, nor J. … Continue reading
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson This is the kind of non-fiction that kids actually want to read. An exhilarating story, punctuated by photos and maps, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer is a page turner. While nearly everyone is familiar with … Continue reading
Dream of Night
Dream of Night by Heather Henson Shiloh has had a rough time of it, bouncing from foster home to foster home, each one worse than the next. Night was once a racing stallion, a proud, strong, champion, but after being … Continue reading
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Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia Wrede and Caroline Stevermer Kate and Cecelia must write each other as Kate has gone to London to make her debut, while Cecelia remains at home in the country. It … Continue reading
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Black Beauty
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell I don’t know how much you know about Black Beauty. I’ll attest I didn’t know much; I honestly couldn’t tell you whether or not I’d ever read it, despite owning a copy. A quite beautiful copy … Continue reading
King of the Wind
King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry Before there were million part series books about horses like Pony Pals and Horse Diaries and Canterwood Crest, there was Marguerite Henry. Most famous for Misty of … Continue reading
Courtship and Curses
Courtship and Curses by Marissa Doyle This is the third book in the Leland Sisters trilogy. Book 1: Bewitching Season Book 2: Betraying Season It is Sophie’s first season, one she has been dreaming of her whole life, but sadly, … Continue reading
Path of Beasts
Path of Beasts by Lian Tanner This is the third book in the Keepers trilogy. Book 1:Museum of Thieves Book 2: City of Lies Back in Jewel after their time in Spoke, the children find the Fugleman is once again … Continue reading
