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Guardians of Ga’Hoole, Book One: The Capture

By Kathryn Lasky, Reviewed by Anthony Cali

Published November 25, 2016

Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Book One: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky; Scholastic Inc.: New York, 2003; $4.99 I was excited when...
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The Whale Rider

by Witi Ihimaera, Reviewed by Nayna Shah

Published November 24, 2016

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 1987; $17 I enjoyed reading The Whale Rider by Witi...
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Run, Boy, Run

by Uri Orley, Reviewed by Sophie Silkes

Published November 23, 2016

Run, Boy, Run by Uri Orley, translated by Hillel Halkin; Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2003; $15 The minute I opened...
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Olive’s Ocean

by Kevin Henkes, Reviewed by Isabel Ortiz

Published November 23, 2016

Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes; Greenwillow Books: New York, 2003; $15.99 Olive’s ocean should be sold with a complimentary bag...
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The Wanderer

By Sharon Creech, Reviewed by Charlotte Kugler

Published November 22, 2016

The Wanderer by Sharon Creech; HarperCollins: New York, 20oo; $16.99 About a year ago, my friend recommended The Wanderer to...
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Powerful Words

By Wade Hudson, Reviewed by Celia Arguilez Smith

Published November 22, 2016

Powerful Words by Wade Hudson; Scholastic Inc.: New York, 2004; $19.95 This is a collection of poetry, rap, historical speeches,...
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The Angel’s Command

By Brian Jacques, Reviewed by Alexander J. Gore

Published November 21, 2016

The Angel's Command by Brian Jacques; Philomel Books: New York, 2003; $23.99 I was excited yet worried throughout most of...
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The Blue Roan Child

By Jamieson Findlay, Reviewed by Reina Gattuso

Published November 21, 2016

The Blue Roan Child by Jamieson Findlay; Scholastic, Inc.: New York, 2oo4; $16.95 Imagine this: you are an orphan and...
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Beyond the Dance

By Chan Hon Goh, Reviewed by Karlen Schreiber

Published November 18, 2016

Beyond the Dance, by Chan Hon Goh; Tundra Books: New York, 2002; $15.95 When I first saw the cover of...
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Chasing Vermeer

By Blue Balliett, Reviewed by Juliet A. Martone

Published November 17, 2016

Chasing Vermeen by Blue Balliett; Scholastic Press: New York, 2004; $16.95 Have you ever gotten a letter that changed your...
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Guardians of Ga’Hoole, Book One: The Capture

Review Published November 25, 2016 By Kathryn Lasky, Reviewed by Anthony Cali

Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Book One: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky; Scholastic Inc.: New York, 2003; $4.99 I was excited when I opened the book Guardians of Ga'Hoole, The Capture, by Kathryn Lasky.
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The Whale Rider

Review Published November 24, 2016 by Witi Ihimaera, Reviewed by Nayna Shah

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 1987; $17 I enjoyed reading The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera because the main character, Kahu, had many characteristics which I admire.
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Run, Boy, Run

Review Published November 23, 2016 by Uri Orley, Reviewed by Sophie Silkes

Run, Boy, Run by Uri Orley, translated by Hillel Halkin; Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2003; $15 The minute I opened this book and read the inside book jacket, I couldn't wait to turn to page one ...
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Olive’s Ocean

Review Published November 23, 2016 by Kevin Henkes, Reviewed by Isabel Ortiz

Olive's Ocean by Kevin Henkes; Greenwillow Books: New York, 2003; $15.99 Olive’s ocean should be sold with a complimentary bag of Kleenex. I could tell from the beginning that this wasn't going to b...
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The Wanderer

Review Published November 22, 2016 By Sharon Creech, Reviewed by Charlotte Kugler

The Wanderer by Sharon Creech; HarperCollins: New York, 20oo; $16.99 About a year ago, my friend recommended The Wanderer to the girls in my Mother-Daughter book club.
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Powerful Words

Review Published November 22, 2016 By Wade Hudson, Reviewed by Celia Arguilez Smith

Powerful Words by Wade Hudson; Scholastic Inc.: New York, 2004; $19.95 This is a collection of poetry, rap, historical speeches, stories and biographies on the struggles and triumphs of African Americ...
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The Angel’s Command

Review Published November 21, 2016 By Brian Jacques, Reviewed by Alexander J. Gore

The Angel's Command by Brian Jacques; Philomel Books: New York, 2003; $23.99 I was excited yet worried throughout most of this book. When the La Petite Marie first set sail they were being followed by...
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The Blue Roan Child

Review Published November 21, 2016 By Jamieson Findlay, Reviewed by Reina Gattuso

The Blue Roan Child by Jamieson Findlay; Scholastic, Inc.: New York, 2oo4; $16.95 Imagine this: you are an orphan and you work in a horse stable owned by Kind Hulvere.
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Beyond the Dance

Review Published November 18, 2016 By Chan Hon Goh, Reviewed by Karlen Schreiber

Beyond the Dance, by Chan Hon Goh; Tundra Books: New York, 2002; $15.95 When I first saw the cover of Beyond the Dance, I thought it might be a book that was just about dance technique.
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Chasing Vermeer

Review Published November 17, 2016 By Blue Balliett, Reviewed by Juliet A. Martone

Chasing Vermeen by Blue Balliett; Scholastic Press: New York, 2004; $16.95 Have you ever gotten a letter that changed your life? Well, it was an amazing letter that started Petra and Calder, two cla...
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