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The Sight

By David Clement-Davies, Reviewed by Talia Lester

Published November 29, 2016

The Sight by David Clement-Davies; Dutton Books: New York, 2002; $21.99 When I sat down to read The Sight, I...
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Where in the World

By Simon French, Reviewed By Bill T. Hallahan.

Published November 26, 2016

Where in the World by Simon French; Peachtree Publishers: Atlanta, 2003; $14.95 Have you ever not wanted to do something,...
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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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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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The Vanishing Point

By Louise Hawes, Reviewed by Chloe Miller

Published November 16, 2016

The Vanishing Point, by Louise Hawes; Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2oo4; $17 How would you like if the only thing...
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Ingrid and the Wolf

By Andre Alods, Reviewed by Boyu Huang

Published February 8, 2016

Ingrid and the Wolf, by Andre Alods; Tundra Books: Toronto, zoos; $8.95 When I first looked at the book cover,...
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The Rhyming Season

By Edward Averett, Reviewed by Alexis Colleen Hosticka

Published February 8, 2016

The Rhyming Season, by Edward Averett; Clarion Books: New York, zoo5; $16 When Brenda Jacobsen’s brother Benny died, basketball was...
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The Green Glass Sea

By Ellen Kluges, Reviewed by Katherine Tracy

Published February 3, 2016

The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages; Viking Children's Books: New York, 2006; $16.99 Suze reached in and picked up...
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Swordbird

by Nancy Yi Fan, Reviewed by Emily Gordis

Published January 31, 2016

Swordbird, by Nancy Yi Fan; HarperCollins: New York, 2007; $15.99 Imagine you live in a world of birds, of flight,...
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Counter Clockwise

By Jason Cockcroft, Reviewed by Hayden Rasberry

Published January 22, 2016

Counter Clockwise, by Jason Cockcroft; Katherine Tegen Books: New York, 2009; $15.99 Have you ever read a book that has...
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The Sight

Review Published November 29, 2016 By David Clement-Davies, Reviewed by Talia Lester

The Sight by David Clement-Davies; Dutton Books: New York, 2002; $21.99 When I sat down to read The Sight, I was expecting a predictable good-against-evil, weak-against-strong, love-against-hate type ...
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Where in the World

Review Published November 26, 2016 By Simon French, Reviewed By Bill T. Hallahan.

Where in the World by Simon French; Peachtree Publishers: Atlanta, 2003; $14.95 Have you ever not wanted to do something, but been forced to do it anyway?
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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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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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The Vanishing Point

Review Published November 16, 2016 By Louise Hawes, Reviewed by Chloe Miller

The Vanishing Point, by Louise Hawes; Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2oo4; $17 How would you like if the only thing you loved to do was something that was reserved for males, and you had a close-to...
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Ingrid and the Wolf

Review Published February 8, 2016 By Andre Alods, Reviewed by Boyu Huang

Ingrid and the Wolf, by Andre Alods; Tundra Books: Toronto, zoos; $8.95 When I first looked at the book cover, I imagined how uneventful it would be. But I guess the saying, "Don't judge a book by its...
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The Rhyming Season

Review Published February 8, 2016 By Edward Averett, Reviewed by Alexis Colleen Hosticka

The Rhyming Season, by Edward Averett; Clarion Books: New York, zoo5; $16 When Brenda Jacobsen’s brother Benny died, basketball was never the same again. It wasn't just basketball that changed.
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The Green Glass Sea

Review Published February 3, 2016 By Ellen Kluges, Reviewed by Katherine Tracy

The Green Glass Sea by Ellen Klages; Viking Children's Books: New York, 2006; $16.99 Suze reached in and picked up a book, riffling the pages with a thumb. The Boy Mechanic, she said, snickering.
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Swordbird

Review Published January 31, 2016 by Nancy Yi Fan, Reviewed by Emily Gordis

Swordbird, by Nancy Yi Fan; HarperCollins: New York, 2007; $15.99 Imagine you live in a world of birds, of flight, of complete freedom. Imagine an evil hawk comes along and tries to steal your freed...
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Counter Clockwise

Review Published January 22, 2016 By Jason Cockcroft, Reviewed by Hayden Rasberry

Counter Clockwise, by Jason Cockcroft; Katherine Tegen Books: New York, 2009; $15.99 Have you ever read a book that has changed the way you look at your life? A book that opens your eyes?
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