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Triss

By Brian Jacques, Reviewed by Andrew Glick

Published November 27, 2016

Triss by Brian Jacques; Philomel Books: New York, 2002; $23.99 A book of adventures. Comic and distinct personalities. Several story...
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The Ballad of Sir Dinadan

By Gerald Morris, Reviewed by Nikki Friedman

Published November 26, 2016

The Ballad of Sir Dinadan by Gerald Morris; Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2003; $15 "What do you want to be when...
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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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Willow and Twig

By Jean Little, Reviewed by Susanna Cai

Published November 26, 2016

Willow and Twig by Jean Little; Viking: New York, 2000; $15.99 Most people can relate to having an annoying little...
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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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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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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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Once Upon a Marigold

By Jean Ferris, Reviewed by Kaitlyn Gerber

Published November 17, 2016

Once Upon a Marigold, by Jean Ferris; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 2002; $17 What if you were a princess who...
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Triss

Review Published November 27, 2016 By Brian Jacques, Reviewed by Andrew Glick

Triss by Brian Jacques; Philomel Books: New York, 2002; $23.99 A book of adventures. Comic and distinct personalities. Several story lines that wittily intertwine together, make the book Triss by Bria...
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The Ballad of Sir Dinadan

Review Published November 26, 2016 By Gerald Morris, Reviewed by Nikki Friedman

The Ballad of Sir Dinadan by Gerald Morris; Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2003; $15 "What do you want to be when you grow up?" All of us children have been plagued by that awful question time and...
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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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Willow and Twig

Review Published November 26, 2016 By Jean Little, Reviewed by Susanna Cai

Willow and Twig by Jean Little; Viking: New York, 2000; $15.99 Most people can relate to having an annoying little brother that is "Velcro-ed" to you wherever you go, or to counting on your grandma fo...
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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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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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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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Once Upon a Marigold

Review Published November 17, 2016 By Jean Ferris, Reviewed by Kaitlyn Gerber

Once Upon a Marigold, by Jean Ferris; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 2002; $17 What if you were a princess who lived a perfect, happy life except for one minor problem—your mother kept trying to marry yo...
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