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the tale of despereaux by kate dicamillo

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Publisher: Candlewick Press Published: 2001 Genre: Juvenile Rating: 4 Summary: A little mouse born in a castle and with big floppy ears meets a princess.  He falls in love.  And then, so Romeo and Juliet-esque, the mouse community banishes him … Continue reading →

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animal crackers by hannah tinti

Posted on December 12, 2010 by

Publisher: Dial Press Published: 2004 Genre: Short story Rating: 2 Okay, so the book is a collection of short stories, which would seem to make a summary somewhat unfeasible.  But I will summarize the patterns and characteristics of the collection … Continue reading →

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comedy in a minor key by hans keilson

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Publisher: Hesperus Press Published: 2010 Translated by: Damion Searls Summary: It is WW II.  And the place is Holland.  A Dutch couple takes in a Jewish refugee named Nico.  But then he dies.  Now the couple must decide what to … Continue reading →

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the charlatan’s boy by jonathan rogers

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Publisher: WaterBrook Press Published: 2010 Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, YA Rating: 4 Summary: A charlatan’s boy, literally a boy employed by a charlatan, tells the story of his adventures in the island nation of Corenwald as he roams from village to … Continue reading →

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for the love of a good book: andrew winer

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

An awesome testimonial on how a good book can change us.  Especially concerning how we read and write. Find the article at Jacket Copy here: School Reading: Andrew Winer on ‘Bleak House’. I say “awesome” because, first, I love Charles … Continue reading →

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arresting god in kathmandu by samrat upadhyay

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Publisher: Mariner Books Published: 2001 Genre: Short story Rating: 1 Update (12/26/10): The sequel to this review here. I decided to read this book because I have made friends from Nepal and I wanted to experience their country and culture.  … Continue reading →

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