Cannonball Read 10

Sticking it to Cancer One Book at a Time

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BlackRaven

I love to read! (Especially young adult and middle readers. Though recently I am on a picture book kick). I have had family and friends who have had cancer. I'm a fun & crazy kid once you get to know me!

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You are bound to find something that speaks to you

Bound by Claire Schwartz

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Bound is one of the shortest books I have probably ever read. The longest poem is several pages long, but it is just a bunch of blacked out text. It is called (black box). I cannot put the symbol here as it is literally the black box/line that is used to block out wording in important documents. I am assuming this is the real speech of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. I will call this poem “IPMBN” just to make it easier. If this is the real speech given by the Prime Minister before the joint session of congress on […]

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9/18/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:363 |

There once was a young man from California who writes better poems then I can imagine!

Helium by Rudy Francisco

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Helium is the debut poetry collection by Rudy Francisco. The publisher description says he has “defined poetry for a generation of new readers.” And he does have a modern take with his poetry about love, race, living and even his depression. He is easy to read and has great tidbits of relatable words.   Having done a bit of research, it looks like Francisco has published with some self-published items, but this is his debut with Button Poetry. And I am excited to say I will look for more of his work because of Helium. Even when he is speaking […]

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9/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:362 |

An Elderly Lady might be up to no good but she is one Hell of an old broad!

An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten

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This is Two Heads Are Better Than One review. The below review is from our website from one of the staff members who liked it. I have to admit, this could have easily been my cover book. However, even with the really cool and nifty cover and awesome title I probably still if had not be for Sarah K. tell me that she, Sarah D. and Tambra loved this book. This review is from Tabmra. “I hope that I am as feisty, but perhaps not as murderous, as Maud when I am in my 80s! This marvelous collection of dark […]

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9/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:361 |

Elmore, a warmhearted porcupine who’s desperate to make friends….does!

Elmore by Holly Hobbie.

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Elmore is the latest gem by the Toot and Puddle creator, Holly Hobbie. Elmore is a loveably prickly porcupine with a big prickly problem. His quills. How can Elmore find a way to make friends when nobody wants to get near him due to the fact he will poke them with those same said quills? He cannot help it, he is a porcupine after all.   Over all this is a sweet story about a porcupine trying to make friends and the ups and downs that occur in the process. However, the one little quirk that I did not care […]

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9/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:360 |

The Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans

Rice from Heaven: The Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans by Tina M. Cho

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Based on a true story, Rice from Heaven: The Secret Mission to Feed North Koreans gives a softer view of a very true hardship the people of North Korea face. When a village in South Korea decides to secretly send balloons filled with rice to feed the hungry people of North Korea, they are faced with many obstacles: the other villagers do not want to give aide to the enemy. The North Korean soldiers could see the balloons and shoot them down. They do not know if the people get the food as everything is done in a way that […]

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9/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:359 |

Louise is a brave, fearless, feathered chicken. Yes. Chicken.

Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken by Kate DiCamillo

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Louise wants adventure. So, she leaves her cozy home and journey out into the wide world. She finds pirates, sunken ships, ferocious lions, circus fun and one exotic land where her sister chickens are held captive!   Yes, chickens. Louise is a brave, fearless, feathered chicken.   Kate DiCamillo and Harry Bliss had teamed up before Good Rosie! with Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken. The great humor of DiCamillo’s text is paired with the signature humorous illustrations of Bliss. Our fearless Louise’s story is set up in chapters, but still in the picture book format. This unique format allows […]

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9/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:358 |

Come along for the ride

Saige (American Girl Today: Saige Book 1) by Jessie Haas

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This is my Home, Something, Home read. Jessie Haas is a Vermont author and a patron of the bookstore I work at. She and her husband, Michael Daley (also an amazing author), stopped by the store one day and I had the pleasure of becoming friendly with them both.   Saige is a very typical an American Girl story. This young girl is spunky, nervous, must deal with family and friends issues. Plus, she will grow and make mistakes along the way. She has interests like any girl (likes her friends, family, animals, art, likes horses, painting and more). Saige […]

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9/17/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:357 |

Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse or does he?

Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse by Marcy Campbell

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Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse by Marcy Campbell has some interesting elements. It is a softer version (text and illustration wise) of Enemy Pie by Derek Munson. Chloe, the narrator of our story knows that Adrian cannot have a horse. Why? Because he cannot have a horse in town. Or in his small house. Or the fact it takes a lot of money to take care of a horse and he has raggedy clothing. It is not until her mother gives her a lesson in empathy that Chole realizes that Adrian has the best horse ever. This is […]

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9/14/2018 | 's CBR10 Review No:356 |


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