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Journey of a girl becoming a refugee

The Day War Came by Nicola Davies

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Somehow, I missed The Day War Came when it came out in September 2018. Nicola Davies has presented current events, but this viewpoint is not always addressed. This is a five not because it is the best book ever, but because it is different. The subject has been done before (refugee children) but is done in a non-preachy manner. Nor is it about one specific group of people. I assumed Syrian due to the illustrations, but it really could be anytime or any place. I was getting World War Two London vibes at one point. Though, other images (shoes floating […]

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2/14/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:43 |

A different kind of Wild one….

Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky Fruitcake by Barbra Park

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In case you are not familiar with Junie B. Jones, she is a popular book series with the older first to younger third grade reader. She has several books in her series, take-offs and more. However, parents are not always a fan. She uses the words “dumb” and “stupid” to talk about things and people. Her actions are not “parent friendly” as well. (book 5) was my first, and most likely, last read in the Barbra Park series. I am torn about promoting this book. I know why kids like it: Junie is every kid. She says and does things […]

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2/8/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:37 |

Watch out for pesky sisters running away and open graves to the underworld

Graveyard Shakes by Laura Terry

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I have mentioned before the fun thing about working in a bookstore is that you never know what you will find to read. I was waiting for a report to send (takes about 15 minutes) and instead of trying to find actual work, I picked up a book on our return shelf (sadly, yes unsold books must go back to the vendors) and in that 15 minutes I was over half way through Graveyard Shakes by Laura Terry. My first thought was, “I like these ghosts. They are funny. Naughty. But funny.” I found the one that pulled the head […]

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2/7/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:35 |

What would you do if you were arrested for wearing pants?

Mary Wears What She Wants by Keith Negley

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Mary Wears What She Wants and there is nothing you can do about it! Well, there is something you could do: You can make fun of her, tell her she is not “lady like” by wearing pants, protest, yell and make her feel bad about herself. Or you could support her. Keith Negley has taken the real-life story of Mary Edwards Walker of Oswego, New York and made a fiction story about the day Mary decided she did not like wearing dresses (with all their limitations) and started wearing pants. The results, of course, are obvious for the times. The […]

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1/28/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:27 |

What do you need more? A good book or a good hug? How about a book ABOUT a hug?

I Need a Hug by Aaron Blabey

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I Need a Hug is a year-round reading book, but also a great book for the upcoming holiday of President’s Day! (Oh wait, wrong kind of snake). Kidding aside, it is a sweet Valentine’s Day book. That “prickly thing” (a porcupine) wants a hug! Just a little cuddle! But all the other characters (Joe and Ken and such) rhyme their very strong No! Along with running away. Quickly! But at the end they are all just as quickly coming back! Do they want a hug after all? (Enter another critter looking for a kiss). Spoiler: It is an obvious ending. […]

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1/23/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:23 |

Passing with flying color

Penguin Flies Home by Lita Judge

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Penguin Flies Home.  Okay. As did a lot of penguins over the years. What makes this one special Lita Judge? The illustrations make the “Penguins do not fly” story unique. Even though Lynn Munsinger comes to mind when viewing them. This is a companion book to Flight School. While it helps to have read Flight School, this is a stand-alone story. It is a sweet story about being yourself and that you can be friends with people even if they have different dreams then you do. There are sweet illustrations as well. The colors are fabulous. They have fun details. […]

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1/17/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:20 |

THIS REVIEW: might not be a popular opinion. But it is mine after this reading of it.

When Sadness Is at Your Door by Eva Eland

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This is going to be a very popular book. It is going to win awards for context and for the illustrations. It will be talked about, promoted and probably go out of stock for a while at vendors/publisher. If you have not read this book people are going to think you have two heads. And it is going to be one of those books that if you do not like it, people will think something is wrong with you. BUT do not be afraid to say “It does not do it for me. Thank you for the opportunity to read it […]

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1/15/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:19 |

Proudly Perfectly Peculiar

The Peculiar Possum by Tracey Hecht

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The Peculiar Possum is one of a series. I do not know which number but know that there are several in the older easy reader level (I would say ages high first up to medium second grade), as well as a few novels for (according to Amazon aged 7 to 12. But not having read them, I am unsure if this is correct. I find their ages tend to be a bit on the young side, to be honest). The premise of this one is a pangolin, a sugar-glider and a fox are friends. There are the typical personalities: the […]

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1/15/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:18 |


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