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The Big Ideas Of Buster Bickles, Kaley Durney
The Big Ideas Of Buster Bickles, Kaley Durney
Children's Book and Media Review
Buster has many great, big ideas. But his peers think they are all silly ideas and laugh at him. Buster’s mom wants to help Buster, so she takes him to see his Uncle Roswell. Uncle Roswell needs Buster to help him out by coming up with some ideas for his What-If Machine. Buster has plenty of ideas to try, and they keep getting bigger and bigger. Then the ideas get too big, and Buster creates an idea to have the What-If Machine bring them back to reality. Buster and Uncle Roswell are so happy to be back. Buster even has …
The Lost Girl, Audrey Lowther
The Lost Girl, Audrey Lowther
Children's Book and Media Review
Iris and Lark are twins who do everything together—until one day, their parents put them in separate classes and after-school activities. As Iris attends her classes and the after-school program "Camp Awesome," she finds herself constantly worrying about Lark, and eventually realizes that trying to protect her more sensitive, whimsical twin was a big part of how she defined herself. Iris begins to feel lost and distanced from Lark, and finds herself spending more and more time with the strange proprietor of the antique shop across the street from Camp Awesome, Mr. Green. Mr. Green confirms Iris's worst fears for …
The Book Of Dust #1: La Belle Sauvage, Emma Patton
The Book Of Dust #1: La Belle Sauvage, Emma Patton
Children's Book and Media Review
Malcolm Polstead doesn’t have much chance for adventure. His parents run an inn, and he keeps himself entertained by listening to the customers and watching them interact. He visits the nuns at the nearby priory, rides in his boat called La Belle Sauvage, and, of course, is very close with his daemon—a part of Malcolm’s own consciousness that exists in animal form and goes with him everywhere. But there is unrest brewing in Malcolm’s town, and he quickly finds himself involved. It all begins when a baby, Lyra, is brought to the priory to be sheltered and protected by the …
Scooby-Doo: Super Spies, Deborah Le Starge
Scooby-Doo: Super Spies, Deborah Le Starge
Children's Book and Media Review
All the Scooby-Snacks have been eaten, books have been read, and games have been played, and now Scooby and Shaggy are bored. So what do they do? Pretend to be spies, of course! They start by spying on Daphne but discover that she's missing. Now the pair must search the house and piece together the clues. In the end, Daphne returns home, and the mystery is solved.
Maybe A Mermaid, Gabrielle Borg
Maybe A Mermaid, Gabrielle Borg
Children's Book and Media Review
Anthoni Gillis has always dreamed of having a “True Blue Friend,” like her mom, Carrie, had growing up. Constantly moving around hasn’t made that easy, but she thought that maybe this summer would be different. Carrie surprises Anthoni on the last day of school with a packed car and plans to go to the Showboat Resort. Unfortunately, the resort is nothing like she pictured. The summer gets worse when Carrie admits the real reason they came to the Showboat—she is hiding from her debt. The Gillis girls make a plan—meet potentials, sell cosmetic products, and get out of debt by …
The Traitor's Circle #2: The Traitor's Ruin, Karen Abbott
The Traitor's Circle #2: The Traitor's Ruin, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
Sage enjoys tutoring the royal children but her first love is Alex, the captain of the guard, and he has a new assignment as the leader of the king's most elite fighting forces. Sage and Alex are at odds. Alex is horribly afraid for Sage's safety after believing her dead in a previous conflict. Sage, being headstrong and determined, refuses to be left behind. She convinces the Queen to send her as a spy undercover as the prince's tutor with Alex' military expedition. Sage and the prince are targets for a desperate military group that desires to hold them for …
The Darkdeep #1: The Darkdeep, Aubrey Parry
The Darkdeep #1: The Darkdeep, Aubrey Parry
Children's Book and Media Review
When a bully sends Nico’s brand-new quadcopter into the mists of Still Cove, Nico decides to go after it despite the town rumors of a beast that resides there. When he falls in, his friends Emma and Tyler go after him and discover a pool of water that produces strange things when they jump in. As time goes on, the powers of the pool get out of control, and Nico and his friends must figure out how to stop it. They learn to face their fears and save their town from the things the pool produced.
The Traitor's Circle #1: The Traitor's Kiss, Karen Abbott
The Traitor's Circle #1: The Traitor's Kiss, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
Sage is surprised that her uncle has been to the match maker to arrange a marriage interview for her. She suspected he was arranging an apprenticeship, which is what she wanted. Sage tries for her Aunt and Uncle's sake to behave but doesn't quite succeed. The matchmaker offers her an apprenticeship instead. Sage's observation skills and people skills quickly make her invaluable. The qualified brides are given a military excort to the Concordium and Sage is brought along to assist the matchmaker. She soon begins to fall for the military spy, Ash. No one in this marriage mishmash is who …
Wing & Claw #2: Cavern Of Secrets, Lindsey Smith
Wing & Claw #2: Cavern Of Secrets, Lindsey Smith
Children's Book and Media Review
For Raffa, hunted by guards and far from home, things go from bad to worse. Raffa, his recently deafened cousin, Garith, and his friend, Kuma, are on the run from the Chancellor and her guards, and are in hiding in the mountains. When Raffa finds a plant that he has never before seen, he begins to experiment with it until he finds that it could potentially be an antidote for the toxin that the Chancellor is using to control animals back in her compound. When he finds out that the Chancellor is actually targeting some of her own people, Raffa …
The Remarkable Journey Of Coyote Sunrise, Katharine Davidson
The Remarkable Journey Of Coyote Sunrise, Katharine Davidson
Children's Book and Media Review
Five years ago, Coyote and her father Rodeo hit the road in an old school bus and never looked back. Until now, Coyote has loved this wild adventure. But one day, Coyote finds out that the old park in her hometown is being torn up and replaced with road. It was in that park five years and ten days ago that she, her mom, and her two sisters buried a box of memories, ten days before Coyote's mom ad sisters were killed in a car accident. Coyote has to somehow convince Rodeo to drive all the way back to Washington, …
Leaning On Water, Karen Abbott
Leaning On Water, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
Livinthea (Livi) Park is the top pilot at the Galactic. She has an intuitive feel for flight and fine-tuned reflexes that are almost too good to be true. Unbeknownst to everyone, including Livi herself, Livi carries the Mark of Dresden—a rare mutation that makes it possible for her blood to assimilate into nanobots that can enhance her abilities and prolong her life. When she is discovered by the Quadrati, a drone race intent on the destruction of humans, Livi must choose to remain human or become a Bionic, a human who has undergone the nanobot transformation. Friendships, loyalties, and determination …
The Last Voyage Of Poe Blythe, Beverly Jones
The Last Voyage Of Poe Blythe, Beverly Jones
Children's Book and Media Review
Poe Blythe is living in a futuristic world, but her heart is stuck in the past. She has lost her true love at the hands of evil, and she vows to get revenge. When Poe is named captain of a new journey on the ship she has invested so much in, she has no idea just what is in store for her and her crew. This voyage will not be a safe one and not everyone will survive. Gold will not be the only thing Poe Blythe discovers as she traverses the haunting river waters.
Whatever After #11: Two Peas In A Pod, Erica Sonzogni
Whatever After #11: Two Peas In A Pod, Erica Sonzogni
Children's Book and Media Review
Abby and Jonah find a magic mirror in their new house. The mirror lands them in the Princess and the Pea story. The people in the castle think that Abby is their missing princess because she cannot sleep on top of all of the mattresses. Abby does not like being in charge, so she holds a contest in order to find the rightful princess. Abby looks for a princess who is brave, smart, and creative. When Abby is about to crown the princess, Prince Micha captures Abby, Jonah, and the contestants because he wants to rule. Using everyone’s talents, Abby …
Sofia The First: Sofia Takes The Lead, Beverly Jones
Sofia The First: Sofia Takes The Lead, Beverly Jones
Children's Book and Media Review
Sweet Sofia is off on an adventure with her troop of Buttercups. Their mission is to perform certain tasks and earn special badges and pins. Sofia is determined to get the sunflower pin and the Buttercups' nature hike is the perfect place to accomplish her goal. There is only one problem: Baileywick is coming along to help keep Sofia safe, but his overprotective ways are keeping the independent princess from completing tasks on her own. Sofia will have to find a way to distance herself from Baileywick if she wants to get the sunflower pin on this trip!
Bella Lost And Found, Kaley Durney
Bella Lost And Found, Kaley Durney
Children's Book and Media Review
Bella is a house cat in a lighthouse and longs for adventure on the sea. One day Bella decides to leave the lighthouse and go to the beach where she finds a boat. By accident she is swept to sea, where she meets a friendly whale who tries to help her find her way home. Then Bella meets an octopus who directs her to the beach. Once at the beach, Bella seeks help from the seagulls, but they fly too high and fast for Bella to keep up. Bella starts to become sad because she wants to go home. But …
Master Diplexito And Mr. Scant #1: The Thief's Apprentice, Becky Jamieson
Master Diplexito And Mr. Scant #1: The Thief's Apprentice, Becky Jamieson
Children's Book and Media Review
Young Master Oliver Diplexito is bored with his life, where nothing more exciting than school ever takes place. However, that all changes when Oliver learns that his father’s butler is a famous thief known as Ruminating Claw. The Claw, or Mr. Scant as he is normally called, goes around “stealing” and then returning valuables to highly protected places, such as national museums. Oliver discovers that Mr. Scant only steals from the original thieves to return the stolen property, and so he happily becomes his apprentice. They manage to rescue Mr. Scant’s brother from the evil secret society that had been …
The Greatest Adventure, Jana Carter
The Greatest Adventure, Jana Carter
Children's Book and Media Review
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Royal Bastards #2: City Of Bastards, Karen Abbott
Royal Bastards #2: City Of Bastards, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
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The Notebook Of Doom #7: Flurry Of The Snombies, Karen Abbott
The Notebook Of Doom #7: Flurry Of The Snombies, Karen Abbott
Children's Book and Media Review
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Wing & Claw #1: Forest Of Wonders, Lindsey Smith
Wing & Claw #1: Forest Of Wonders, Lindsey Smith
Children's Book and Media Review
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The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Carlos Gets The Sneezes, Beverly Jones
The Magic School Bus Rides Again: Carlos Gets The Sneezes, Beverly Jones
Children's Book and Media Review
Ms. Frizzle and the Magic School Bus ride again! In this installment of the beloved series, Carlos wants to add a new addition to the classroom: a pet rat named Ratney. But when Carlos starts to sneeze and just can't stop, the class and Ms. Frizzle go on a trip in the Magic School Bus right into Carlos's nose. There they will learn all about the immune system and try to find out just what exactly is causing Carlos's case of "achoos."
Orphan Island, Amanda Bishop
Orphan Island, Amanda Bishop
Children's Book and Media Review
Once a year a boat arrives, delivering a child and taking one away. This is the nature of life on the mysterious island inhabited only by children. Jinny is now the oldest child on the island, and the newest arrival, Ess, is in her charge. Jinny ponders what it means to be a role model and teacher to the young girl and debates what it means to leave the island and the only family she has ever known. Life progresses on the island and Jinny finds herself growing older and more different than her peers. When the boat returns a …