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Piecing Me Together, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Piecing Me Together, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Jade wants her life to expand, but it seems like the doors that are open to others will always be closed to her. She is poor and black, so even though she attends a private school, her life is limited. But then she gets the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program called Woman to Woman. She knows she was only selected because she is “at risk,” but she decides to do it because it could mean getting money for college. At first, Jade just goes through the motions, but Woman to Woman quickly begins to make an impact on …

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Pass Go And Collect $200: The Real Story Of How Monopoly Was Invented, Taylor Harris Dec 2018

Pass Go And Collect $200: The Real Story Of How Monopoly Was Invented, Taylor Harris

Children's Book and Media Review

America’s favorite game, Monopoly, seems like it’s been around forever. But where did it start? Contrary to popular belief, Charles Darrow was not the one to first come up with the concept for the game, though he did play a large part in how it ended up. Back in 1903, Lizzie Magie invented the game and filed a patent for it. Learn how through a long series of changes and being passed around, her version of The Landlord’s Game eventually morphed into the Monopoly that we all know and love.

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Nimona, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Nimona, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Ballister Blackheart is a notorious villain with a new sidekick: a shapeshifting girl who’s little more than a kid. The two of them have all sorts of plans for the kingdom, but the truth is that not all of them are evil plans. In fact, most of the plans use science to expose all the dishonesty being fed to the public by the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics. But they’re still the villains, aren’t they? As Nimona and Blackheart become closer, Nimona teaches Ballister how to enjoy himself and see that he is capable of so much more than …

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Nanna's Button Tin, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Nanna's Button Tin, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

A little girl needs a very special button. It must be just the right size and the perfect color to replace a missing eye on her beloved teddy bear. Grandma's button tin is the place to look, and it is full of stories. Her grandmother tells her the story of each one. Nanna was wearing a green button the day she met Grandpa, an angel shaped one kept her safe when she was sick, and a yellow one was on the outfit she wore home from the hospital. At last they find just the right button and Nanna sews it …

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My Name Is Victoria, Kenzie Pierce Dec 2018

My Name Is Victoria, Kenzie Pierce

Children's Book and Media Review

Miss V. Conroy is an ordinary eleven-year-old girl living in England, but she is given an extraordinary opportunity when her father takes her to Kensington Palace to become Princess Victoria’s companion. Miss V.’s father is the advisor to the Duchess of Kent, and he takes the princess’ safety very seriously. The princess, however, is convinced that Sir Conroy is imprisoning her with his strict “system.” Princess Victoria’s hatred for Sir Conroy and her sickly, irritable disposition makes it difficult for Miss V. to be a good companion initially; however, the two girls become the best of friends as they spend …

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My Little Sister And Me, Beverly Jones Dec 2018

My Little Sister And Me, Beverly Jones

Children's Book and Media Review

Big brother is so proud and excited that he gets to walk his little sister home from the bus stop for the first time. He performs his brotherly duties well as he protects her from a big dog and a sudden thunderstorm. He also keeps his sister on track to home, since she finds herself easily distracted. Their walk home from school turns out to be quite an adventure, and little sister even teaches her big brother a thing or two. When the siblings arrive home, Mom is so proud. The duo are closer than ever, and they are now …

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March: Book Three, Emma Patton Dec 2018

March: Book Three, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

By 1963, the Civil Rights movement had many supporters, but it still had a long way to go before finally achieving the magnitude of change that its fighters were seeking. Support was split up into different activist groups which all had the same ultimate goal of equality, but had different ideas about how to achieve that goal. John Lewis served as Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during these pivotal years. Amidst mounting tension between various Civil Rights groups, empty promises for change from the White House, and continued violence at the hands of local authorities, Lewis was …

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Lucky Little Things, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Lucky Little Things, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

Emma is struggling with the death of her mother's best friend, who was a second mother to her and a bringer of magic into her life. This particular morning, however, there is a letter waiting under the door with Emma's name on it. The letter holds a magical promise: ten small wishes that Emma writes down will come true as long as she doesn't tell another living human. The letter starts Emma on a road of adventure as she wonders who it came from and what luck really is. When Emma finds out who sent the first letter and the …

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Love, Amalia, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Love, Amalia, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

Saying goodbye stinks, Amalia decides when her best friend, Martha, moves away. More than losing a friend, it’s as if only-child Amalia is losing a sister, and she is mad at Martha. Now they can’t giggle in class together or enjoy weekly visits to Amalia’s grandmother, Abuelita. Just when her self-pity is at its peak, Amalia receives even more devastating news—Abuelita has died. Reeling from the loss, Amalia doesn’t want to talk to her unfamiliar relatives in town from Mexico and Costa Rica. All she wants to do is curl up in her bed and cry over memories of Abuelita. …

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Little Helpers: Animals On The Job, Hannah Webb Dec 2018

Little Helpers: Animals On The Job, Hannah Webb

Children's Book and Media Review

There are helpers all around us, sometimes taking the form of teachers and parents. Sometimes, a helper could be a trusted friend you look up to. But sometimes, rather than looking up, you’ve got to look down to spot a little helper! This book gives children a look into the world of service and therapy animals. The book illustrates and explains some common and some unexpected animals that help their owners with a variety of things, ranging from shyness to low blood pressure to blindness. This picture book tells readers about the importance of animal helpers in our world and …

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Little Enzo: Enzo's Very Scary Halloween, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Little Enzo: Enzo's Very Scary Halloween, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

The world at Halloween is a scary place for a dog. While Enzo’s owner, Zoë, is perfectly at ease with the jack-o-lanterns coming to life and the ghosts, spiders, and gravestones infiltrating the neighborhood, Enzo grows more and more on edge, believing magic is real. The night of Halloween climaxes in another chase—Enzo versus his visions of dragons, witches, and skeletons. Zoë and her friends come to the rescue, explaining him that it’s all pretend, and Enzo celebrates alongside the band of trick-or-treaters.

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Little Enzo: Enzo Races In The Rain!, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Little Enzo: Enzo Races In The Rain!, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

A rambunctious dog is adopted, named, and lost on his first day home. Named after a race car driver for his passion for speed, Enzo loves the car ride home, but he needs room to run. Enzo wiggles out his doggy door and through a hole in the backyard fence. Tumbling into the street, Enzo runs into traffic and causes an uproar in the city, just as a storm rolls in. While Enzo’s new owners—a young girl named Zoë and her dad, Denny—search for him, Enzo follows his instincts and his nose to find their home, despite the downpour.

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Little Enzo: Enzo And The Fourth Of July Races, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Little Enzo: Enzo And The Fourth Of July Races, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

In a reversal of roles, Zoë and Denny race while Enzo, the dog, tries to keep up. At the racetrack on Fourth of July weekend, a peer taunts Zoë for signing up for the Kids Kart Race. Intimidated, Zoë scratches her name off the list. Meanwhile, her dad, Denny Swift, has trouble concentrating on his own racing out of worry for Zoë’s choice. Later, Denny and Zoë work together to inspect the corners of the track and find places they can speed up or brake differently. As Zoë and Denny practice and become more confident, Enzo runs back and forth …

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Little Enzo: Enzo And The Christmas Tree Hunt, Leah Christopher Dec 2018

Little Enzo: Enzo And The Christmas Tree Hunt, Leah Christopher

Children's Book and Media Review

Back for a snowy adventure this time, Enzo the dog and Zoë and Denny, his owners, head to the Christmas tree farm. But none of the trees match Zoë’s idea of perfect as she ventures farther into the forest. Soon, caught in a snowstorm, Enzo and Zoë get separated from her father. Although Enzo can’t speak, he does his best to comfort Zoë under a tree. Then he gets an idea—he howls to the dogs they saw pulling sleds. Reunited with Zoë, Denny reassures her: “Sometimes kids get lost. But dads will never stop looking for them—always know that.” And …

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Life As We Knew It, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Life As We Knew It, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Miranda never appreciated her normal teenage life. After an asteroid throws the moon off its normal orbit, “normal” becomes a thing of the past. The moon’s gravity alters tidal patterns and tsunamis destroy coastal towns. Volcanoes that have been dormant for centuries begin erupting and the air is perpetually filled with ash, blocking the sun from reaching the ground and lowering the temperature. The most reliable institutions, like the government and schools, try their best to maintain order, but quickly fall apart as life becomes a game of survival. As Miranda and her family fight to survive, they must find …

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Let's Explore Liquids, Ariel Woodbury Dec 2018

Let's Explore Liquids, Ariel Woodbury

Children's Book and Media Review

Let's Explore Liquids provides valuable information for children about the science behind liquids. Matter can be in the form of a liquid, solid or gas. Liquids flow and don't have a particular shape. They can be hard to hold. When liquids get hot, they begin to boil, and the liquid evaporates and becomes a gas. The gas can also change back into a liquid. When liquids get cold, they freeze and become solid. When they get warm again, they change back into a liquid.

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League Of Archers #2: The Stolen Crown, Tessa Mcmillan Dec 2018

League Of Archers #2: The Stolen Crown, Tessa Mcmillan

Children's Book and Media Review

Ellie and her League of Archers have been fighting against Lord de Lays by providing a haven for destitute villagers affected by his tyranny. With no other choice, the League begins stealing from the rich to help the forest refugees. One of Ellie’s stealing adventures goes horribly wrong when she witnesses King John’s murder, a plot devised by de Lays to take over the throne. Luckily, de Lays’ son, Stephen, helps Ellie escape and then later begs to join the League. Ellie reluctantly agrees, and Stephen’s presence begins to splinter the League’s tight knit bond. Later, the League hears that …

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Incredible Sports Trivia: Fun Facts And Quizzes, Mavanee Farnsworth Dec 2018

Incredible Sports Trivia: Fun Facts And Quizzes, Mavanee Farnsworth

Children's Book and Media Review

Incredible Sports Trivia Fun Facts and Quizzes addresses several sports and is filled with fun facts about the activities. For instance, readers will learn that Michael Phelps has taken home twenty-three gold medals, which is more than most countries have in their entirety. Readers will also find 'famous firsts' among the pages, such as Tom Morris, the first ever golfer to hit a hole-in-one. The pages are filled with trivia and fun facts that all sports lovers will enjoy.

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If Wendell Had A Walrus, Sydnee Burr Dec 2018

If Wendell Had A Walrus, Sydnee Burr

Children's Book and Media Review

Dreaming of getting a pet, Wendell sets his sights on a walrus. He just knows if he could find a walrus, it will make the best pet! Finding a walrus proves to be trickier than he imagines. The pet store doesn't sell them. Wendell decides the only thing to do is to write his future pet walrus a letter, throw it into the sea in a bottle, and wait. While sitting on a rock and waiting for his new best friend to swim to shore, Wendell meets another boy who has the same idea, but for a pet whale. They …

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I Am Drums, Katelyn Osborn Dec 2018

I Am Drums, Katelyn Osborn

Children's Book and Media Review

Sam just can’t stop drumming. She drums on her notebook during classes, on her one lonely drum in symphonic band, and on her desk drum set after school when she’s supposed to be doing her homework. She’s constantly dreaming about the day her parents will buy her a drum set. Unfortunately, that doesn’t look like that’ll happen anytime soon, since her dad’s job doesn’t pay as much as it used to. If Sam wants lessons she’ll have to pay for them herself, so she comes up with a plan to make enough money to take private drum lessons. But her …

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Hoot & Olive: Brave Enough For Two, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Hoot & Olive: Brave Enough For Two, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

Friends can be brave for each other. Olive's stuffed owl wants to try some adventurous new things, like flying with balloons and climbing trees. These things make Olive nervous, but Hoot assures her that he is brave enough for both of them. Then when owl needs some encouragement, Olive tells him that she will be brave enough for two this time.

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Highly Illogical Behavior, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Highly Illogical Behavior, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Solomon hasn’t been outside in three years, since a panic attack at school ended with him splashing around in the school’s fountain. Solomon is content to live out the rest of his life indoors to minimize panic attacks, no matter how much his parents encourage him to branch out. But then he meets Lisa, a girl who has set her sights on a scholarship to study psychology and needs an essay topic. Lisa is certain that if she could just meet Solomon and establish a bond of trust, she can use what she knows about psychology to get him to …

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Heartwood Hotel #1: A True Home, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Heartwood Hotel #1: A True Home, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

Mona's house is swept away in a storm. The homeless mouse wanders looking for a new home until she comes to the Heartwood Hotel. Mr. Heartwood offers Mona a place to spend the night in exchange for helping the maid, a squirrel named Tilly. Tilly is not happy about it, but comforts herself that it is only for one night. In the morning Mr. Heartwood offers Mona a position through the fall and Tilly is dismayed again. Mona soon feels at home among the employees and guests and even saves the hotel from a sleepy bear with her courage and …

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Heartbeat, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Heartbeat, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

A new baby whale grows within her mother with one heartbeat strong and sure. She is born, and together the mother and child sing songs in unison until a whaling vessel surrounds them with harpoons. Tragedy ensues and an expansive look at the many ways whale products have advanced mankind is shown in picture after picture. Then a little girl's heart begins to beat in tune with the whale's and the harmony of life throughout the universe begins to heal and the missing beat begins anew.

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He Said She Said, Katie Irion Dec 2018

He Said She Said, Katie Irion

Children's Book and Media Review

Omar “T-Diddy” Smalls, the star of South Carolina State Championship football team, has everything going for him. What he doesn’t have, however, is a cause. That is, until he meets Claudia Clarke. After meeting Claudia at a party, T-Diddy decides that she is the one for him. He quickly learns, however, that she won’t fall for his usual charms and decides the only way to “win” her is to invest in something she’s interested in: state-wide funding cuts for the arts programs in public schools. T-Diddy decides to rally his high school to protest the cuts. Between his charm and …

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Good Rosie!, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Good Rosie!, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

Rosie is a sweet little terrier who lives alone with her master and she is mostly content, but she doesn't have any friends. One day while walking Rosie through the park, her master decides to try the dog park. At first Rosie is put off by a giant St. Bernard with somewhat startling drool habits and size. Then she feels uncomfortable around Fifi, a tiny breed in a rhinestone collar who seems a bit too jumpy and yappy. Just then the big old Bernard takes the entire little dog into his mouth and begins to shake her just like he …

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Girl Mans Up, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Girl Mans Up, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Everyone seems confused about who Pen Oliveira is trying to be. She dresses like a boy, acts like a boy, and likes girls, so maybe she’s trying to be a boy. But Pen Oliveira isn’t trying to be anything. She’s trying to figure out how to be her most authentic self. She’s trying to figure out how to get her friends to quit taking advantage of her and start treating her like a person. She’s trying to figure out how to navigate romantic relationships. She’s trying to figure out to honor her immigrant parents when they seem set on disrespecting …

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Girl Made Of Stars, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Girl Made Of Stars, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Mara is lucky to have Owen in her life. He’s her twin brother and one of her best friends. But when Hannah, one of Mara’s best friends, accuses Owen of raping her, all of Mara’s relationships turn complicated. Mara’s ex-girlfriend Charlie begs Mara to face reality and believe Hannah’s word. Hannah is emotionally broken in the aftermath of her trauma but desperately wants to connect. However, Mara’s parents insist that Hannah must be mistaken and are standing by their son’s word no matter what. Mara wishes she could do the same, but something tells her that Owen might not be …

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George, Emma Patton Dec 2018

George, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

George has a boy’s body so everyone thinks she must be a boy, but her dream is to one day live life as the girl she knows she is. Her class at school is doing a performance of Charlotte’s Web and, even though the role of Charlotte is a girl’s part, George knows that she is meant to have the part. It could be the perfect way to show her family and friends who she really is and that it’s not as strange as they might think. But even if she doesn’t get the part, George knows that she can’t …

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Floaty, Beverly Jones Dec 2018

Floaty, Beverly Jones

Children's Book and Media Review

Floaty is a very special dog who receives his name from sewing fanatic Mr. Raisin. The elderly Mr. Raisin finds a package on his doorstep that contains the high-flying dog. Mr. Raisin grows to love the unexpected pet immensely, and he is heartbroken when Floaty's leash breaks during one of their walks and the dog floats away into the unknown. Mr. Raisin's sewing skills come in handy when he makes a giant hot-air balloon and uses it to rescue Floaty and bring him back home again.

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