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Dreamfall #1: Dreamfall, Braxton Church Dec 2018

Dreamfall #1: Dreamfall, Braxton Church

Children's Book and Media Review

When an experimental procedure to cure insomnia goes wrong, Cata, Fergus, and five other teenagers are trapped in a world created by their own nightmares. When they wake up in this world they call Dreamfall, none of them remember how they got there. Nightmare after nightmare, the group must fight for survival and discover exactly what’s going on—because if they die in Dreamfall, they will die in reality. Meanwhile, Jaime, an intern working with the project tries to discover what’s happening to the seven patients. In his search he discovers the thing that threatens the patients the most is not …

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Dragonfly Song, Margo Isabell Dec 2018

Dragonfly Song, Margo Isabell

Children's Book and Media Review

A young girl named Aissa races against all odds in order to win her freedom. Unliked by many, and considered "bad luck" by all, this "No Name" girl is determined to offer herself as tribute and win the bull dances at the Bull King's ruthless games.

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Disappeared, Meagan Andrus Dec 2018

Disappeared, Meagan Andrus

Children's Book and Media Review

Siblings Emiliano and Sara are relatively content with their simple lives in Mexico until Sara's best friend disappears one day after work. She is one of many young girls who have gone missing in the city recently, but thanks to the corrupt state police, nothing is happening. Sara, a reporter, attempts to put together clues and hints in order to find her friend and the other girls. Emiliano is trying to grow his business while trying to court the beautiful Perla Rubi. He gets an opportunity to participate in some drug trafficking, but experiences turmoil over the decision. Sara's actions …

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Dear Libby: Will You Answer My Questions About Friendship, Taylor Harris Dec 2018

Dear Libby: Will You Answer My Questions About Friendship, Taylor Harris

Children's Book and Media Review

Answering real questions from real teenagers, Dear Libby offers kind advice for those with questions about friendship. Written in question-answer format, Libby Kiszner takes the concerns of anonymous youth and strives to provide guidance for their concerns. Knowing and caring for one’s self is a major focus of the book, as Libby explains it is the foundation from where you can reach out and connect with others. Exploring self, growth, and friendship, this book addresses many common anxieties of teenagers.

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Daughter Of Deep Silence, Meagan Andrus Dec 2018

Daughter Of Deep Silence, Meagan Andrus

Children's Book and Media Review

When Frances Mace was fourteen, she survived the mass slaughter on and subsequent sinking of the luxury yacht Persephone. Her parents were killed, and her best friend Libby died minutes before she and Frances were rescued at sea by Libby's father. Frances wants to find to find out why the murders and carnage aboard the ship were covered up by the only two other survivors: Senator Wells and his son, Grayson. Now, four years later, Frances has re-entered society as Libby, and she has dark plans of revenge. The first thing she has to do is get close to Grayson …

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Crow Smarts: Inside The Brain Of The World's Brightest Bird, Kristie Hinckley Dec 2018

Crow Smarts: Inside The Brain Of The World's Brightest Bird, Kristie Hinckley

Children's Book and Media Review

Crows are usually thought of as dark, creepy animals, but the findings of Gavin Hunt, a scientist who studies New Caledonian crows, give a different picture. Crows are actually the world’s brightest birds. They use tools, like humans, and creatively capture their prey. The author and photographer make readers feel like they’re in New Caledonia studying crows. Next time readers hear crows communicating, they might think twice about their obnoxious sound, and more about what it might mean.

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Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets Of The World’S Favorite Treat, Katherine Martin Dec 2018

Chocolate: Sweet Science & Dark Secrets Of The World’S Favorite Treat, Katherine Martin

Children's Book and Media Review

The world’s fascination with chocolate is not something new. It started a long time before the New World was discovered. Taking cacao from the Americas, Spaniards spread a chocolate obsession throughout Europe. Although chocolate was originally a beverage, over time it has turned into a confectionery treat. Currently, the world of chocolate is concerned with whether the cocoa beans are grown using fair trade.

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Children Of The Past: Archaeology And The Lives Of Kids, Katherine Martin Dec 2018

Children Of The Past: Archaeology And The Lives Of Kids, Katherine Martin

Children's Book and Media Review

With the help of archaeologists, the secret of what has happened in the past becomes clearer. Historians have studied the measurements of handprints, fingerprints, and footprints to discover that many paintings and markings were in fact created by children rather than adults. All throughout history, children have left their mark in different ways. Through studying what these children have left behind, young readers learn they are not too different from children of the past.

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Bruce #2: Hotel Bruce, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Bruce #2: Hotel Bruce, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

Bruce has four goose-babies that readers met in Mother Bruce, and like any good parent he heads South with them for the winter. He has a huge surprise waiting for him when he arrives home. Three mice have turned his wonderful home into a hotel. The nerve of some rodents! Drama ensues when Bruce tries to reclaim his home and his baby geese who have become the hotel's bell hops. Bruce's soft heart relents when his goose-babies spy the mice outside in the rain. No more guests, though!

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Bravelands: Broken Pride, Kathryn Page Dec 2018

Bravelands: Broken Pride, Kathryn Page

Children's Book and Media Review

Titan, a large pride-less male lion, killed Fearless's father when Fearless was a cub to try and gain control of the pride. Fearless was forced to run away to a baboon troop. When the leader of the troop is killed by a hyena, Fearless goes off to force the hyena's group from the area in an attempt to prove himself to the troop. The hyena's gang is much larger than he had expected, and as they overrun him, he is saved by lionesses from his old pride, including his sister. Still unable to return to his pride, Fearless returns to …

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Book Scavenger: The Alcatraz Escape, Taylor Harris Dec 2018

Book Scavenger: The Alcatraz Escape, Taylor Harris

Children's Book and Media Review

Emily and her friends embark on a quest to Unlock the Rock, or solve the game set on Alcatraz Island. With mystery writer Errol Roy working behind the scenes, it is sure to be a blast. But with their fame from past success, Emily and James begin receiving threats and are slowed down by people trying to get them out of the game. Despite menacing notes telling them to leave and Emily’s brother being framed as a thief, Emily and her friends manage to solve the game, right as another team is announced winners and Errol Roy has mysteriously disappeared. …

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Boo Who?, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Boo Who?, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

When you are new to the group is there a ghost of a chance to make friends? Boo is facing that difficult challenge. He is different in so many ways. He can't play the games the other kids do! Until they decide to play hide and seek and now Boo has a game at which he can excel. It appears that anyone with spirit can make friends after all!

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Big Brown Bear's Cave, Kylee Hackney Dec 2018

Big Brown Bear's Cave, Kylee Hackney

Children's Book and Media Review

While strolling through the forest, Big Brown Bear finds the perfect cave to call home. He later notices that humans have their own caves (garages), too. The only difference is that their caves are filled with stuff, so Bear decides he probably needs to fill his cave with stuff to make it a proper home. Bear fills his cave with so much stuff, he can’t even have his friends over! With the help of his friends, Bear makes a tough decision and decides to return all the stuff. He finds that his cave is much more of a home when …

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Beyonders: Seeds Of Rebellion, Brooklynn Marshall Dec 2018

Beyonders: Seeds Of Rebellion, Brooklynn Marshall

Children's Book and Media Review

In this second installment of the Beyonders trilogy, Jason is trying to find a way back to Lyrian in order to relay key information that the Word to defeat Maldor is a hoax. When Jason finally finds a way to return, he finds himself to be the most wanted fugitive on the continent. Meanwhile, during her time stranded in Lyrian, Rachel has discovered that she possesses a natural talent for Edomic magic—an ability that may prove vital in the struggle against the evil wizard Maldor. When the pair finally reunites, they and several other friends reassemble for a new mission …

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Because Your Daddy Loves You, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Because Your Daddy Loves You, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

A little girl is all energy and enthusiasm. Her daddy has her for the day and helps her dress, spends time with her at the beach, and finally tucks her into bed with a warm hug and the words, "I Love You" on his lips. Through each adventure and fatherly test he shows patience and kindness to his little girl and appears to be enjoying himself as much as she is.

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Because I'M Your Dad, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Because I'M Your Dad, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

A father monster tells his little monster all of the things that will be special about their relationship. They will eat funny things, stay up late, and burp with extraordinary skill! And that's only a few of the things this fun father has in store for his little buddy. On the last page he reveals why they will do all of these things together—because being a good dad is a family tradition.

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Bartholomew Biddle And The Very Big Wind, Liz Romney Dec 2018

Bartholomew Biddle And The Very Big Wind, Liz Romney

Children's Book and Media Review

Bartholomew Biddle is a boy who hates math and loves adventure, but soon finds himself being swept up by his trusty bedsheet and a powerful gust of wind. As Bart travels and meets new friends in strange lands he must decide where he truly belongs among pirates, pilots, parents, and friends. What will he do when he finds himself where the wind doesn't blow--will he return home? Ross's story follows this fantastic character as Bartholomew questions the role of pleasure, persistence, and adventure in boyhood.

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Bad Romance, Taylor Nelson Dec 2018

Bad Romance, Taylor Nelson

Children's Book and Media Review

Grace is tired of living at home with her abusive stepfather and emotionally distant mother, so when she meets Gavin, the dreamy, talented rock-god, she sees him as her savior. Grace is sure their romance is too good to be true until Gavin begins to show his true colors as a controlling, manipulative abuser. Grace finds herself spiraling, trapped in a relationship she can see no way out of. Gavin makes her burn bridges and distance herself from her closest friends, and it's not until he forces her to give up her biggest dream that Grace finds the courage to …

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Bad Kitty: Camp Daze, Mavanee Farnsworth Dec 2018

Bad Kitty: Camp Daze, Mavanee Farnsworth

Children's Book and Media Review

Kitty doesn’t want Puppy to go to a dogs-only camp without him. Kitty decides to stow away in Puppy’s bag. Upon Kitty’s arrival, the camp director isn’t convinced that Kitty is a dog. After several impressive attempts, Kitty fools the director into thinking that he is a dog. On a camp hike, Kitty runs into trouble. He sniffs catnip and his true identity comes out. The camp director chases after him until the two are lost together. They run straight into a bear! Kitty distracts the bear, allowing himself and the director to run away. When they find the rest …

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At The Supermarket, Liz Romney Dec 2018

At The Supermarket, Liz Romney

Children's Book and Media Review

A little boy and his mother go to the grocery store for a special reason. They go through the store's various sections, picking out things such as meat, vegetables, and soap. The little boy shares what he likes best and what his mother always buys. After putting what they need in the cart, he reminds his mother what they cannot forget to buy. It's his birthday tomorrow and they must get ingredients for the cake! Flour, sugar, and other necessary items are put in the cart. He waits patiently while the groceries are purchased and then after putting them away …

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An Alphabet Story Z-To-A: Z Goes First, Taylor Harris Dec 2018

An Alphabet Story Z-To-A: Z Goes First, Taylor Harris

Children's Book and Media Review

Z is tired of going last in the alphabet. So grabbing her best friend Y, they make their way through the alphabet, meeting a lot of entertaining letters along the way. After passing D with his dozens of doughnuts, LMNOP all stuck together, and cross X at the back, they find themselves in their original places. "Back to the front," Z says, ready to do it all again.

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American Girl: Real Stories From My Time: The Titanic, Taylor Harris Dec 2018

American Girl: Real Stories From My Time: The Titanic, Taylor Harris

Children's Book and Media Review

The newest, most improved ship of its kind, the luxurious Titanic was said to be unsinkable. But on April 14, 1912, tragedy struck as the ship hit an iceberg and began to sink. Samantha, safe at home, is worried sick about her siblings, Nellie and William, and her Aunt Cornelia, who are all on the Titanic. Learn about real passengers and stories from the Titanic while following along with Samantha’s story to see how that night changed many lives and perspectives. Only 866 of the over 2,000 passengers survived, with fictional Nellie, William, and Cornelia among them, making a happy …

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Allegedly, Emma Patton Dec 2018

Allegedly, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Mary Addison killed a baby when she was nine years old. Allegedly. Now fifteen, Mary is out of “baby jail,” but lives in a group home for teenage girls with criminal records. Though she is supposed to have many advocates in her life, none of the professionals assigned to her case seem to care at all. Consequently, Mary lives a cold and tortured life. When she discovers she is pregnant, she knows that she has to find a way to keep the baby to prove to herself and others that she is more than a baby killer. Mary experiences hope …

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All The Ways The World Can End, Shelby Bunker Dec 2018

All The Ways The World Can End, Shelby Bunker

Children's Book and Media Review

All the Ways the World Can End by Abby Sher is the emotional story of a girl who has many phobias, including the cancer that is killing her father. As Eleanor battles her fears and fights for her father’s life, she tries to find love, makes mistakes, and ultimately discovers herself. True friends, family, and her own determination keep her afloat in this scary world.

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You Bring The Distant Near, Emma Patton Dec 2018

You Bring The Distant Near, Emma Patton

Children's Book and Media Review

Sisters Tara and Sonia are as different as night and day, but they’ve grown close through their family’s multiple moves to locations around the world. As they adjust to their new adventure of living in America, they must find ways to exist in their environment as girls that are simultaneously Bengali and American. Later, cousins Anna and Chantal struggle to develop their friendship while also protecting their individuality. Anna is modest and has a strongly political mind, developed from her upbringing in India, and Chantal has an easy nature and completely American behavior. But both girls have to learn how …

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Wolf Hollow, Karen Abbott Dec 2018

Wolf Hollow, Karen Abbott

Children's Book and Media Review

Some life lessons sink deep. This is true for Annabelle who is eleven, almost twelve. Until now her life has been about chores, family, school, and animals but this year, things become more complex. Betty Glengarry moves in with her grandparents and immediately begins bullying Annabelle. Annabelle decides to handle the situation by herself. But Betty is a bigger problem than Annabelle can handle on her own, especially when Betty and the school bully, Andy, combine forces. Annabelle's little brother is injured by a wire stretched between two trees on the path to the school house and her friend, Ruth, …

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Wizard For Hire, Tessa Mcmillan Dec 2018

Wizard For Hire, Tessa Mcmillan

Children's Book and Media Review

Seven-year-old Ozzy Toffy and his parents spontaneously move to an off-grid cabin deep in the Oregon woods. But soon after moving in, armed men kidnap Ozzy’s parents, leaving Ozzy on his own. Seven years later, fourteen-year-old Ozzy finally escapes the confines of his forest home to experience the world and search for his parents. A magazine ad of a wizard for hire catches his eye. Ozzy employs the wizard, Rin, and their adventures begin. Several hearty breakfasts, road trips, car chases, and snoopings later, Rin and Ozzy discover the corporation behind the Toffy’s disappearance. Sadly, the results of their investigations …

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Wild Beauty, Meagan Andrus Dec 2018

Wild Beauty, Meagan Andrus

Children's Book and Media Review

The three generations of Nomeolvides, women who tend the garden of La Pradera, are both blessed and cursed: they can call forth the most beautiful of flowers and trees from the soil in the blink of an eye, but when they love people too much, they disappear. Each generation always has five women, no boys or men. Estrella and her cousins live in their world of unspeakable beauty and unspeakable heartache, not knowing how to break the curse on their family, until one day a strange boy appears. Fel doesn't know anything about where he came from or who he …

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Who's That Girl, Meagan Andrus Dec 2018

Who's That Girl, Meagan Andrus

Children's Book and Media Review

Natalie "Nattie" McCullough-Schwartz is starting her junior year with a bang: she and her three friends, all founding members of their school's gay-straight alliance, are attempting to take over the school's Winter Formal and make it a more inclusive and represented event. Beyond that, Nattie is trying to get over her longtime crush on Sebastian Delacroix, an aspiring musician and lead singer of the alt band the Young Lungs. When the Young Lungs' new single, "Natalie," is released, Nattie has no doubt that the song was written about her. So she's left trying to decide why Sebastian Delacroix would write …

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Where Do Rivers Go, Momma?, Kylee Hackney Dec 2018

Where Do Rivers Go, Momma?, Kylee Hackney

Children's Book and Media Review

When a young girl and her mother take a nature walk, the girl begins asking questions about the wonders of rivers, rocks, and other topics relating to earth science. The mother teaches her young daughter of how rainbows are formed, how clouds produce rain, how erosion takes place, and so much more.

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