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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: 6 - 8 years old


Cover art for THE CAMPING TRIP THAT CHANGED AMERICA
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 19, 2012
by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein

"Wonderfully simple, sweet and engaging. (author's note, source notes) (Picture book. 7-10)"
Theodore Roosevelt's 1903 trip to the western parks included a backcountry camping trip—complete with snowstorm—with John Muir in the Yosemite Wilderness and informed the president's subsequent advocacy for national parks and monuments. Read full book review >
Cover art for MOUSENET
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2011
by Prudence Breitrose, illustrated by Stephanie Yue

"Genuine goodwill, humor and impressive believability will have readers longing for mice as friends—not to mention political allies. (Animal fantasy. 8-12)"
What if computer mice meant something more exciting than tech accessories—something that could change the world? Read full book review >
Cover art for A HOUSE IN THE WOODS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
by Inga Moore, illustrated by Inga Moore

"Modest and nicely quirky. (Picture book. 3-6)"
Everybody needs a house that's just right. Read full book review >
Cover art for BEN THE INVENTOR
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2011
by Robin Stevenson, illustrated by David Parkins

"This easy read only lightly deals with a common childhood issue, and its winsome attitude makes it fun. (Fiction. 6-9)"
Ben and his best friend Jack face a crisis: Jack is moving away. Perhaps the wily pair can invent some way to prevent that? Read full book review >
Cover art for WODNEY WAT'S WOBOT
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 3, 2011
by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

"This sequel will be embraced by youngsters who struggle with their speech and need some hints on how to handle the capybaras in their lives. (Picture book. 4-9)"
Wodney Wat, the lovable rodent who cannot pronounce the r sound, receives a remarkable robot as a birthday present (Hooway for Wodney Wat, 1999). Read full book review >
Cover art for GHOST DIAMOND!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2011
by Michael Broad, illustrated by Michael Broad

"Watch out Cam Jansen, there's a new sleuth in town. (Mystery. 7-10)"
Secret Agent Amelia Kidd has saved the world loads of times. Read full book review >