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ULTIMATE OCEANPEDIA from National Geographic Kids

Synopsis From NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS: Ultimate Oceanpedia (ages 7-10, $24.99) – Perfect for the ocean-obsessed, this book is the most complete ocean reference ever. Ultimate Oceanpedia is overflowing with amazing facts, photos, art and diagrams that take the reader on … Continue reading

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FRAMED! A T.O.A.S.T. MYSTERY for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I wonder if Florian Bates, the MC of this sharp new series, could help me find my keys? I have a feeling it would only take him a few minutes. He sees details the rest of us miss, so much … Continue reading

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SHAKESPEARE–Investigate the Bard’s Influence on Today’s World

For young people age 12-15, mention the name William Shakespeare and you’ll get two very different reactions. Some can’t get enough while others find his writing confusing. This great new  title will satisfy both camps. The format is entertaining and … Continue reading

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GHOST for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

The title is not a late addition to the Halloween season. Instead its the nickname for the main character, Castle Cranshaw. He’s a runner for more reasons than you’d expect. His attitude at school has created a thick file of … Continue reading

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CLAYTON STONE SERIES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

I read both books in the fun and exciting CLAYTON STONE series back to back. What an enjoyable time I had following Clayton’s adventures. They stand on their own if you decide to skip the first book, but it would … Continue reading

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SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA from NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Let’s begin with some math. SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA checks in at 9.5 inches by 12 inches and is a whopping 3.8 pounds. Eye-popping fantastic is the best description I could come up with for the cover and the 304 pages inside. … Continue reading

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THE BOY WITH 17 SENSES for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

This unusual and fun story features a boy with a neurological condition know as synesthesia. It’s estimated four percent of the population have this rare ability where two or mores senses combine. A person with synesthesia might not only hear … Continue reading

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HOW THINGS WORK

HOW THINGS WORK is a new title sure to engage young future scientists, and those of us a bit older. Even non-science lovers opening this hardback edition will soon be convinced just how cool the science and secrets are behind … Continue reading

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IMPYRIUM for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

A nine year old looked in awe at my copy of Impyrium and said, “It’s bigger than the Bible!” Yes, it’s quite hefty, but when you create a new world for readers it takes time and a great plot. Throw … Continue reading

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SAVE ME A SEAT for Marvelous Middle Grade Monday

If you enjoy a quiet story about friendship then look no further. The only thing Joe and Ravi (rah-VEE) have in common is they’re both starting fifth grade. Joe is labeled with an Auditory Processing Disorder. It means too many … Continue reading

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