By David Clement-Davies, Reviewed by Talia Lester
Published November 29, 2016
The Sight by David Clement-Davies; Dutton Books: New York, 2002; $21.99 When I sat down to read The Sight, I was expecting a predictable good-against-evil, weak-against-strong, love-against-hate type story. Boy, was I wrong. As a...
By Laura Williams McCaffrey, Reviewed by Holly Kuestner
Published November 29, 2016
Alia Waking by Laura Williams McCaffrey; Clarion Books: New York, 2003; $15 Your lifelong dream dangles before your eyes. You reach for it and almost grasp it, but alas, you still have to watch the...
By Brian Jacques, Reviewed by Andrew Glick
Published November 27, 2016
Triss by Brian Jacques; Philomel Books: New York, 2002; $23.99 A book of adventures. Comic and distinct personalities. Several story lines that wittily intertwine together, make the book Triss by Brian Jacques an intriguing read....
By Irene N. Watts, Reviewed by Allison Goldberg
Published November 27, 2016
Finding Sophie by Irene N. Watts; Tundra Books: New York, 2002; $6.95 Before I read Finding Sophie I had read several books about Jewish children who went into hiding during World War II, or who...
By Jean Little, Reviewed by Susanna Cai
Published November 26, 2016
Willow and Twig by Jean Little; Viking: New York, 2000; $15.99 Most people can relate to having an annoying little brother that is "Velcro-ed" to you wherever you go, or to counting on your grandma...
By Simon French, Reviewed By Bill T. Hallahan.
Published November 26, 2016
Where in the World by Simon French; Peachtree Publishers: Atlanta, 2003; $14.95 Have you ever not wanted to do something, but been forced to do it anyway? Ari, a boy with an extraordinary gift for...
By Gerald Morris, Reviewed by Nikki Friedman
Published November 26, 2016
The Ballad of Sir Dinadan by Gerald Morris; Houghton Mifflin Company: Boston, 2003; $15 "What do you want to be when you grow up?" All of us children have been plagued by that awful question time...
By Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack, Reviewed by Laura Krull
Published November 25, 2016
Days of Jubilee by Patricia C. and Fredrick L. McKissack; Scholastic Press: New York, 2003; $18.95 The Declaration of Independence says that all men are created equal, with certain unalienable rights, which are life, liberty,...
By Kathryn Lasky, Reviewed by Anthony Cali
Published November 25, 2016
Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Book One: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky; Scholastic Inc.: New York, 2003; $4.99 I was excited when I opened the book Guardians of Ga'Hoole, The Capture, by Kathryn Lasky. I could tell...
by Witi Ihimaera, Reviewed by Nayna Shah
Published November 24, 2016
The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera; Harcourt, Inc.: New York, 1987; $17 I enjoyed reading The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera because the main character, Kahu, had many characteristics which I admire. She is also...
