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Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry, one of children’s literature’s favorite authors, has been awarded and discussed for her unique and powerful writing style. One of the perhaps less discussed series she wrote was about 10 year old, Anastasia Krupnik.  When I was reading in middle school and upper elementary school, I loved Anastasia because she was realistic.  One… Continue reading Anastasia Krupnik by Lois Lowry

Bingo Summer: Book Review Blitz

Title: Bingo Summer | Author: Dawn Malone |  Publication Date: May 7, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 173 | Recommended Ages: 10+ Summary:  On her thirteenth birthday, Summer Haas scratches the lottery ticket her mom tucked into her birthday card and the down-on-their-luck family become instant millionaires. Then the attention gets crazy in their small Illinois town, and the family moves north to ‘disappear’ in the… Continue reading Bingo Summer: Book Review Blitz

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume

   Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great is one of Judy Blume’s best character books.  Sheila is the antagonist from the Fudge series by Blume. [Sidenote: I love looking at how the covers of this book have evolved over the years.] Judy Blume has the ability to write from a child’s world  revealing all the insecurities… Continue reading Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume

Book Review Blitz: Sing Along Construction Song

About the Book Title: Sing-Along Construction Song | Author: Louise Lintvelt | Illustrator: Julie Sneedon | Publication Date:August 11, 2014 | Publisher: Independent | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 1 to 5 Summary:   ** This book features vivid illustrations and kindle pop-up text** ** A free song download for this book is available at LouiseLintvelt.com ** A fun sing-along book for little construction enthusiasts.  Visit the construction site early in… Continue reading Book Review Blitz: Sing Along Construction Song