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The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Mysterious Benedict Society is written by Trenton Lee Stewart and published in 2007.  I had seen the book prominently featured in book stores and just recently picked it up to read.   The Mysterious Benedict Society is a great children’s book, mainly because Stewart creates a world that is easy to get lost in. Also, I love when… Continue reading The Mysterious Benedict Society

The Lemonade War

Two siblings at an entrepreneurial  war over selling lemonade is the basis of  Davies’ novel, The Lemonade War.   Evan and Jessie are brother and sister.  They are equally smart; however, Jessie will be entering fourth grade with her brother.  Evan isn’t happy about the transition and their summer turns into a business war. They pair off… Continue reading The Lemonade War

Alabama Moon

Alabama Moon is Watt Key’s debut novel.  Key’s success comes from a great story that tells of a young boy raised “off the grid” with his Vietnam Vet father in the woods.  Moon, 10 years old, finds himself in an entirely different world when his father passes away.  The land on which they lived is sold… Continue reading Alabama Moon

God and Dog

You may have heard of the Youtube phenomenon that is Wendy Francisco’s GoD and DoG book.  She creates a very simple and sweet narrative for that all animal lovers, dog owners especially, will love.  She writes that humans can see signs of God in their dogs and relates the unconditional love of each.  It is a darling… Continue reading God and Dog