Monthly Archives: June 2010

Giveaway: The Brain Finds a Leg and The Brain Full of Holes!

This morning I reviewed The Brain Full of Holes by Martin Chatterton.  We’re also huge fans of it’s prequel, The Brain Finds a Leg. In fact, my boys loved the books so much, I bought a second set to share … Continue reading

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Mini Review: The Brain Full of Holes by Martin Chatterton

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (March 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 156145527X Source: Publisher In Chatterton’s second book featuring Theophilus Nero Hercule Sherlock Wimsey Father Brown Marlowe Spade Christie Edgar Allen Brain (aka The Brain) and his … Continue reading

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Giveaway: In The Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White

Yesterday, I reviewed In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White.  So many people were interested in White’s story, I decided to offer up my extra copy of the book for giveaway.  To enter, please fill out the form below. … Continue reading

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Review: In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White

Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Harper Perennial; 1 edition (June 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 0061351636 Source: Publisher Neil White was convicted of  fraud for kiting checks and ordered to serve one year in a federal prison.  However, he wasn’t sent to your … Continue reading

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventure

Today John and I are reviewing Alison Dare, Little Miss Adventures, written by J. Torres, illustrated by J. Bone. Alison Dare is a twelve-year-old girl, daughter of the famous archaeologist Dr. Alice Dare and the superhero the Blue Scarab.  Alison … Continue reading

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Book Spotlight: The Poet Prince by Kathleen McGowan

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading

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Announcing: Winners of On Folly Beach by Karen White

I apologize for the belated announcement!  The winners of On Folly Beach by Karen White are: The winner’s addresses have been provided to the publisher for shipping purposes.  Congratulations again to the winners!

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Adventures in Parenting: Trust. How Much Is Too Much?

My husband and I are co-treasurer’s for the PTO at my oldest son’s school.  Fairly often, we rely on John to be our messenger, dropping off checks and other materials in the front office because our work schedules don’t always … Continue reading

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A Month in Review: May

Books Reviewed On Folly Beach by Karen White Dismantled by Jennifer McMahon The Enemy by Lee Child  Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth The Prophecy by Dawn Miller  Eyes of Prey by John Sandford Total books read: 6  Technically a slow … Continue reading

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