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Review: The Girl in the Locked Room by Mary Downing Hahn

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Mary Downing Hahn as long as I can remember. She’s known for her ghost stores, my personal favorite being Wait Till Helen Comes. While this most recent release is labeled as a ghost story, it’s most … Continue reading →

Posted in 7-10 years of age, 8-12 years of age, Horror, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem | 2 Comments

Review: The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Jenn

Jenn: I read this book when it was originally released and fell in love with the unique premise. Justin first discovered this through the movie. He’s now at an age (11) at which I thought reading the book would make more … Continue reading →

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Batgirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls) by Lisa Yee

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jenn

This is now the third book I’ve read in this series and it may very well be my favorite. I believe it serves an important message to young girls, those who have been immersed in stories and movies about famous … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Random House, Review | 2 Comments

Review: A Boy Named Christmas by Matt Haig

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Jenn

I’m a sucker for retellings of the story of Santa Claus. Add the fact that this is written by Matt Haig, author of a few of my favorite adult novels like The Humans and The Radleys and I’m sold! That said, it’s not … Continue reading →

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