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Book Review: Incarceron
Incarceron, Catherine Fisher(Gr 7+)Dial, January 26, 2010. Reviewed from purchased copy.Finn is a "cell born." His entire life is a blank, except for the years he's spent in Incarceron, an enormous,...
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Book Review: The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg, Rodman Philbrick(Gr 4-7)Blue Sky Press. January 1, 2009. Reviewed from library book."Master storyteller Rodman Philbrick takes readers on a colorful journey...
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Book Review: Anya's Ghost
Anya's Ghost, Vera Brosgol(Gr 8+)First Second, June 7, 2011. Reviewed from library book."Anya could really use a friend. But her new BFF isn’t kidding about the “Forever” part...Of all the things Anya...
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Book Review: The Unwanteds
Released into the wild TODAY! Check your local library or independent bookstore.The Unwanteds, Lisa McMann(Gr 4-6)Aladdin, August 30, 2011. Review copy provided by publisher. "Every year in Quill,...
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Take Two Review: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld
Every once in awhile I like to re-read the books that I loved when I was younger - my second opinion is a Take Two Review. The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, Patricia A. McKillip(Gr 7+)Magic Carpet Books,...
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Book Review: Pregnant Pause
Pregnant Pause, Han Nolan(Gr 9+)Coming 19 September 2011 Harcourt Children's Book. Review copy from publisher. "Nobody gets away with telling Eleanor Crowe what to do. But as a pregnant...
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Book Review: Divergent
Divergent, Veronica Roth(Gr 8+)HarperCollins Children's Books, May 3rd 2011. Reviewed from purchased copy."Beatrice "Tris" Prior has reached the fateful age of sixteen, the stage at which teenagers in...
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Teaser Tuesday: Wisdom's Kiss
This is a weekly meme run by MizB at Should Be Reading. Check it out for other Teaser Tuesday books. Here's how it works.1) Grab your current read2) Open to a random page3) Share two (2) “teaser”...
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Waiting on Wednesday: The Scorpio Races
Waiting on Wednesday is masterminded by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Check out her blog for more upcoming releases that bloggers are waiting patiently for.Coming 18 Oct 2011The Scorpio Races, Maggie...
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Book Review: Goliath
Goliath, Scott Westerfeld(Gr 7+)Out TOMORROW! 20 September 2011Simon Pulse. Review copy provided by publisher."Alek and Deryn are on the last leg of their round-the-world quest to end World War I,...
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Book Review: Wonderstruck
Wonderstruck, Brian Selznick(Gr 3-5)Scholastic, Sept 13 2011. Reviewed from library book."Set fifty years apart, two independent stories—Ben's told in words and Rose's in pictures—weave back and forth...
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Book Review: The Iron Knight
The Iron Knight, Julie Kagawa(Gr 9+)Coming 25 October 2011Harlequin Teen. Review copy provided by publisher."My name—my True Name—is Ashallayn'darkmyr Tallyn.I am the last remaining son of Mab, Queen...
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Book Review: The Girl of Fire and Thorns
The Girl of Fire and Thorns, Rae Carson(Gr 7+)Greenwillow Books, September 20 2011. Review copy provided by publisher."Once a century, one person is chosen for greatness. Elisa is the chosen one. But...
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Happy Halloween!
THE ONE WHO INVENTED TRICK OR TREAT Yes, I invented “trick or treat”So you could fill your mouth with sweets –Candy bars and lemon drops,Marshmallows and Tootsie Pops,Butterscotch and bubble gum.Hold...
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Book Review: The Future of Us
The Future of Us, Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler(Gr 7+)Coming 21 November 2011Razorbill. Review copy provided by publisher."It's 1996, and less than half of all American high school students have ever...
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Book Review: Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs, Anne Ursu(Gr 4-6)Harper Collins/Walden Pond, Sept 27, 2011.Reviewed from library book."Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. They had been best friends since they were six,...
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Top Ten Tuesday: The Sad and the Long Overlooked
This is the first time I'm participating in Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by The Broke and the Bookish (love that blog name, probably describes every book bloggers life).This week's topic, the top ten unread...
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Series Review: The Agency
A Spy in the House, Y.S. Lee(Gr 7+)Candlewick, March 9, 2010. Reviewed from library book."Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, young orphan (and thief) Mary Quinn is surprised to be offered a...
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Reader's Advisory or A Missed Opportunity
I am a librarian. I know...you're not particularly surprised. It does say so all over the place on this site. It's in my "About Me" section, my "Review Policy," my header, and look, over there on the...
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The Adventures of a Booktalking Librarian - Part III
My favorite outreach program at the library is a booktalk we do twice a year (winter and summer) for 3rd-5th grade advanced readers at a local elementary school. The kids really appreciate the visit,...
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The Thirteen Days of Doctor Who: Growing Up with the Doctor
Banner by Studio D.Today, we're doing things a little differently here at Libri Dilectio. In honor of the holiday and the best television show EVER (inarguable), I'm participating in the 13 Days of...
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Book Review: Finnikin of the Rock
Finnikin of the Rock, Melina Marchetta(Gr 8+)Candlewick Press, February 9, 2010. Reviewed from purchased copy."Finnikin was only a child during the five days of the unspeakable, when the royal family...
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Itty Bitty Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars, John Green(Gr 9+)Dutton Juvenile, January 10th, 2012. Reviewed from purchased copy."Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 12, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a...
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Book Review: Born Wicked
Born Wicked, Jessica Spotswood(Gr 7+)Putnam Juvenile, February 7th, 2012. Review copy provided by publisher."Everybody knows Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and...
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Book Review: Froi of the Exiles
Froi of the Exiles, Melina Marchetta (Gr 9+)Coming 13 March 2012 - TODAY!Candlewick. Review copy provided by publisher."Three years after the curse on Lumatere was lifted, Froi has found his home...or...
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