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Cindy B
As a kid, I used to tell people that I wanted to be a “professional book reviewer” when I grew up (along with writer/ballerina/figure skater/mom). I thought that any profession that involved the full-time reading of books was my idea of heaven. Getting the chance to review books is a little dream come true!

Breadcrumbs

Reading Breadcrumbs is a little bit like getting lost in a dream while wrapped up in a soft blanket by the fire in midwinter. Anne Ursu's lyrical, poetic language wrapped around me and pulle…
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Rocky Road

Although I've never moved across the country in the middle of the winter to open an ice cream shop, I was immediately intrigued by Tess's story and her unique, fiery family. I enjoyed Tess's growth th…
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Palace of Stone

I enjoyed Palace of Stone even more than its prequel, Princess Academy. In this fast-paced sequel, Shannon Hale deftly and sensitively weaves a story filled with complex characters, difficult choices,…
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Scat

Filled with larger-than-life characters (with names like Bunny Starch and Wedndell Waxmo!), Scat is an entertaining, page-turning romp through the Florida everglades. I enjoyed Hiaasen's madcap writin…
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Child of the Mountains

Because I grew up not far from the Appalachian mountains and have cystic fibrosis myself, I was immediately intrigued by the description of Marilyn Sue Shank's Child of the Mountains. This rich, layer…
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Turtle In Paradise

Being a lover of islands and the ocean myself, I was obviously intrigued by Turtle in Paradise, a quirky, full-of-character book that takes place in Key West, Florida. I quickly fell in love with Turt…
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Wonder

I'll admit—on first seeing the description, I wasn't sure what kind of story to expect from this unique little book. Its plethora of glowing reviews, however, convinced me to give it a try, and boy, a…
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Ice Island

As fast-paced and chilling as the Alaskan ice itself, Ice Island is a gripping, hard-to-put-down story of adventure and danger perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen or Jean Craighead George. I en…
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The Penderwicks At Point Mouette

It took a long time for The Penderwicks At Point Mouette to come in for me at my local library. During the waiting time, while I was busy reading other books, I often found myself missing Rosalind, Sk…
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Tuesdays at the Castle

From the first page to the last, I couldn't put Tuesdays at the Castle down. Having read all of Jessica Day George's previous books and having been underwhelmed by many of them, I wasn't sure what to …
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May B.

An important tip: Don't read May B. late at night, by candlelight, while in the middle of the blackout. Such a setting makes May's lonely sojourn on the Kansas prairie—and the wolf that leaves its tra…
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Magic Under Glass

I wasn't sure how much I'd enjoy Magic Under Glass, after seeing some very mixed reviews. To my surprise, I was pulled in from the first page and absolutely loved immersing myself in Jaclyn Dolamore's…
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