Category Archives: children’s fiction

Book Review: The Blood Binding by Helen Stringer

Posted on February 21, 2013 by CarrieK

Title: The Blood Binding: A Belladonna Johnson Story Author: Helen Stringer Genre: Middle grade fantasy Publisher: Helen Stringer Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: It was raining again. Goodreads blurb: Belladonna Johnson … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Captivate by Carrie Jones and The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

Posted on November 1, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Captivate Author: Carrie Jones Genre: YA paranormal fiction Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children’s Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from the public library First line: There are these bizarre people who actually like physical education class. Goodreads … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen; Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan; Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier; and Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery

Posted on October 11, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Sense and Sensibility Author: Jane Austen Genre: Classic Publisher: Tantor Audio Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from YA Sync Audiobook reader: Wanda McCaddon Audiobook length: 11 hours and 9 minutes First line: The family of Dashwood … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson

Posted on September 4, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: Locomotion Author: Jacqueline Woodson Genre: Middle grade fiction, novel in verse Publisher: Speak Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from Sync YA Audiobook reader: Dion Graham Audiobook length: 1 hour and 19 minutes First line: This whole … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene; The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan; and Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery

Posted on July 12, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The Heart of the Matter Author: Graham Greene Genre: Historical fiction, literary fiction Publisher: Penguin Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Wilson sat on the balcony of the Bedford Hotel … Continue reading →

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Mini-reviews: The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons; Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt; Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery; and The Replacement Wife by Eileen Goudge

Posted on May 10, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The House at Tyneford Author: Natasha Solomons Genre: Historical fiction Publisher: Plume Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: When I close my eyes I see Tyneford House. I’ve already blogged … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Midnight Gate by Helen Stringer

Posted on May 2, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The Midnight Gate Author: Helen Stringer Genre: Middle grade fiction, fantasy Publisher: Feiwel and Friends Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the author First line: “Mr. Evans!” Goodreads blurb: It’s been two months since Belladonna … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 24, 2012

Posted on March 24, 2012 by CarrieK

Before I share the links I’ve saved over the past week, I want to remind you to enter the giveaway for a copy of The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons – I’ll be hosting a read-along in April. The … Continue reading →

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