Category Archives: children’s non-fiction

Mini-reviews: The Annotated Persuasion by Jane Austen and David M. Shapard; The Most Dangerous Thing by Laura Lippman; Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool

Posted on February 9, 2012 by CarrieK

Title: The Annotated Persuasion Author: Jane Austen and David M. Shapard Genre: Classic Publisher: Anchor Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: Sir Walter Elliot, of Kellynch-hall, in Somersetshire, was a man … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Strikingly True

Posted on September 19, 2011 by CarrieK

Title: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Strikingly True Genre: Non-fiction Publisher: Ripley Publishing Source: Review copy from the publisher Ripley Publishing builds on its worldwide success with the launch of a new annual in its multimillion bestselling series. Ripley’s Believe … Continue reading →

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Two perfect books for curious kids – and their parents

Posted on October 15, 2009 by CarrieK

As you know, I have four kids – three of whom are boys, and not as enthusiastic about reading as I wish they were. However, two books arrived in our home in the past month or so that have had … Continue reading →

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