The start of a fierce fantasy duology about three maidens who are chosen for their land's greatest honor...and one girl determined to save her sister from the grave. In the walled city-state of Alu, Kammani wants nothing more than to become the accomplished healer her father used to be before her family was cast out … Continue reading GRAVEMAIDENS, by Kelly Coon, Delacorte Press/Random House
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A DISTANCE TOO GRAND, By Regina Scott, Revell/Baker Publishing Group
American Wonders Collection, Book 1 Meg Pero has been assisting her photographer father since she was big enough to carry his equipment, so when he dies she is determined to take over his profession--starting with fulfilling the contract he signed to serve on an Army survey of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in … Continue reading A DISTANCE TOO GRAND, By Regina Scott, Revell/Baker Publishing Group
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TOGETHER BY CHRISTMAS, by Karen Swan, MacMillan/Pan MacMillan
Everyone Deserves a Second Chance Escape to the snow-covered streets of Amsterdam in this deeply romantic read, featuring twists, turns and characters you'll fall in love with. Out October 2020 448 Pages MY THOUGHTS: I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I've had the pleasure of reading and reviewing all of Karen … Continue reading TOGETHER BY CHRISTMAS, by Karen Swan, MacMillan/Pan MacMillan
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MCTAVISH GOES WILD, by Meg Rosoff, Illustrated by Grace Easton, Candlewick Press
What a Good Boy! It's summer and the Peachey family is in crisis - again. Youngest child Betty Peachey is trying to persuade the family to go to the Faraway Campsite of Ma Peachey's idyllic dreams. But most of the Peacheys are still resisting. Pa Peachey is convinced that terrible dangers lurk in the `wild', … Continue reading MCTAVISH GOES WILD, by Meg Rosoff, Illustrated by Grace Easton, Candlewick Press
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UNDERSEA MYSTERY CLUB, TROUBLE WITH TREASURE, EPIC! ORIGINALS, by Courtney Carbone, Melanie Demmer, Andrews McMeel Publishing
The Undersea Mystery Club is going on a treasure hunt! In Book 2 of the series, Violet and Wally discover an old chest hidden in a sea cavern. In order to uncover who put it there and why, they’ll have to figure out how to open its rusty lock!The mystery of the hidden chest sends … Continue reading UNDERSEA MYSTERY CLUB, TROUBLE WITH TREASURE, EPIC! ORIGINALS, by Courtney Carbone, Melanie Demmer, Andrews McMeel Publishing
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MADAME BADOBEDAH, by Sophie Dahl, illustrated by Lauren O’Hara, Walker Books/Candlewick Press
What does an older mysterious woman have in common with a young resident of a Mermaid Hotel?
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DON’T WORRY, LITTLE CRAB, by Chris Haughton, Candlewick Press
From the award-winning creator of Shh! We Have a Plan comes a vibrantly colorful story about mustering the courage to try something new.Little Crab and Very Big Crab live in a tiny rock pool near the sea. Today they’re going for a dip in the big ocean. “This is going to be so great,” says Little Crab, … Continue reading DON’T WORRY, LITTLE CRAB, by Chris Haughton, Candlewick Press
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CANDLEWICKE 13, CURSE OF THE MCRAVENS, by Milan Sergent, Cryptic Quill Publishing
Who really did it? Murder and mayhem, magic and world-building--a fantasy author's creation.
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CREATURE CAMPERS, EPIC! ORIGINALS, THE WALL OF DOOM, by Joe McGee, Bea Tormo, Andrews McMeel Publishing
Big or small, facing challenges are easier with friends.
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DARWIN’S RIVAL: ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE AND THE SEARCH FOR EVOLUTION, by Christiane Dorion, Illustrated by Harry Tennant, Candlewick Studio
Sumptuously illustrated book about Darwin's Rival and his little known contribution to one of the most important scientific discoveries of all time.
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