Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter

Andy  Warhol: Pop Art Painter Andy Warhol: Pop Art Painter by Susan Goldman Rubin


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A fun and funky picture book biography about the artist Andy Warhol. He was a VERY unique guy and everybody wanted to hang out with him at his Factory.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Phinea L. MacGuire

Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Erupts!: The First Experiment (From the Highly Scientific Notebooks of Phineas L. Macguire) Phineas L. MacGuire . . . Erupts!: The First Experiment by Frances O'Roark Dowell


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Mac loves science and is always doing experiments. Unfortunately, his best friend just moved away. To make matters worse, a new kid, Mac R. moves in and he picks fights with everyone. THEN, Mac is paired with Mac R. for the science fair. Will they ever agree on a project and, if so, will it work?

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Kiki Strike

Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City (Kiki Strike, Book 1) Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City by Kirsten Miller


My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Ananka lives a pretty boring life - until a new girl comes to her school named Kiki Strike. After they become friends, nothing will ever be the same. This story is full of action and has a lot of surprises along the way. A fun start to a new series.

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Bystander

Bystander Bystander by James Preller


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A bystander is someone who stands by and does nothing. If you are a bystander and are watching someone get bullied, are you a bully? If you are being bullied, wouldn't you want someone to step up and help you? Well, Eric is the new kid in town and has to deal with a bully. How does he handle it?

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Thursday, June 10, 2010

Inkdeath

Inkdeath (Inkheart, #3) Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The conclusion to the Inkheart trilogy and it doesn't disappoint. I will miss these characters! Everything is tied up - but there is still a little wiggle room for revisiting the Inkworld.

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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Permanent Rose

Permanent Rose (Casson Family, #3) Permanent Rose by Hilary McKay


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third book in the Casson Family series and it is just as fabulous as the first two. Love Love Love the Cassons!

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Monday, June 7, 2010

Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester

Barbara O'Connor is one of my favorite authors. I am so happy that she is coming out with a new book, but it doesn't come out until October 2010. So..... she made a book trailer to help hold us over.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Frindle

Frindle Frindle by Andrew Clements


My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Have you ever wondered who gets to decide what words are in the dictionary? I mean, who decides that a word means a certain thing. These are things that Nick wonders about - and then he comes up with an idea - he could make a word up and see if it catches on.

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