Elijah of Buxton

Elijah Of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Elijah was the first child born in the settlement of Buxton - a village created by freed and runaway slaves. This story weaves Elijah's story with the hardships of everyday life creating a community in the Canadian forest. You'll fall in love with this story. Humorous, sad, uplifting and powerful. A Newbery Honor book.



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Over Sea, Under Stone

Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The three Drew children find an ancient map in an attic. Little do they know that evil people are looking for that map, and now the Drew children are in danger. This is the first book in "The Dark is Rising" series.



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Daisy Dawson

Daisy Dawson Is on Her Way! by Steve Voake

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Daisy LOVES animals. She is always late to school because she is stopping to talk to all the animals she sees. One day something amazing happens and she begings to understand the animals that she talks with. This is a wonderful early chapter book series! So cute! I highly recommend.



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Flawed Dogs

Flawed Dogs: The Shocking Raid on Westminster by Berkeley Breathed

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Sam, a prized dachshund, should live the pampered life of a show dog, but because of another dog's jealously, that is not the life he leads. Funny and sad all at the same time.



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