Book Reviews
Kids
Sandcastles Last Forever
Book Reviews, Fiction, General, IR Approved, Kids, Picture Book •
IR Staff •
Aug 13, 2012
Sandcastles Last Forever is a sweet and nostalgic story of youth, disappointment and the power of love. Read On
The Policeman and the Dog Who Always Caught the Bad Guys
Book Reviews, Fiction, Kids, Picture Book •
IR Staff •
Jul 27, 2012
The Policeman and the Dog Who Always Caught the Bad Guys is a beautifully illustrated book that takes place in the small town of Pumpkinville, where Officer Cherries and his pet police dog Hunter keep the bad guys at bay. Read On
The Golden Ball
Book Reviews, Fiction, IRDA Winners, Kids, Picture Book •
IR Staff •
Jul 23, 2012
As many learned from Gregory Maguire’s book, Wicked, there are often two sides to every story. The Golden Ball: The Fairy Tale of the Frog Prince and Why the Princess Kissed Him, explains this one from the frog’s point of view. Read On
The Jinson Twins Science Detectives and the Mystery of Echo Lake
Book Reviews, eBooks, Fiction, IR Approved, Kids, Mystery •
IR Staff •
Jun 27, 2012
Twelve-year old twins, Debbie and Joe Jinson have a summer job – Mrs. Gray needs help clearing out her house. It sounds straightforward enough, until the twins discover a mysterious map with clues. With the help of Mr. Benjamin, the twins try to solve the mystery they have uncovered, but they are being watched and followed. Read On
The Meteor Predicament
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Jun 20, 2012
Thirteen-year-old Jen and her ten-year-old brother, Simon Peterson are hanging around outside their home in Ganth, Vermont, when suddenly Jen sees a large shiny object heading straight for the house. In the crater of the meteor the children find a small box, which they discover has the power to control weather. Read On
New Leash on Life
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IR Staff •
Jun 19, 2012
New Leash on Life is the tale of Lieutenant Spencer Watley, a good, albeit cranky cop who, after a surveillance case that goes awry, ends up reincarnated as his police dog. Read On
Neiko’s Five Land Adventure
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IR Staff •
Jun 15, 2012
A. K. Taylor paints a vivid and intricate picture of a world in which young girls are empowered and able to meet the challenges that life throws at them. Read On
Island Eyes, Island Skies
Book Reviews, eBooks, Fiction, IR Approved, Kids •
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Island Eyes, Island Skies is the story of two pre-teens and their friendships with one another that help them get through life as pre-teens and some personal tragedies. Read On
Fun in the Yellow Pages
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Jun 08, 2012
Pierson Chandler knows that summer is going to be a disaster. He will be experiencing the “simpler life” on a farm with his mother and father. As if that isn’t bad enough being “thrown into exile,” Pierson is going to be “banished” there with his fifteen-year old cousin Will. Read On
Red, Right, Return
Book Reviews, eBooks, Fiction, IRDA Winners, Kids, Mystery •
IR Staff •
May 15, 2012
If you’re suffering the gloom of a northern latitude spring, you could do a lot worse than joining Chad and his sister Georgene on this charming Florida Keys adventure. Read On
