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THE GIRL AND THE GARGOYLE (the sequel to THE GIRL AND THE RAVEN) is an engaging, action-filled YA story whose teenage heroine is recognizable and...
THE MISSING PIECES is a harrowing, puzzling psychological thriller.
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An accident strands Benjamin Ecclestone, a time traveler from the 22nd century, in Australia, where he falls in love.
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LET 'ER ROLL is an entertaining and insightful driver's-ed manual that goes beyond the basics of how to operate a car.
A kitten named Petra adapts to a new home - but will a squirrel-sparked adventure cause disaster?
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IR VERDICT: Wonderfully written with descriptive, fully developed characters and believable situational elements, NONDISCLOSURE: A Medical Thriller by Geoffrey M. Cooper, takes readers on an...
IR VERDICT: Author Belle Ami’s second book in the Out of Time series, THE GIRL WHO LOVED CARAVAGGIO, is a great read for art history...
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