The Girl who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

4 stars I won this book through a Facebook giveaway and was very excited to read it, having loved Barnhill’s previous book, The Witch’s Boy. This is a beautiful book. You can tell right from the cover that it will be magical and lovely. I really liked the characters, especially the fact that there were…

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The Storybook of Legends by Shannon Hale

4 stars   I really enjoy this series. Having watched the show first and then reading the books, I have to say, I like the books a lot better. The show is cute, but very superficial. I think the book has more diversity in the characters. I understand these characters are based on dolls, but…

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Abortion & Life by Jennifer Baumgardner

5 stars This is a fantastic book. I, myself, am pro-choice already, but reading this book has made me more understanding about many of the issues surrounding the issue of abortion. I think it has helped me see the perspective of those who argue for pro-life and the importance of an open dialogue. The idea…

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Emma had a Little Turkey by Mary Lee

3 stars A very cute little retelling of “Mary Had a Little Lamb”. I really liked the artwork and silly pictures. This is an adorable little book that will make you smile. Extra points awarded for a Thanksgiving book that doesn’t bring up eating the turkey.

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Emma and Snowbell by Mary Lee

3 stars Another cute story about Emma, this time to the tune of “Jingle Bell”. As with the other books featuring Emma, the illustrations in this book are adorable. A cute little Christmas adventure for young children.

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Mr. Getaway and the Christmas Elves by Sally Huss

1 star Not a fan of the artwork and I think the whole message of the book was a bit extreme. I understand the intent, but the elves’ storyline was ridiculous. I usually love books that rhyme, but this one felt lazy. Also there wasn’t a very consistent rhythm to the story, which made it…

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You are My Pumpkin by Mary Lee

3 stars A very simple book, but a very cute one as well. The pictures are adorable and brought a smile to my face. A sweet little Halloween book great for young children.set to the tune of “You Are My Sunshine”.

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See Me by Nicholas Sparks

1 star So I have previously read two of Sparks’ other books and really was not a fan of them. After that I swore off reading more of his work. But I received this book for Christmas last year so I ended up reading it. I have been angrily ranting about it the entire time…

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The Skeleton King by Jesse Nethermind

3 stars Overall, this was a good story. The pace was quick and it had a cool plot. It was kind of confusing at times and a bit predictable, but very entertaining. The ending seemed a little rushed and not very well thought out, but overall I liked the book. I enjoy Nethermind’s stories and…

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