4 stars A fantastically crafted story. Najeeba has heard the Call and knows it is time to travel the Salt Roads. But only men and boys are supposed to experience the Call. Follow Najeeba on her unprecedented journey beyond her home to travel the Salt Roads with her father and brothers, change her family’s prospects,…
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by Kate Messner and José Barreiro Illustrated by Falynn Koch 5 stars Another fantastic entry in the History Smashers series. Told with humor and wit, this book helps to lay out the exploration of Christopher Columbus, describe aspects of Taino culture, and shows why Columbus became such a popular figure in the first place. Along…
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3 stars A humorous book filled with sass and sarcasm. The illustrations are very fun. Colorful, silly, and full of grumpiness. This book introduces readers to Grumpy Unicorn. It consists of short comics with a variety of themes such as holidays, daily activities, and travel. Great for fans of non-traditional unicorns. A quick, fun read…
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4 stars A wonderful and fantastical journey through dark and light, kindness and maliciousness, familiar and strange, hopeful and bleak, all to find the way home. This beautiful wordless art book is packed with detail and imagination. A real treat to explore the imagined worlds, meet fascinating creatures, and find friends and foes. Definitely worth…
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3 stars A fun exploration of some of America’s paranormal and true crime locations. This is a perfect reference guide for both fans of the podcast as well as anyone looking for an odd road trip exploring ghosts, murders, and general creepiness. I’ll admit, going into this I knew nothing about the podcast. I didn’t…
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3 stars A heartwarming story of family, quality time, and always coming back. When Jyoti feels out of place visiting family in India, her grandmother is quick to step in to share with, teach, and comfort her. Jyoti mirrors this experience when her grandmother visits, finding the commonality within the unfamiliar. Despite language and cultural…
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