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The False Prince (Ascendance #1) by Jennifer A. Nielsen - Review
Book Synopsis: In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a...
Lyra Thompson
2 days ago3 min read
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Summerlost by Ally Condie - Review
Book Synopsis: It's the first real summer since the devastating accident that killed Cedar's father and younger brother, Ben. But now...
Lyra Thompson
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict by Trenton Lee Stewart - Review
Book Synopsis: Nine-year-old Nicholas Benedict has more problems than most children his age. Not only is he an orphan with an unfortunate...
Lyra Thompson
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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(SPOILERS) The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages by Trenton Lee Stewart - Review
Book Synopsis: Some time has passed since the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance have had a mission together. But...
Lyra Thompson
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
Book Synopsis: During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie...
Lyra Thompson
May 8, 20243 min read
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Braced by Alyson Gerber - Review
Book Synopsis: Rachel Brooks is excited for the new school year. She's finally earned a place as a forward on her soccer team. Her best...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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The People of Sparks (Book of Ember #2) by Jeanne DuPrau - Review
Book Synopsis: The sequel to the critically acclaimed The City of Ember continues the story of Lina and Doon, who have emerged from the...
Lyra Thompson
Jan 19, 20243 min read
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Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan - Review
Book Synopsis: Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting...
Lyra Thompson
Jun 13, 20232 min read
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart - Review
Book Synopsis: IF YOU FAIL, ALL IS LOST. Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring...
Lyra Thompson
May 2, 20233 min read
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The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau - Review
Book Synopsis: Many hundreds of years ago, the city of Ember was created by the Builders to contain everything needed for human survival....
Lyra Thompson
Sep 22, 20223 min read
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A Dog's Promise by W. Bruce Cameron - Review
Book Synopsis: A Dog's Promise continues the story of Bailey, the good dog whose journey started in A Dog's Purpose and continued in A...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 12, 20223 min read
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and The Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart - Review
Book Synopsis: Children You must not come STOP Dangerous The Mysterious Benedict Society is back with a new mission: to go on a...
Lyra Thompson
Dec 11, 20212 min read
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One For the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt - Review (SPOILERS)
Book Synopsis: Twelve-year-old Carley Connors can take a lot. Growing up in Las Vegas with her fun-loving mother, she's learned to be...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 4, 20213 min read
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Breakout by Kate Messner - Review
Book Synopsis: Nora Tucker is looking forward to summer vacation in Wolf Creek--two months of swimming, popsicles, and brushing up on her...
Lyra Thompson
Oct 15, 20203 min read
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The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart - Review
Book Synopsis: Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 22, 20202 min read
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