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FatherCraneMadeMeDoIt
FatherCraneMadeMeDoIt rated it 5 years ago
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleA sweet story about kindness and caring for others.The artwork in this book is lovely. I really enjoyed the various textures used.There are some rather dark themes in the beginning, such as the main character's father going to sleep on the porch and no...
Reading Rainstorm
Reading Rainstorm rated it 9 years ago
Earlier this year, after moving into my new place, I dug up some of the boxes in my parent’s basement to consolidate and prune my collections. Of course, digging up some childhood favorites, I had to pause to flip through them again, reminding me of days past when there was plenty of time to read, w...
LeahSL
LeahSL rated it 10 years ago
Flossie is great! Smart and resourceful and saves the day in an everyday scenario.
Ama's Picture Books
Ama's Picture Books rated it 11 years ago
written by Patricia C McKissack, illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon Maybe the most beautiful picture book I've ever read in my life. Seriously, the words, the illustrations, the pictures, everything about this book is fantastic.
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 12 years ago
Spooky and suspenseful, good for reading aloud.
AmySea
AmySea rated it 12 years ago
My niece and I read Mirandy and Brother Wind a couple of years ago, I guess. I enjoyed the book, thought it was fun and unique, but if I remember correctly, my niece found it to be a little confusing. As I've mentioned before, she's a very literal child, and the idea of dancing wind was just not s...
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 13 years ago
An exciting graphic presentation of the Old West legend.
pedestrienne
pedestrienne rated it 13 years ago
I particularly liked how the art was done in a b & w newspaper photograph style. And was left wondering: is breaking a horse as simple as holding on long enough? horse people, please inform me.
pedestrienne
pedestrienne rated it 13 years ago
I particularly liked how the art was done in a b & w newspaper photograph style. And was left wondering: is breaking a horse as simple as holding on long enough? horse people, please inform me.
siobhanparker
siobhanparker rated it 14 years ago
"Clone Codes" is the first book in a series, and it definitely feels like it. This novel's cliffhanger ending and unanswered questions will leave many readers wanting more. The story is well-written and fast-paced, and it illustrates the old saying of Winston Churchill: "Those who do not learn fro...
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