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Lass: Based on the best-seller, Lessons from a Sheepdog, by Phillip Keller
By Roland Gebauer
Illus by Cheri Bladholm
Review By Christina Lewis
Lass, a pure-bred Border collie, is not happy with the restricted life she's living in the city. So when Phillip Keller rescues Lass and takes her to his sheep ranch on Vancouver Island, Lass becomes a wonderful sheepdog. Patiently Mr. Keller teaches Lass about trust, obedience, love and faith as he trains her to care for his sheep. This touching tale is based on a true story and shows children and adults the importance of love and faith. At the end of the book are suggested questions to help children discover more about God's love.
(Ages 4-8) |
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The Last Christmas Present
By Matt Novak
Review By Christina Lewis
Everyone is busy on Christmas Eve trying to help Santa get ready, especially Irwin, the smallest elf. After Santa left to deliver the presents Irwin found one present that was forgotten. The other elves told him to forget about it and go to sleep, but Irwin was determined to deliver the present himself. Irwin braves many dangers to deliver this one present, and Santa was so proud that he made Irwin the head elf.
(Ages 4-8) |
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The Last Tear (W.I.T.C.H.,5)
By Elizabeth Lenhard
Review By Christina Lewis
Life in Heatherfield hasn't remained quiet for long. With new reports of a monster on the loose in the museum, the Guardians of the Veil - Will, Irma, Taranee, Cornelia and Hay Lin, are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. But they're not the only ones, Uriah and his gang of thugs decide to break into the museum themselves for a little fun, but what they find is far from fun, and trouble soon follows. When the guardians are banished to an enchanted painting by Elyon, their ex-friend, they uncover the history of Meridian with the help of a painter. But Will has an idea that will put an end to the ancient curse. Can the girls ban together, even without their powers, to overcome evil?
(Ages 9-12) |
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Learn or Lose
By William G. Perry, Ph.D.
Review By Christina Lewis
What's the most valuable gift you can give yourself? The desire to learn! "Take control of your future. Learn how to reach your goals and become a winner." William G. Perry, Ph.D. has created a valuable resource to help teens take control of their own lives, make quality decisions, take responsible action, get along well with others, set and achieve goals, find the right job, how to communicate with others and much more! Your future is in your hands. "Learn or Lose" can give you the knowledge you need to have the kind of future you want!
(Young Adult) |
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Learning with Animals
By Melanie Watt
Review By Christina Lewis
A delightful first learning set that young ones will want to read again and again! Children will discover many different animals as they learn the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors and opposites. Recite the alphabet with 26 different animals, count to 12 with the farm animals, dive under the sea to learn about shapes, visit the forest to discover many different colors, and travel to the north and south poles to learn all about opposites. The small size of the five books and the bold and beautiful colors make this a perfect learning set for youngsters!
(Infant-Preschool) |
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Least Things: Poems About Small Natures
By Jane Yolen
Illus by Jason Stemple
Review By Christina Lewis
The small wonders of nature are exquisitely portrayed in this beautiful book. The tiny creatures are captured in all their glory in fourteen delightful poems written in haiku form. The photographs capture nature like you've never seen it before, and draw you in to the beauty and oddities of this small world. Sprinkled with short facts about each creature - the frog, crab, caterpillar, snail, chipmunk and more - children will easily identify these creatures as they learn interesting facts and understand how extraordinary nature is.
(Ages 9-12) |
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The Legend of Mu Lan: A Heroine of Ancient China
By Wei and Chang An Jiang
Review By Christina Lewis
"Long ago in a farming village in ancient China, there lived a girl named Mu Lan. She was smart and brave." When Mu Lan's father is ordered to join the Chinese army Mu Lan knows that he is too old and sick to go and her brother is too young. So she joins in her father's place and uses the name of her brother, Mu Li, because females were not allowed to join the army back then. Mu Lan was very skilled in martial arts and admired for her abilities. After ten years of war Mu Lan proved to be a triumphant leader and protector of China. Superbly written in both Chinese and English "The Legend of Mu Lan" is a beautifully illustrated story of the life and adventures of Mu Lan - China's heroine.
(Ages 9-12) |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
By Washington Irving
and Will Moses
Illus by Will Moses
Review By Christina Lewis
This well known legend of Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane, and the Headless Horseman is a classic that everyone should read. Retold and illustrated by Will Moses, great grandson of Grandma Moses. When Ichabod Crane disappears one eerie night, did the Headless Horseman really get him?
(Ages 9-12) |
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Legend Of The Emerald Rose
By Linda Wichman
Review By Christina Lewis
"Legend of the Emerald Rose" is a compelling story of love, betrayal, war, friendship, magic, mystery and legend. King Arthur has been killed in battle, Lady Guenevere has been slain by Mordred, and Merlin has disappeared, and all seems lost at Camelot. But there is one hope, a princess that nobody knows about, Emerald Rose Rayn Pendragon, Arthur and Guenevere's daughter. The remaining Knights of the Round Table, Lancelot, Perceval and Tristam have sworn to protect Rayn and someday put her in her rightful place as Queen. Rayn is a high spirited girl with an unshakeable belief in God and her clans people, but she is unaware of her true birthright. After 17 years Shadoe, Merlin's son, has returned to Camelot to fulfill his promise to his father and also the promise he made to Guenevere to protect her Emerald Rose, although Shadoe had no idea the Emerald Rose was a girl. As they prepare for the battle of their lives, Shadoe and Rayn fight against darkness and demons to overcome evil and free Camelot. A breathtaking tale you won't be able to put down!
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Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography
By Lemony Snicket
Review By Christina Lewis
Who is Lemony Snicket? Well, you won't find the answer to that question in this unauthorized autobiography, and you'll probably come away with even more questions. But you will find yourself laughing out loud at the same time you're shaking your head and wondering what anything means! When you're done reading this you won't know who Lemony Snicket is, you won't know who Beatrice is, you won't know anything about the secret organization, and you won't know why Mr. Snicket is so interested in the Baudelaire orphans, and you will have more questions. But you will also find a renewed interest in reading the rest of the Series of Unfortunate Events books, even if you are very confused!
(Ages 9-12) |
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