A young orphan named Mouse lives and works at Dunston Manor, in England, during the Middle Ages. She escapes the manor, and becomes the apprentice of a puppeteer. Mouse soon finds that the puppeteer holds secrets that may complicate her dreams of a better life.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/13/2009

ISBN-10: 0689844247

ISBN-13: 9780689844249

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Gen is finally caught by the Queen of Attolia, and she exacts her revenge by taking something he cannot live without. When war looms between the two kingdoms Gen must steal a man, and then a queen. Can the Queen's Thief overcome his loss and save his kingdom? What will the Queen of Attolia do to save her throne? This thrilling sequal to The Thief is followed by The King of Attolia.

Similar books: Percy Jackson and the Olympians seris by Rick Riordan; Bloody Jack series by L. A. Meyer

Reviewed by: djd

Date read: 8/10/2009

ISBN-10: 068817423X

ISBN-13: 9780688174231

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This quick, rhyming read tells the story of Wyatt, who is mysteriously quiet today. In the midst of his loud, loud town and school, he is silent. Can he make noise? Why is he quiet? (Reading Level: 2.9)

Reviewed by: emc

Date read: 5/5/2011

ISBN-10: 053117543X

ISBN-13: 9780531175439

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It's the 1930's, and after her father loses his job twelve-year-old Rachel must move from the city to a dilapidated house out in the country. Times are hard for everyone during the Great Depression. Rachel and her two younger siblings must stay by themselves while their father travels, looking for work. Will they have enough money for the rent after her sister buys some special paint? The days stretch on; what will they eat until their father returns? Rachel gains strength throughout the story by writing letters to her beloved friend Miss Mitzi back in the city. If only Miss Mitzi could live with them...

Reviewed by: msp

Date read: 12/23/2011

ISBN-13: 9780375938894

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There is excitement in the air as Little Georgie tumbles down the Rabbit burrow to tell his parents that new folks are coming to the Big House. It's been some years since the Big House has been filled, and everyone knows that new folks may mean a good garden. Food has been scarce for the animals. The last tenants had not planted a garden at all. As more and more signs of the approaching new tenants appear, the excitement grows, but Mother Rabbit begins to worry. The new tenants may have dogs or cats, they might set traps, and they might even have Boys! The new folks come, and the animals' joy rises as they see that the new folks are kind, and considerate to all living creatures. They also make preparations to plant a garden. The animals can hardly believe it when they overhear the man saying that the wall to the garden was not going to be fixed, and no traps were to be set to rid of the animals. The neighbors begin to think that the new folks are crazy, and won't have a garden left when harvest time comes. What do you think? Rabbit Hill won the Newbery Medal in 1945.

Awards won: John Newbery Medal

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 4/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0670586757

ISBN-13: 9780670586752

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