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Video Kiddo’s Corner Reviews: Ramona and Her Father by Beverly Cleary

December 7, 2016

Kiddo’s Corner Reviews is my new feature here at The Overstuffed Bookcase, where my 7-year-old son reviews children’s books! Go here to find out more. FTC Disclaimer: We borrowed a copy of Ramona and Her Father from the Kiddo’s teacher. We were in no way compensated for this review. Hi everyone! We’re back with another ...

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Video Review: Spare and Found Parts by Sarah Maria Griffin

October 27, 2016

FTC Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader’s copy of Spare and Found Parts from a friend, who got it from BookExpo America. I was in no way compensated for this review. I really enjoyed Spare and Found Parts, you guys! It was a very cool science fiction, post-apocalyptic story about a girl who feels like an outcast and decides to ...

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Kiddo’s Corner Reviews: Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary

September 12, 2016

Kiddo’s Corner Reviews is my new feature here at The Overstuffed Bookcase, where my 7-year-old son reviews children’s books! Go here to find out more. FTC Disclaimer: We borrowed a copy of this book from our local library. We were in no way compensated for this review. First Thoughts Me: So what is this book about? Kiddo: Um, ...

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Kiddo’s Corner Reviews: Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary

July 14, 2016

Kiddo’s Corner Reviews is my new feature here at The Overstuffed Bookcase, where my 6-year-old son reviews children’s books! Go here to find out more. First Thoughts… I read this book to the Kiddo over several weeks, and we finished it just before writing this review. Me: So what is this book about? Kiddo: Beezus and her ...

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Review: My Life With the Liars by Caela Carter

March 4, 2016

Title: My Life With the Liars Author: Caela Carter Series: None Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: March 8, 2016 Pages: 288 Format/Source: eARC/From publisher via Edelweiss Age Group/Genre: Middle Grade/Contemporary, Religion Perfect for fans of Mockingbird and Counting by 7s, Caela Carter’s middle grade debut is a story of one ...

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Kiddo’s Corner Reviews: Spider-Man: Spider-Man versus Electro by Susan Hill

February 19, 2016

Kiddo’s Corner Reviews is my new feature here at The Overstuffed Bookcase, where my 6-year-old son reviews children’s books! Want to know more about Kiddo’s Corner Reviews? Go here to find out more! Spider-Man: Spider-Man versus Electro (Spider-Man Marvel Comics) Written by: Susan Hill Illustrated by: MADA Design, Inc. ...

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Review: Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin

January 28, 2016

Title: Symptoms of Being Human Author: Jeff Garvin Series: None Publisher: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publication Date: February 2, 2016 Pages: 352 Format/Source: eARC/From publisher via Edelweiss Age Group/Genre: Young Adult/Contemporary, LGBTQIA The first thing you’re going to want to know about me is: Am I a boy, or am I a ...

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Review: Revenge and the Wild by Michelle Modesto

January 22, 2016

Title: Revenge and the Wild Author: Michelle Modesto Series: None? Publisher: Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publication Date: February 2, 2016 Pages: 384 Format/Source: eARC/From publisher via Edelweiss Age Group/Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Western The two-bit town of Rogue City is a lawless place, ...

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Review: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner

August 27, 2015

Title: The Thief Author: Megan Whalen Turner Series: The Queen’s Thief #1 Publisher: Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publication Date: 1996 Pages: 280 Format/Source: Paperback/Purchased Age Group/Genre: Young Adult, Middle Grade/Fantasy The king’s scholar, the magus, believes he knows the site of an ancient ...

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Mini Review: Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley

July 30, 2015

Title: Magonia Author: Maria Dahvana Headley Series: Magonia #1 Publisher: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publication Date: April 28, 2015 Pages: 309 Format/Source: Hardback/Won Age Group/Genre: Young Adult/Fantasy Aza Ray is drowning in thin air. Since she was a baby, Aza has suffered from a mysterious lung disease that makes it ever ...