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The Prisoner of Shiverstone by Linette Moore - 9/10
Young Helga journeys to a mysterious island on a quest to free her grandfather, an infamous mad scientist, from his entrapment. This book...


Dad and the Recycling-Bin Roller Coaster by Taylor Calmus - 8/10
When their dad turns the backyard into a playground of inventions, these kids insist something important is missing. A goofy depiction of...


Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir - 9/10
What happens when adolescent Wendy Darling, Dorothy Gale, and Alice Liddell meet in the care of a physicist who believes each girl has...


Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe - 9/10
A cute story about the power of art to draw people together. When Pokko's father gives her a drum, the free-spirited young frog is...


No Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko - 7/10
This bunny knows her creativity doesn't fit with the other rabbits, but will she be able to convince the other misfit writers that she...


To the Sea by Cale Atkinson - 9/10
A creative story about loneliness and friendship. When Tim, a young boy who feels invisible and alone, meets Sam, a beached whale, they...


I'm Trying to Love Math by Bethany Barton - 10/10
Told in an engaging and humorous dialogue, this book invites readers to consider the many ways we encounter math in life in order to...


The Artist by Ed Vere - 10/10
A thoughtful presentation of the vocation of an artist, skillfully crafted to appeal to young readers. Vere reflects on the mission of an...


Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Series) by Douglas Adams - 9/10
Follow the exploits of Dirk, an unconventional private detective who solves complex mysteries by seeing patterns in apparently...


Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman - 10/10
A whimsical story about a father whose trip to the corner store to fetch milk for his children becomes a fantastical adventure through...
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