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Well-developed, true-to-life characters make this a good, thought-provoking tale about a girl trying to deal with her brother's autism. This book deserves applause.
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Michael Alpert introduces the reader to 1849 London with rich detail. This book is a snapshot of an era. Much more depth than the everyday true crime novel makes this a particularly enriching read.
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"My mother said she was a 120 pound woman, but she kept herself wrapped in fat to avoid bruising."- these and other zingers keep this book light and cheery. Kimmel writes like a comedian, but has the ability to cover serious issues. This is a great book.
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Rules (Apple Signature) by Cynthia Lord
mariposamarie, January 1, 2009
Well-developed, true-to-life characters make this a good, thought-provoking tale about a girl trying to deal with her brother's autism. This book deserves applause.(0 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
My Monster Mama Loves Me So by Laura Leuck
mariposamarie, January 1, 2009
The young monster in this book knows his mama loves him because she puts bugs in his cookies! A great read-aloud with fun pictures.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
London 1849: A Victorian Murder Story
mariposamarie, October 7, 2008
Michael Alpert introduces the reader to 1849 London with rich detail. This book is a snapshot of an era. Much more depth than the everyday true crime novel makes this a particularly enriching read.(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Our Mutual Friend
mariposamarie, October 1, 2008
An absolutely gripping screen rendition of Dickins' classic. The BBC got this absolutely right.(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
A Girl Named Zippy: Growing Up Small in Mooreland, Indiana by Haven Kimmel
mariposamarie, May 9, 2008
"My mother said she was a 120 pound woman, but she kept herself wrapped in fat to avoid bruising."- these and other zingers keep this book light and cheery. Kimmel writes like a comedian, but has the ability to cover serious issues. This is a great book.(6 of 12 readers found this comment helpful)
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