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Not So Normal Norbert
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James Patterson, Joey Green, Hatem Aly
CBWhitaker
, July 02, 2018
Not So Normal Norbert is a fun summer read for middle graders. Patterson and Green’s science fiction fantasy is full of quirky humor and adventure and takes a stand for being different and creative, especially where homogeneity and conformity are championed. Norbert Riddle lives in the United State of Earth and being normal there means following the rules. But thanks to a lapse in youthful silliness, Norbert gets caught doing a funny impression of the dictator, Loving Leader, and is exiled to Astronuts on planet Zorquat 3, a camp where kids who break the rules can express themselves. Patterson’s collaboration with Joey Green, a long-time humor writer for adults, brings fresh ideas to the Jimmy Books series and a playful whimsy to the narrative that will win readers over.
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Brain Fitness: The Easy Way of Keeping Your Mind Sharp Through Qigong
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Aihan Kuhn
CBWhitaker
, August 29, 2017
Dr. Aihan Kuhn brings Western and Chinese medical sciences together in this remarkable new book on the brain and aging. She makes a strong case for using the refined movement in tai chi or qigong to keep the mind sharp and prevent memory loss. Her extensive experience as a medical doctor and master instructor gives her a wealth of case studies to draw on, and the results are compelling. In addition to providing an excellent overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine and qigong philosophy, Dr. Kuhn outlines a specially designed exercise routine that will help readers to sharpen their thinking, improve memory and attention span, and increase learning capacity on both sides of the brain. Having practiced qigong for years, I can attest that these exercises will enhance energy levels, mental clarity, emotional balance, and immune system response. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving brain function and delaying the aging process in body and mind without medication.
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Wanderlost
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Jen Malone
CBWhitaker
, July 11, 2016
I had good fun previewing an advance reader copy of Jen Malone’s WANDERLOST. It’s the perfect contemporary YA summer read: light, breezy, funny, and filled with sightseeing for the vicarious traveler. The lovable Aubree Sadler goes on a whirlwind trip through Europe, taking over her older sister’s summer job as the tour leader for a group of senior citizens. She complicates things when she also pretends to be her sister, and the problems snowball from there. The tour company owner’s son Sam is particularly well depicted and good for several laughs. Complete with charming romantic interest, mistaken identity, dreamy settings, and a few plot twists that ask for a suspension of disbelief with a wink, WANDERLOST is an entertaining read that’s told with a delightful voice.
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American Women Stage Directors of the Twentieth Century
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Anne Fliotsos and Wendy Vierow
CBWhitaker
, May 08, 2016
This book is a first: no one has ever written a book solely on women theater directors before. From Minnie Maddern Fiske (b. 1865) to Tina Landau (b. 1962), Vierow and Fliotsos have written fascinating essays on fifty women's careers in directing for the stage. What is unique about these accounts is that they focus on the subjects' accomplishments as a director rather than on some of their other better-known achievements. In each essay, the authors describe not only the subject's career history, but also her individual approach to the craft. Reading through the lives and accomplishments of these women is not only interesting, but also inspiring. American Women Stage Directors is a must-have for anyone interested in theater, women's studies, or the creative process.
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Counting Thyme
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Melanie Conklin
CBWhitaker
, March 15, 2016
I had the good fortune of previewing an advance reader copy of COUNTING THYME. Thyme Owens’s life is turned upside down when her younger brother needs a new cancer drug, and her whole family moves from San Diego to New York City for his trial treatment. Although she’d do anything to help her brother recover, Thyme’s character is tested and revealed by such a big move in the midst of middle school. Melanie Conklin’s debut novel is powerfully written with fine attention paid to the emotional details. The characters feel real and believable, and the central crisis of her brother’s illness is handled with skill to avoid sentimental melodrama. COUNTING THYME is a moving and engaging read that delivers in the end.
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Sticks & Stones
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Abby Cooper
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, March 08, 2016
Abby Cooper’s STICKS & STONES really takes you back to what life was like in middle school: it’s so on target. The insecurities, the social pressures, the first crushes, the approval seeking are all so well depicted. At the core of Elyse’s story is a wonderfully creative look at name-calling and negative self-talk among middle schoolers, and how these messages can hurt. While unconditional positive regard is a nice idea, it simply doesn’t happen in the real world. Elyse learns that being afraid of bad names is no way to live and pushes herself to find self-acceptance. I love stories that embrace our differences, whether they be about social, mental, or health matters.
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Ruby Reinvented
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Ronni Arno
CBWhitaker
, February 09, 2016
I loved this novel on so many levels. It did a great job of drawing me in with the shocking revelation and the very real relationship dynamics of Ruby confronting her parents. Then I was sold on the complication: her decision to switch schools and then getting herself into a pickle that just snowballs. It's a high-interest page-turner with a strong story, delightful characters, and a great sense of humor. Really fun and heartfelt, a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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