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Although I was disappointed to find this isn’t a collection of fictitious short stories, I was glad to read these Christmas-themed memoirs by Mike Huckabee—A Simple Christmas (2009). Continue reading
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Liberty and Tyranny by Mark R. Levine (2009)
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A Conservative Manifesto If you’re not familiar with Mark Levine, I can help you get a sense of the guy. Think of a small, thoughtful, white-bearded man on television who sits in a chair with a library in the background … Continue reading
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (2009)
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The Hunger Games, Book 2 Because there are so many books I want to read, and because time is so limited, it’s uncommon for me to re-read books. Some books stick out so strongly in my memory, though, that I … Continue reading
Woods Runner by Gary Paulsen (2009)
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Gary Paulsen is perhaps best known for his stories of survival in the wilderness (The Brian Saga), but I was surprised to see how prolific he really is. Just take a cursory glance at his many titles—the man’s written stories … Continue reading
In Too Deep by Jude Watson (2009)
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The 39 Clues: Book Six “Come on. Let’s go kick some old lady butt!” This early line from 11-year-old Dan Cahill to his sister, Amy, in the busy Sydney Airport drew us right into this next installment of The 39 … Continue reading
The Black Circle by Patrick Carman (2009)
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The 39 Clues: Book 5 It might not be easy to choose a favorite book within a kids’ series. They often tend to run together after a while, but I’m going to try. We’re only 8 books into the original … Continue reading
Beyond the Grave by Jude Watson (2009)
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The 39 Clues: Book 04 If you’re into books filled with mysteries, poisons, and secret passages all laced with eleven-year-old humor, then this installment is for you. And for me. The search for The 39 Clues has brought Dan and … Continue reading
The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis (2009)
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The 39 Clues: Book Three It’s always an exciting thing for our family to find a new series of books that we enjoy, and this 39 Clues collection has to be among the most unique we’ve ever read. The stories … Continue reading
North! or Be Eaten by Andrew Peterson (2009)
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The Wingfeather Saga, Book Two When I read the first book in this series to my kids, I felt exhausted and just sort of wished it would finish so I could be done. That’s not a great way to begin … Continue reading
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (2009)
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Book 7 I just noticed that J.K. Rowling took 3 years following the publication of Book 6, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, to publish this crowning conclusion to the series. I remember back in 2009 scoffing at the people … Continue reading