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Chickenhare by Chris Grine (2013) is good looking but dumb graphic novel about exotic animals, taxidermy, and the frozen tundra. Continue reading
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Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell (1960)
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This excellent 1961 Newberry Winner is the fictionalized yet true story of “The Lost Woman of San Nicolas” who survived 18 years alone on an island off the coast of 19th Century California. Finally a survival tale starring a girl! Continue reading
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956)
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My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell (1956) delightfully mixes both naturalism and people-watching for a humorous look—from a child’s perspective—at an island in 1930s Greece. Continue reading
The Legend of Luke by Brian Jacques (1999)
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The fourth book in the Redwall series was another story altogether. Continue reading
Mossflower by Brian Jacques (1988)
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This year—and especially since our international move—my kids have become readers. Even my 13yo son, who I thought would wait until adulthood to love books, has his nose stuck in his Kindle every free moment of the day. I have … Continue reading
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford (1961)
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Our international move two months ago has impacted our family. My son (13), for example, doesn’t understand why we had to move here and still makes random comments that he wishes we could move back to the States—with humor, of … Continue reading
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King Kong by Delos W. Lovelace (1932)
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King Kong (by Delos W. Lovelace, 1932) might hail from a secret island in the Indian Ocean, but he’s ultimately America’s monster. Continue reading
When the Legends Die by Hal Borland (1963)
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Nobody else can live your life for you. You have to ride your own furies. (134) Here’s a book that came out of left field but will most definitely make the list of my top reads in 2024. I purchased … Continue reading
A View from the Zoo by Gary Richmond (1987)
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A View from the Zoo (1987) includes a series of entertaining devotionals from Gary Richmond’s experience as zookeeper in CA. A Christian review. Continue reading
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1912)
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Tarzan, Book 1 I recently posted my 1,000th book review on this blog, and in doing so, I noted some publication years for which I had not yet read a single book. In my search for worthwhile books published in … Continue reading