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January 2011

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 2011.

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The Leaves of Fate

by Trina Carter

For those who ever wondered what happened to John Smith after Pocahontas, this is the book for you. "The Leaves of Fate" is the third volume in the epic trilogy In the Land of Whispers, set 400 years ago in the American wilderness of the... Read More

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The Silk Road

by Teresa Scollon

The Silk Road connected China to the Mediterranean sea for centuries over a distance of more than 7,000 miles. Trade and travel along this route influenced culture, politics, and economies. This book introduces young readers to its story... Read More

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How To Be Perfect

by Elizabeth Breau

This devoutly Christian book explores often unmentioned connections between spiritual salvation—granted at the Resurrection—and the complex set of Judaic commandments by which Jesus himself presumably lived. The author, a Protestant... Read More

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A Flock of Shoes

by Mary Popham

A small number of pages can occasionally pack a huge idea. So it is with Ontario natives Sarah Tsiang, who teaches college in Kingston, and Qin Leng, an award-winning animator and illustrator in Toronto, whose Flock of Shoes begins with... Read More

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All the Pretty Shoes

by Andi Diehn

There are many memoirs about World War II, each with its own story of atrocities, devastation, and triumph. Memoirs help make history real; names, dates, and events are important, but it’s the personal suffering of the people involved... Read More

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The Best of Adventure

by Trina Carter

"The Best of Adventure" is full of intrigue, action, mystery, danger, and daring—and this is just the first volume! The pulp magazine Adventure started 100 years ago. It became renowned for publishing top authors of the day, including... Read More

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The Suprise Party

by Mary Popham

Rip Squeak, a little mouse, has a great secret! He plans to show his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Squeak, how much he loves them. Mr. Squeak asks, “What are you up to, Rip?” and Rip answers, “Nothing at all.” But when his parents leave... Read More

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