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January 2017

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 2017.

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Two Days Gone

by Stephanie Bucklin

Elegant, beautiful Claire O’Patchen Huston is murdered one night, along with her three children, Thomas Jr., Alyssa, and David. The prime suspect? Claire’s husband, Thomas, who goes on the run just after the murders. Once a man in... Read More

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Eat Wheat

by Melissa Wuske

Gluten-free has gone from diet craze to full-scale movement. But is gluten unequivocally a substance to be avoided? That, along with similar concerns about dairy, is the question of John A. Douillard’s book. Through his experience, he... Read More

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Dream Big

by Pallas Gates McCorquodale

As Baboon taps out a beat on his drum, he is inspired by the magic of wishing on a star, in Kat Kronenberg’s "Dream Big", a story about friendship, positive thinking, and believing in yourself. Illustrations from Stephanie Dehennin... Read More

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That Burning Summer

by Stephanie Bucklin

In July 1940, sixteen-year-old Peggy finds a crashed plane and its injured pilot, Henryk, in the marsh off the south coast of England. The Polish airman expresses fear of the war, telling Peggy he cannot go back to the Royal Air Force.... Read More

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Iron String

by Kristine Morris

Though filled with grisly war images, this novelization is an inspiring story of the power of love. Rudy Revak’s "Iron String", based on the story of his family’s experiences during World War II, is a testament to the power of love,... Read More

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Big.Knit.Love.

by Sarah E. White

Bulky, super bulky, and jumbo yarns are making a big impact in fashion and in knitting. The large scale makes for dramatic garments that knit up quickly, and this is a fun way to play with texture and color when combining yarns to make... Read More

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