Issue: June 2007

The Secret History Of Tom Trueheart

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
When young Tom Trueheart’s seven older brothers all go missing from their ures in the Land of Stories, he embarks on a perilous mission to save them and to capture the rogue story-writer who wants to do away with the heroes.
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Set In Stone

By Rebecca | Published: June 29, 2007
The alternating narratives of art tutor Samuel Godwin and governess Charlotte Agnew, who work for the wealthy Farrow family in 1898 England, reveal the secrets that almost everyone in the household is hiding.
Posted in England (UK), Europe, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) | Tagged , , , | Comments closed

Urchin And The Heartstone

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
The mistmantle chronicles book two As the inhabitants of the island of Mistmantle prepare for the coronation of Crispin the squirrel, robes are stitched, cakes are baked, wine is brought up from cellars, and the Heartstone is readied. Urchin finds himself journeying to a hostile island, where the maniacal King Silverbirch and his sorcerer await him.
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The Murder Of Bindy MacKenzie

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
Class brain Bindy Mackenzie has alienated her entire high school but when she realizes someone is trying to kill her, she has to make friends in order to get help.
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One More Sheep

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
Sam’s sheep must find a way to keep him awake long enough to count them, so that he will not open the door to let in what he thinks is a stray sheep, but might be an enemy in disguise.
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Moi & Marie Antoinette

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
Sebastien relates the life of Marie Antoinette as she goes from being a teenager devoted to him, her pug dog, to becoming the Queen of France and mother to two children.
Posted in Europe, France, Historical Fiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) | Tagged , | Comments closed

Mr. Pusskins : A Love story

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
Grumpy Mr. Pusskins hates doing ordinary cat things such as playing with his owner Emily but a night out on the streets in search of adventure makes him reconsider the advantages of a loving home.
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While You Are Sleeping

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
A girl’s bedside toys go to great lengths to keep her safe at night while she is asleep.
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Fairie-ality

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand with “couture and photography” by Ellwand.
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But, Excuse me, That Is My Book

By nersum | Published: June 29, 2007
Charlie helps his little sister Lola discover that there is more than one extra-special book to be found in the library.
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