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Cooking for Harry: A Novel
Thoroughly charming book - but one big flaw: This book is clever, witty, and breezy, and I enjoyed it completely. The description of poor Harry and how he ends up on his low-carb diet, and all the changes it causes in his life is very funny, and the book [... more]
CDN$17.95
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The Secret Language of Girls
Great Novel About Changing Friendships: Kate's a bit of "late bloomer." She's not really interested in kissing boys, piercing her ears, or trying out for cheerleading. Her best friend, Marilyn, is all of sudden into all of those things. The [... more]
CDN$6.99
Amazon CA |
Donuthead
HYSTERICAL!: Parents-- This is a great book for kids!! Donuthead is a neurotic hypochondriac who unwillingly becomes friends with a girl who is his exact opposite. The characters are likeable, even Donuthead, and the pace is fast and fun. Be aware that [... more]
CDN$7.99
Amazon CA |
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean
From Amazon.co.uk: Utterly Me, Clarice Bean is Lauren Child's rather marvellous follow up to the super-savvy picture books that first launched the unforgettable Clarice into Smarties Prize and Kate Greenaway Medal winning orbit. This time, Child has [... more]
CDN$15.34
Amazon CA |
Ninjas, Piranhas, and Galileo: A Novel
I love the quirky characters.: Elias is forced to participate in his school's science fair. Laid-back Shohei, who can best be described as a slacker, "helps" Elias (and I use that word very loosely) with his project. To understate it a bit, [... more]
CDN$9.99
Amazon CA |
Windfalls: A Novel
profound look at motherhood, but without an apple pie lens: Renowned photographer Anna Walters loves her work, delights in being wife to college professor Eliot and raising their daughter Lucy. Her only blight is the abortion she once had. However, her [... more]
CDN$19.00
Amazon CA |
Cool Moonlight
Poetic Page-Turner: Nearly-nine-year-old Lila lives in the dark, forced out of the sunlight by a skin condition. She has a plan for getting into the light, though, with the help of two mysterious friends. Who are Alyssa and Elizabeth, and why do they [... more]
CDN$8.99
Amazon CA |
Lily B. on the Brink of Cool
The mysterious family: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel wrote the book lily B on the Brink of Cool. It was a story like today and she goes all around her town. You are going to want to see what happens with Lily B's mysterious Aunty, Uncle and cousin. Lily B is 10 [... more]
CDN$7.50
Amazon CA |
Sisterland
long, but worth every page: As SISTERLAND opens, Hilly poses a question: Is it better to know the truth, no matter how unpleasant, behind surface niceness or not? Her question is prompted partly by her recent visit to a concentration camp in France --- [... more]
CDN$8.99
Amazon CA |
Tub Toys
Terrific Tub Toys: Tub Toys is truly a terrific book by Terry Miller Shannon and son, Timothy Warner. I was reminded of my own tub time toy experiences as a child while reading. This book is delightful, fun, bright, witty, and even silly. I think a few [... more]
CDN$19.95
Amazon CA |
Sisterland
long, but worth every page: As SISTERLAND opens, Hilly poses a question: Is it better to know the truth, no matter how unpleasant, behind surface niceness or not? Her question is prompted partly by her recent visit to a concentration camp in France --- [... more]
CDN$14.01
Amazon CA |
Utterly Me, Clarice Bean
From Amazon.co.uk: Utterly Me, Clarice Bean is Lauren Child's rather marvellous follow up to the super-savvy picture books that first launched the unforgettable Clarice into Smarties Prize and Kate Greenaway Medal winning orbit. This time, Child has [... more]
CDN$6.24
Amazon CA |
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