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“New Leash on Life” by Kathleen Y’Barbo

An Old Dog Learns New Tricks! Nora is tired of waiting for her boyfriend of many years, Lane, to propose. She has tried breaking up with him, but he is so distracted, he doesn’t notice. Things are going badly in … Continue reading

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“Voice of the Ancient” by Connilyn Cossette

Life & Death in the Colorful Past! Beautiful Keziah has found her father, for his own profit, has promised her to marry a vicious, violent man. Just when it looks her fate is sealed, she has two surprises. The first, … Continue reading

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“Kitty & Cat: Opposites Attract” by Mirka Hokkanen

A New Family Member! When an older grumpy cat, suddenly has a kitten come live with him, all kinds of things happen.  The kitten’s high energy keeps the older one on his toes—when he can stay awake, that is! As … Continue reading

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“Dakota Crumb and the Secret Bookshop: A Tiny Treasure Hunt” by Jamie Michalak

Treasure Hunt Mystery! Illustrated by Kelly Murphy Dakota Crumb is good at finding things.  Her cousin in Paris has contacted her, begging her to come there and find a rare book.  As soon as she arrives, she quickly starts following … Continue reading

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“The Starlet Spy” by Rachel Scott McDaniel

Undercover Spy! Amelie Blake is a well-known American actress from Sweden who is living a double life. WWII is raging, and important papers with designs of the atomic bomb were mistakenly left in Sweden. She is approached to return to … Continue reading

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“Have You Seen My Invisible Dinosaur?” Written & Illustrated by Helen Yoon

Where O Where has My Dinosaur Gone? Come join a little girl’s search for her favorite playmate, her invisible dinosaur.  He has been missing ever since she gave him a bath.  She tries making him his favorite snack, and putting … Continue reading

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“The All American” by Susie Finkbeiner

Do Dreams Come True? This is a snapshot of the Harding family in the 1950’s. They are a family of five, with a mom transplanted from England, a well-known author for a father, two girls and a married son. For … Continue reading

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“Into the Fire” by Irene Hannon

Life & Love Heat Up! Bri is an arson investigator. Like her predecessor, the legendary investigator, Les Kavanaugh, she can’t let go of a case if it raises alarms, even if there is no evidence. That is what is happening … Continue reading

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“My Dog Just Speaks Spanish” by Andrea Caceres

  Andrea Caceres Illustrator  Potato, Potahto! Aurora is a little girl who has a problem.  She has learned to speak English after moving to the United States, but her dog, Nena, will only speak Spanish.  Whenever she calls her, or … Continue reading

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Book Review “Unseen Danger” by Jerusha Agen

In Plain Sight! Nevaeh is a beautiful young woman with the Phoenix K-9 Security group. She is part of a highly trained group of people, who along with their dogs, dedicate their lives to the protection of others.  Recently hired … Continue reading

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