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“The Cold Light of Day” by Elizabeth Goddard

The Fight of her Life! Autumn is the police chief in a very small town in the Alaskan wilderness. There is hardly ever any crime, or much excitement. Suddenly, everything around her spins out of control. A local man, with … Continue reading

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“Everything is Just Beginning” by Erin Bartels

This is Not Love Michael is a young guy who has had a terrible upbringing, including having no father in his life. His single mom has constantly made bad choices in men, causing both her and Michael to suffer. Because … Continue reading

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“Her Hearts Desire” by Shelley Shepard Gray

A Once in a Life-time Chance! Three Amish girls unknown to each other, Mary, Betsy and Lilly, make a trip alone to Pinecraft, Florida. As they leave the cold winter weather behind, they each hope to leave behind their past–at … Continue reading

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“Barking up the Wrong Tree” by Janice Thompson

Book 3: Gone to the Dogs Hot Dog! A championship dog, a sheltie named Remington, has been stolen and replaced with a look alike–one who is mean and poor tempered. After taking the dog to the vet, the switch is … Continue reading

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“Well Done Mommy Penguin” by Chris Haughton

Penguin Carry Out! From a distance, Daddy Penguin and Little Penguin watch Mommy Penguin as she gets dinner.  While gliding through the water looking for fish, she waves her wing at Little Penguin.  Despite the fish being really fast, Mommy … Continue reading

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“Leonard, My Life as a Cat” by Carlie Sorosiak

A Cat from Outer Space? Leonard is a cat, but he is also an alien.  When Leonard came to visit earth, he was supposed to appear as a human park ranger in Yellowstone National Park.  But a last-minute mix-up caused … Continue reading

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“The World’s Longest Sock” by Juliann Law

The Longest Sock? Nina and Chuck do not know each other, and live in two different parts of the world. But they each knit. Nina has knitted a giant sock, that she adds a row to each time she makes … Continue reading

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“On My Honor” by Patty Smith Hall

Go Girls! Shortly after the United States was pulled into WWII by the Pearl Harbor attack, citizens living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina began experiencing enemy attacks along their coastline.  Germans found the area unprepared, and started bombing … Continue reading

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“Slow Dog” by Joy Johnston

Illustrations by Lana Lee Slow Down! Destiny’s grandmother has a dog, Murphy, who is the slowest dog in the world. At least, Destiny thinks so. She has lots of energy so does things like running or playing really fast. Little … Continue reading

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“All the Lost Places” by Amanda Dykes

Lost! I am in the minority here, but I did not connect with this book. Where others found this story filled with touching prose, it fell flat for me. It was too poetic, too many things were hinted at, and … Continue reading

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