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Author Tamora Pierce is known for her marvelous fantasy stories featuring tales of magic and heroism, usually featuring brave and mighty girls. In 'Sandry's Book' she delivers the first in a quartet of books about a group of remarkable children who each possess a unique magical ability. Each of them is an outcast in their own way, and under the strict guidance of the teachers at the Winding Earth Temple where they have come to live they learn to work their magic. A noble girl, Sandry's magic is in weaving. Street thief Briar can communicate with and influence plants and growing things. Daja, an orphaned Trader, has a magical connection to metal, and the moody, prickly Tris has a relationship with the weather that unsettles even her. When a looming disaster threatens the group, they must learn to overcome their differences and work together in order to save themselves.
Book Series: Circle of Magic
Similar books: Alanna by Tamora Pierce; Magic Steps by Tamora Pierce
Reviewed by: lauraf
Date read: 9/27/2012
ISBN-10: 0613179358
ISBN-13: 9780613179355
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When a bright, talented, Jewish girl moves to the small town of LaMond, Iowa, her presence brings significant changes, and evokes subtle prejudices in the local inhabitants.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 3/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0689809492
ISBN-13: 9780689809491
Scarlett's in trouble at school, AGAIN. Since her parents' divorce 2 years ago, Scarlett Flynn has been expelled from 5 different schools. With black fingernails and dyed ketchup-red hair, Scarlett certainly is not your average 12 year old Londoner. So after Scarlett gets expelled once again for causing a food fight in the cafeteria, her mother decides to send her off to her father's cottage in Ireland. Realizing that she will have to learn Gaelic in a one-room schoolhouse and enduring a new stepmom and younger stepsister is JUST TOO MUCH. So Scarlett climbs out the window and tries to 'walk' back to London. After walking until twilight, she comes across a lough where she meets Kian and his horse, Midnight. Kian alone allows Scarlett to be herself and Scarlett finally finds someone that will accept her for who she is. Can Kian teach Scarlett to let go of the anger she harbors within herself because of her parents' divorce and become the loving child she used to be or will Scarlett continue to put a wall against everyone that she cares for?
Awards nominated: Rebecca Caudill Award 2011
Reviewed by: bklyczek
Date read: 5/4/2010
ISBN-10: 0670060682
ISBN-13: 9780670060689
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A Great Read!Commenter: Hap, grade 8
Scarlett is a spunky girl who is ruled by her anger and makes all the wrong choices. Being sent to her hated father's house turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to her.
It's hard enough for Kat to fit in at school with a mother who speaks to ghosts for a living. Then Kat turns thirteen and starts seeing ghosts herself, including a spirit in the school library who seems to want her help. Can Kat find a way to adjust to her new ability and make friends at the same time? This light, humorous, and slightly scary read is the first in the Suddenly Supernatural series about Kat, her unusual talent, and her friendships.
Book Series: Suddenly Supernatural
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 12/30/2010
ISBN-10: 0316066834
ISBN-13: 9780316066839
'The Sea Chest' by Toni Buzzeo is a tender and remarkable story of a little girl's solitary life on a lighthouse island. With only her parents for company, Maita bakes pumpkin pies, takes care of the hens, climbs the rocky cliffs on the island, and prays for a baby sister. One dark and dangerous night Maita's prayers are answered. As a terrible storm sends a ship to the depths of the ocean, it sends her a sea chest containing a special gift. Through an extreme act of love, Maita receives a 'gift that would change her life forever'. You'll truly enjoy reading this heart-warming story and beautifully illustrated picture book as Maita tells her story to a grandniece who awaits her very own,'gift from the sea'.
Similar authors: Cynthia L. Copeland; Maricia K. Vaughan; Peter Roop
Similar books: Elin's Island by Cynthia L. Copeland;
Abbie Against the Storm; The true story of a young heroine and a lighthouse by Marica K. Vaughan;
Keep the Lights Burning Abbie by Peter Roop
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 6/29/2011
ISBN-10: 0803727038
ISBN-13: 9780803727038
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