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Arni’s Adventures by Arnav Ashok
Because I Made You That Way by R. D. Koncerak
Best Material for the Artist in the World, The by Kenneth Chamlee
Calling, The by George Patton Bargas
Codex by Lisa Towles
Creager: The War Paint Killer Saga by L. Hanson
Emerald Necklace, The by Linda Rosen
Flossy the Raccoon by Blacksheep Children’s Books
Force of Art, The – A Life for Painting by Juhani Murros
Fred Clayton by Frank Accettura
Funky Donkey Tells His Story about His First Ski Lesson on Safety, The by Herbert K. Naito
Garden in the Wood, The by Clair Campbell
Grass by Mark McQuown
He Went a Little Farther by Steve Campbell
Heroine’s Labyrinth, The by Douglas A. Burton
Hidden Secrets and Treasures of Having Fun on and Around the Ski Resorts, The by Herbert K. Naito
How to Prepare for Your Child's First Ski Lesson by Herbert K. Naito
I Was Born To Run by Angelina Charles
Ian by Donald MacCleod
Little Boy, I Know Your Name by Mitchell Raff
Live To Bounce Back And Be Reborn by Craig G. Acheson
Lonely Dragon, The by James C. Lyon
Lost & Found by Dustin Grinnell
Men Who Walk in Dreams by Marisa Labozzetta
My Story... by Natalie Peters
Mystic Prince by M. A. Richter
Princess Liliokalani Does Not Believe in Racism and Hate Crimes Because She Is Colorblind by Herbert K. Naito
Quiana's New Family by Jules Bloom
Raise Your Hand by Patti Nemeth
Refuge by Bill VanPatten
Saga of The Light Striper, The by Rick Stuempfle
Scaling the Math Achievement Ladder by Brenda Bayly Buckley
Secret Emissary, The by Roberto de Haro
Seventeen Parcels by Mic Lowther
Shh...Mommy Has a Migraine by Penny Teague
Single Desperate Prayer, A by Ludmila Ritz
Sport: A Stage for Life by Cristiana Pinciroli with Pedro Pinciroli Júnior
Start Over As Your Real Self by David F. Marks, PhD 
Still Rambling Down Life’s Road… with a Brain Injury by Kevin Pettit
Sun Tzu's Café by Eric Bornstein
Swing on Ginny's Porch, The by Brenda M. Jenkins
Taryn's Tropical Christmas by Terry Boucher
Tomorrow We Will Know by Sandra Worth
Watch Out for the Elephants! by C. Angela Todd and C. Ann Todd
Water Music by Marcia Peck
We Used to Dance by Debbie Chein Morris
What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain
Why Does Racism Still Exist in America with Asian Americans? by Herbert K. Naito
Will You Be There When I Call to You by Tootsie Barron
 
 
 
 
 
Reviews for April 2024
Almost Everything You Wanted To Know About Tickling by Duncan Taub, PhD
Arni’s Adventures by Arnav Ashok
Because I Made You That Way by R. D. Koncerak
Calling, The by George Patton Bargas
Driving Blind by KJ GoForth
Embers of Shadow by Lloyd Jeffries
Funky Donkey Tells His Story about His First Ski Lesson on Safety, The by Herbert K. Naito
Garden in the Wood, The by Clair Campbell
Great Fit, A by Tom Murry
He Went a Little Farther by Steve Campbell
Hidden Secrets and Treasures of Having Fun on and Around the Ski Resorts, The by Herbert K. Naito
How to Prepare for Your Child's First Ski Lesson by Herbert K. Naito
I Was Born To Run by Angelina Charles
Ian by Donald MacCleod
Little Boy, I Know Your Name by Mitchell Raff
Live To Bounce Back And Be Reborn by Craig G. Acheson
Lonely Dragon, The by James C. Lyon
My Story... by Natalie Peters
No Way Back by Dennis Scheel
Paradise Lost by Paul Buchheit
Princess Liliokalani Does Not Believe in Racism and Hate Crimes Because She Is Colorblind by Herbert K. Naito
Quiana's New Family by Jules Bloom
Saga of The Light Striper, The by Rick Stuempfle
Savage Days Haunted Nights by Bennett Kremen
Secrets of a Killer Auto Business Plan for Success, The by Donald A. Funk
Seventeen Parcels by Mic Lowther
Single Desperate Prayer, A by Ludmila Ritz
Spilled Ink & Coffee Stains by M.K. Standby
Swing on Ginny's Porch, The by Brenda M. Jenkins
Taryn's Tropical Christmas by Terry Boucher
Unsettled States by Tom Casey
Why Does Racism Still Exist in America with Asian Americans? by Herbert K. Naito
Will You Be There When I Call to You by Tootsie Barron
You Are His Masterpiece by Judith Lacy Hewes, LCSW

 
 
 
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The Town That Shot Itself in the Foot Storm Surge
by Stephen Reger 

"What happens to one of us… happens to all of us."

In 1618-1619, as a civil war between Protestants and Catholics comes to a head across Europe, two formidable sisters, Vanessa and Sarlatova, and their entourage head to Vienna to report atrocities against Catholics that they’ve witnessed. Ferdinand, the archduke and their father, is the leader of Stormsong, a Catholic group defending the throne, but with the emperor dying, Ferdinand assumes control. However, not everyone makes the same assumption about his succession of power. Protestants and others contesting Ferdinand for one reason or another band together, in some cases outnumbering the Catholic stronghold. As the sisters learn more about their father and the political situation during their journey, their goals change. Meanwhile, Ferdinand sends various parties in search of his daughters. But is it for good or ill?    ... (read more)
 
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Emerald Necklace, The by Linda Rosen
Flossy the Raccoon by Blacksheep Children’s Books
Heroine’s Labyrinth, The by Douglas A. Burton
Last Magdalene, The by Donna D. Conrad
Lost & Found by Dustin Grinnell
Maslow Conspiracy, The by Lou Earle
Men Who Walk in Dreams by Marisa Labozzetta
Public Record by Henry Bouchot
Raise Your Hand by Patti Nemeth
Refuge by Bill VanPatten
Scaling the Math Achievement Ladder by Brenda Bayly Buckley
Secret Emissary, The by Roberto de Haro
Shadow of Hope by Molly Crowe
Shh...Mommy Has a Migraine by Penny Teague
Sins Revealed by Lynn-Steven Johanson
Sport: A Stage for Life by Cristiana Pinciroli with Pedro Pinciroli Júnior
Still Rambling Down Life’s Road… with a Brain Injury by Kevin Pettit
Sun Tzu's Café by Eric Bornstein

 
 
 
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The Secret Emissary by Roberto de Haro
 
"de Haro’s characters are intimately involved with the influential powers… an is easy to recommend to anyone interested in the era of both world wars, as well as a deep dive into the development and motivations of a fascinating protagonist."
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Sun Tsu's Café by Eric Bornstein
 
"The work is a gem, spinning a seamless story that has audiences invested… With a plot that devoid of any dull moments, Bornstein's work makes for an enriching read, a thought-provoking probe into the inner workings of central intelligence…"
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Mystic Prince by M. A. Richter
 
"Features a lot of interesting worldbuilding ... action scenes are also done well and flow at a fast pace. ... One of the most powerful messages involves the dangers of having history twisted to manipulate people. ... a decent start to much larger fantasy series." 
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The Lonely Dragon by James C. Lyon
 
"It's big, bright illustrations and descriptive sentences serve as excellent resources for talking with young children about themes such as communication, assumptions, fear, and friendship." 
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Grass by Mark McQuown
 
"Any parent who reads this book should be able to relate to it on a heart level, whether they have an autistic child or not. ...spectacularly describes the devotion of his parents and the pain they endure."
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