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December 2014

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published December 2014.

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Jane Austen Cover to Cover

by Matt Sutherland

This book is such a great idea, and so masterfully put together, no one should ever doubt its success. Covers galore—two hundred years of publishing fashion on display, featuring six of Austen’s novels, all assisted by hip... Read More

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Uncovered in Istanbul

by Aimee Jodoin

Narrator Anatolia Steppe is a rebellious twelve-year-old, and wise beyond her years. While these traits may irritate adults and nannies, they are perfectly conducive to solving mysteries with international intrigue. In Istanbul, Turkey,... Read More

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My Friend Is a Muslim

by Aimee Jodoin

Elementary-school social studies classes should cheer for this accessible introduction to Islam, told through the story of a girl and her Muslim friend who are creating a powerpoint to share their research about the religion to her... Read More

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Time Flight

by Aimee Jodoin

His mind perpetually drifting where his creativity and optimism take it, distracted Anthony one day follows a paper airplane into a portal that takes him into another universe. Like Alice in Wonderland, Anthony’s quick-changing,... Read More

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The Possible Police

by Aimee Jodoin

Dreamy purple and sunshiny swirls juxtapose with the dark attire of the authorities as the visionary protagonist of this book proves his creative superiority to enforcers of the limits of the imagination. Rainbows, stars, and smiling... Read More

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Imani's Moon

by Aimee Jodoin

Small Imani learns a lesson on perseverance when pursuing her fervent dream of touching the moon, in this gorgeously illustrated picture book. Taking after her storytelling mother, ignoring the teasing children of her village, and... Read More

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The Squickerwonkers

by Aimee Jodoin

A royal pain with a red balloon strays from a fair and into an abandoned marionette auditorium where several spooky kooky puppets (called Squickerwonkers) reside. A disembodied voice introduces to the impetuous young heiress each of the... Read More

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Rafa Was My Robot

by Aimee Jodoin

Imaginative world traveler Jacob and his robot, Rafa, are close as friends can be—like a child and his favorite stuffed animal. But one day, Rafa’s battery starts dying, and Jacob traverses the galaxy in search of a replacement.... Read More

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