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Book reviews for ocean creatures

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    If You Want to See a Whale

    Gentle, lyrical glimpse of a boy waiting to spot a whale.
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    4
     
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    By Julie Fogliano
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Rise

    Sexual themes and violence weigh down Nightshade prequel.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Andrea Cremer
    (Book, 2013)
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    Teeth

    Rough language, sexual violence mar odd maritime fable.
    AGE
    15
     
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    By Hannah Moskowitz
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
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    "Who Could That Be at This Hour?": All the Wrong Questions, Book 1

    All the charm, menace, and wordplay of A Series of Unfortunate Events but in a noir setting, with Snicket as a boy solving the mystery.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Lemony Snicket
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus, Book 3

    Seven demigods in one sweet ride are off to save Rome.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Rick Riordan
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Ten Creepy Monsters

    Not-too-scary counting book with a friendly twist.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Carey F. Armstrong-Ellis
    (Book, 2012)
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    This Is Not My Hat

    Little fish tries to outsmart big one in funny thief tale.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Jon Klassen
    (Book, 2012)
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    Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always

    Two tentacled best friends in four fun short stories.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Tao Nyeu
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Green

    Clever color book expands idea of green in nature, at home.
    AGE
    2
     
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    By Laura Vaccaro Seeger
    (Book, 2012)
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    20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    Classic undersea adventure with science-fiction flair.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jules Verne
    (Book, 2011)
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    Life of Pi

    Fascinating survival tale with animal facts, gory detail.
    AGE
    16
     
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    By Yann Martel
    (Book, 2011)
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    The Old Man and the Sea

    Man vs. marlin story a challenging, introspective read.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Ernest Hemingway
    (Book, 2010)