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Book reviews for ages 2 & 8

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    Platypus Police Squad: The Frog Who Croaked

    Plot and jokes forced but harmless in detective parody.
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    By Jarrett J. Krosoczka
    (Book, 2013)
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    The 13-Story Treehouse

    Madcap mayhem perfect for Big Nate fans.
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    By Andy Griffiths
    (Book, 2013)
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    Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace

    Fast-paced coming-of-age tale about finding yourself.
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    By Nan Marino
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Lightning Catcher

    Kids battle severe weather in mild, whimsical fantasy.
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    By Anne Cameron
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Hero's Guide to Storming the Castle

    Wacky, gripping sequel has slapstick, swordplay, sweetness.
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    By Christopher Healy
    (Book, 2013)
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    Story's End

    Storybound sequel has brave kids, cosmic battle.
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    8
     
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    By Marissa Burt
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Ultra Violets

    Fast-paced girl-power confection made for superhero fans.
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    8
     
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    By Sophie Bell
    (Book, 2013)
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    Ghoulish Song

    Brave girl shines in exciting companion to Goblin Secrets.
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Tangle of Knots

    Intriguing tale of fate, connections, and recipes.
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    8
     
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    By Lisa Graff
    (Book, 2013)
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    Big Nate Flips Out

    Nate cleans up his act to save a friendship in funny read.
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    8
     
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    By Lincoln Peirce
    (Book, 2013)
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    A Dash of Magic: Bliss, Book 2

    Young cook battles wicked aunt in fun, Paris-set sequel.
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    By Kathryn Littlewood
    (Book, 2013)
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    Unlucky Charms

    More magic and mayhem as comic Cold Cereal epic continues.
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    8
     
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    By Adam Rex
    (Book, 2013)
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    Escape From Hat

    Clever epic of heroic rabbits vs. evil black cats.
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    8
     
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    By Adam Kline
    (Book, 2013)
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    The Terrible Thing That Happened to Barnaby Brocket

    Well-intentioned tale of floating boy celebrates diversity.
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    8
     
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    By John Boyne
    (Book, 2013)
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    On the Road to Mr. Mineo's

    Leisurely small-town comedy of homing pigeon on the lam.
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    By Barbara O'Connor
    (Book, 2013)
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    Goblin Secrets

    Orphan boy seeks lost brother in exciting, funny tale.
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    8
     
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    By William Alexander
    (Book, 2012)
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    Christmastime

    Cozy, nostalgic look at the classic elements of the season.
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    2
     
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    By Alison Jay
    (Book, 2012)
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    The City of Ember: The Graphic Novel

    Adaptation of sci-fi favorite a little murky visually.
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    8
     
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    By Jeanne DuPrau, Dallas Middaugh
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Duckling Gets a Cookie!?

    Pigeon goes nuts over not getting a cookie with nuts.
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    2
     
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    By Mo Willems
    (Book, 2012)
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    Survivors: The Empty City

    Exciting start to dog fantasy series.
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    8
     
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    By Erin Hunter
    (Book, 2012)
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    Gustav Gloom and the People Taker

    Humorously spooky tale of making new, weird friends.
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    8
     
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    By Adam-Troy Castro
    (Book, 2012)
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    Always October

    Scary, fast-paced monster tale lacks character development.
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    8
     
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    By Bruce Coville
    (Book, 2012)
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    Penelope Crumb

    Clever novel connects family history with self-acceptance.
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    8
     
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    By Shawn K. Stout
    (Book, 2012)
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    The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook

    Realistic story of girl coping with sick cat, dad's death.
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    8
     
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    By Joanne Rocklin
    (Book, 2012)
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    About Average

    Inspiring story of sixth grader solving her bully problem.
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    8
     
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    By Andrew Clements
    (Book, 2012)