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Trick or Treat on Scary Street by Lance Bass, illustrated by Roland Garrigue


ISSUE 10, 2024

Our new line-up includes interviews with Lance Bass, Christina Soontornvat, Jules Feiffer, Jennifer Killick, Seth Fishman, Stacy Lynn Carroll, Emma Hunsinger, and Hannah Chung! Conrad Storad talks about insect architects, Judy Newman announces a special launch, and Nick Spake reviews The Wild Robot. And be sure to check out our newest book reviews and fall reading list. It’s all inside!

FEATURES

  • Lance Bass

    Lance Bass

  • Christina Soontornvat

    Christina Soontornvat

  • Jules Feiffer

    Jules Feiffer

  • Jennifer Killick

    Jennifer Killick

  • Seth Fishman

    Seth Fishman

  • Stacy Lynn Carroll

    Stacy Lynn Carroll

  • Emma Hunsinger

    Emma Hunsinger

  • Hannah Chung

    Hannah Chung

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This Month’s Sponsored Book Picks!

BOOK SPOTLIGHT


New from Candlewick Press!

Orris and Timble The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo, Illustrated by Carmen Mok

Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences?

“DiCamillo expertly wraps humor, kindness, the courage that purpose ignites, and a love of story into a concise, welcoming package.”
Publishers Weekly

ISBN: 9781536222791
Age range: 5-8 yrs 
Grade range: K-3

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EXAMPLE REVIEW

Batu and the Search for the Golden Cup

by Zira Nauryzbai, Lilya Kalaus

(Amazon Crossing Kids)

Reviewer: Deb Greenberg

Batu is your ordinary kid in present-day Almaty. Aspara is the Golden Warrior who steps out of the cover of Batu’s notebook. It’s taken hundreds of years for Aspara to be summoned to the human world to search for the Golden Cup. Seeking adventure and purpose, Batu ventures out with Aspara and his friends to locate the Golden Cup. Middle-schoolers are bound to be entertained while being introduced to Kazakhstan history and culture. (Ages 8-12)

 

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