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The Iron Trial perfect for Potter fans

If your kids loved Harry Potter, they’ll enjoy The Iron Trial, by heavy-hitting YA authors Cassandra Clare and Holly Black. If those names sound familiar, they should—Clare wrote the best-selling Mortal Instruments series for young adults and Black is co-creator of the popular Spiderwick Chronicles. The Iron Trial is the first book in a planned five-book series, […]

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The Tweedles Go Electric, by Monica Kulling

It’s the dawn of the 20th Century and everyone’s getting into the coolest technology–cars. Everyone, that is, except the Tweedles. They’re content with their bikes and their horse-and-cart. Until one day, Mr. Tweedle makes an announcement: “We’re going modern. We’re buying a car!” The Tweedles don’t buy just any car, […]

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Books to read before the movies come out

Buzzfeed has produced a terrific list of books to read this year before their corresponding movies come out. I’m a huge proponent of movies based on books because I think it helps to get kids reading. I call them “book extensions.” There are many other “book extensions,” including video games, websites […]