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Tyra M. (tyra) - Reviews

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The Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Big Rock Candy Mountain
Author: Wallace Earle Stegner
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 11/11/2006


Stegner is such a beautiful writer. Although this is not the best of his work, it's still an incredible book.


Birthday Parties
Birthday Parties
Author: Vicki Lansky
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 11/11/2006


A really nice little book to help plan parties for young children(ages 1-8): themes, games, menu ideas, etc.


Bold Spirit : Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America
Review Date: 11/11/2006
Helpful Score: 1


Fascinating true story of an amazing woman. The storytelling was not all it could have been.


The Catholic Answer Book 2 (Catholic Answer Book)
The Catholic Answer Book 2 (Catholic Answer Book)
Author: Peter M. J. Stravinskas
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 11/11/2006


Book 2 in the series by Stravinskas will answer many more of your questions about the Church and the Faith.


Deltora quest: Books 1-4
Deltora quest: Books 1-4
Author: Emily Rodda
Book Type: Unknown Binding
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 7/17/2009


My daughter is 12 and this is her favorite series of books. All sorts of imaginative creatures, lots of twists and turns and a scare or two!


The Family Under the Bridge
The Family Under the Bridge
Author: Natalie Savage Carlson, Garth Williams (Illustrator)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 75
Review Date: 1/12/2017


Beautiful family story, especially for the Christmas season. Recommended for reading aloud.


Invasive Procedures
Invasive Procedures
Author: Orson Scott Card, Aaron Johnston
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/14/2021


The description and beginning were intriguing but I don't think it followed through.


Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue
Author: Pauline Fisk
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 3/14/2007


Unusual young adult fantasy that won the Smarties Book Prize in 1990.


Morgan's Run
Morgan's Run
Author: Colleen McCullough
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 11/11/2006


A wonderful book that will draw you into the life of its hero.


Recapitulation
Recapitulation
Author: Wallace Stegner
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 11/11/2006


Wallace Stegner is a wonderful writer. This is one of his lesser known works.


Saffy's Angel (Casson Family, Bk 1)
Saffy's Angel (Casson Family, Bk 1)
Author: Hilary McKay
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/17/2009


This book is full of color and laughs. The best young adult book I've read in quite a while.


The Sneaky Thief Mystery (Young Cousins Mysteries, Bk 2)
Review Date: 11/11/2006


A cute little Christian mystery book for ages 6-10.


A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (Penderwicks, Bk 1)
Review Date: 10/27/2010


A story of old-fashioned family fun when the Penderwick girls go on vacation and get into mischief. This book would make a good read-aloud.


The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle and Other Tales
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle and Other Tales
Author: Hugh Lofting
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/4/2006


This is not the compete Dr. Dolittle but a hodgepodge of stories from two different books. Still, it's a fun introduction to a funny character.


Zahrah the Windseeker
Zahrah the Windseeker
Author: Nnedi Okorafor-Mbachu
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 2/6/2014


A different kind of fantasy. On Zahrah's planet everything grows from seeds and earth is just a myth. The jungle is a fascinating place for Zahrah's quest.


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