Category Archives: My Sister’s Books

My Sister’s Books Review #64

Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker By: Jennifer Chiaverini Historical Fiction, Civil War Era, Washington, DC Mary Todd Lincoln was a wife and mother, before she became the First Lady of the United States. With her new title, came new privileges, one of … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #63

Life is Short, So Read this Fast! By: Ann Ipock Life is Short, So Read this Fast! is the second of three books written by Ann Ipock. They are a collection of her newspaper articles and other writings. This particular … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #62

Magic Tree House Christmas in Camelot by Mary Pope Osbourne (Age Range: 7-9) The Magic Tree House is a popular series for elementary school aged children. In this Christmas story Annie and Jack have been mysteriously invited to Camelot to … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #61

Auntie Claus and the Key to Christmas by Elise Primavera (Age Range: 4-7) This is a book from the Auntie Claus series. This is the story about young Christopher Kringle who is starting to doubt Christmas. He deliberately acts bad … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #60

Llama Llama Jingle Bells by Anna Dewdney  (Age Range: 0-3) This board book is perfect for the youngest of readers. Llama Llama Jingle Bells was just released and is the latest in the popular series.  A cute, rhythmic story line … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #59

The Puppy that Came for Christmas By: Megan Rix   Megan and Ian Rix have desperately been trying to have a baby. Megan feels as though a baby would finally complete their family.  Throughout the numerous failed attempts, the couple … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #58

Meena Mouse’s Perfect Raspberry By: Trilby Plants Illustrated by: Deborah Gagnon 1st grade and Younger   Meena Mouse has run away from home after eating the raspberry that her Mom was going to use to make a tart. Lost in … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #57

My Sister’s Keeper By: Jodi Picoult Modern Times, Rhode Island Family Dynamics   Anna knows she was born to save her sister’s life, but after thirteen years she is ready to make her own medical decisions.  Her sister has had … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #56

A Walk to Remember By: Nicholas Sparks 1950s, North Carolina High School   Landon Carter was a popular guy with a relaxing year planned for his senior year of high school. Jamie Sullivan was the shy, extra-good daughter of the … Continue reading

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My Sister’s Books Review #55

Justice Comes After Death By: Werner Hoppe Mystery, #1 is trilogy Modern times Georgetown, SC/Germany   Karl Shoemaker’s world turned upside down several years ago, and ever since he has traveled the country with his Rottweiler. It is their stop … Continue reading

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