#best children&039;s fiction

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The Lemonade War

By Jacqueline Davies Published: 2007 Word Count: 27,392 AR Level: 4.1 AR Level: 4.0 I suggest 3rd through 6th Sibling rivalry takes a heated twist in this classic story about a brother and sister in a battle to make the most from their lemonade sales. Family dynamics, friendship, and fun math—yes, fun math–all drive this story to an intriguing end. Why it’s relevant Kids surely love…

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 Sparrow by Brian Kindall - Book Review

 Sparrow by Brian Kindall – Book Review

Sparrow by Brian Kindall A boy. A wish. A secret desire gone horribly wrong. Timothy Sperling misses his mom and dad terribly. Left behind with his morose uncle while they’re off on an expedition to avert an environmental crisis, the bird-boned boy would give anything to see them again. But when he spies a shooting star, instead of wishing to be reunited with his parents, he falters and asks for…

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My Fave Reads of 2020

Drum roll please! Behold, my list of my fave reads of 2020! (or, my whimper-inducing reminder of how many books i DIDN'T read last year...)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! And welcome to my (narrowed down, I swear) list of my fave reads of 2020! There have been so many great books out this year (again!) but life prevented me from reading as much as I wanted to (again!). I initially thought (without checking) that I’d read so much less than I did last year. But lo and behold, I actually read more AND i even exceeded (barely) my reading challenge…

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Juliana - Chapter 117 The Truth About Us

Juliana - Chapter 117 The Truth About Us - Juliana finally gets a letter from home after a long silence.

Time in Willow Creek: 1 year, 11 months

When Juliana arrived home from an incredible day with Kevin, she found a letter from home on her dresser. Immediately, she panicked and a dense feeling of dread and regret encompassed her space. It just occurred to her that it had been months since her last reply to Mamá. She was so absorbed with Kevin and her work situation, she hadn’t created to space to…

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Storytelling..... (Nostalgia series)

Storytelling….. (Nostalgia series)

I was reading a particularly good story (Brave Girl, Quiet Girl by Catherine Ryan Hyde)  the other day and it set me to wondering;  when was my first memory of a story being told to me. The very firstone? I must have been three or four. Many stories were told orally by my mother.   It’s really amazing how many fairy tales she knew by heart. I believe that began my life-long-love of story…

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The Ordinary Princess - M. M. Kaye

The Ordinary Princess – M. M. Kaye

Source: Goodreads

Princess Amy is the youngest of seven princesses, and her parents are sure she will be the most beautiful… until the court advisors insist that all of the local fairies should be invited to the christening, and then no one bothers to provide adequate transportation for the eldest fairy, Crustacea, and she gives Amy the gift of being ordinary. When her parents begin to despair…

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Credit: Foyles.co.uk

2019 is about to close and booksellers and literary awards alike are picking their book picks that really stood out for them this year.The first batch is just trickling in: Foyles Books of the Year.

Foyles has just released their shortlist of the best books of the year in the categseries of Fiction, Non Fiction and Children & YA and if you follow my blog, you’ll notice that there are a couple of my personal favorites:

Fiction

Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams (I loved this one! It is one of my favorites of the year! Well-deserved honor!)

The Binding by Bridget Collins (Another one of my favorites!)

Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James

Lanny by Max Porter

Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

Non Fiction

It’s Not About the Burqa by Mariam Khan

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Me by Caroline Criado-Pérez

The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff

Underland: A Deep Time Journey by Robert Macfarlane

Superior: The Return of Race Science by Angela Saini

The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming by David Wallace-Wells

Children & YA

Crossfire by Malorie Blackman

Rocket Says Look Up! by Nathan Bryon

The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell

Kind by Alison Green

The Deathless Girls by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Don’t Worry, Little Crab by Chris Haughton

The Iron Man by Ted Hughes

2019 Shortlist for Foyles Books of the Year 2019 is about to close and booksellers and literary awards alike are picking their book picks that really stood out for them this year.The first batch is just trickling in: Foyles Books of the Year.

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#New Free eBook Added to my Website#

#New Free eBook Added to my Website#

New free eBook added to my website.  I now have two free eBooks on my website http://stanleystraubauthor.com.  The first story is a Science Fiction story that I wrote just for you, my followers.  The name of the story is “The Barter”.  The second story is “Meechee the Frog” a children’s story that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Both stories are in PDF format and are absolutely free to download.  I…

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FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (OCTOBER 9, 2017)

FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (OCTOBER 9, 2017)

Another week begins.  I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the promise of a new year and the continuation of the regular grind, deep down, I’m not, so I’m going to escape dreary reality by reading some great books.

Another week and even more books to fit into the hectic schedule.…

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The 44 Best Books I've Ever Read

The 44 Best Books I’ve Ever Read

I believe that the best books shape who we become. I turned 44 this month, and I have been doing a lot of reflecting on the past, and planning for the future. One of my favorite things to do is read, and I thought it would be fun to share with you the 44 best books I’ve ever read. These are the books that have helped to make me whoo I am. I hope you find a few you would like to read!What are your…

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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

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The 25 Best Children’s Books of All Time According to Mental Floss 

These are the 25 Best Children’s Books of All Time According to Mental Floss!

A debate the seems to never end is the best children’s books of all time. Everyone seems to have an opinion and each list has its own hidden surprise. Today, we will be looking at Mental Floss’ 25 best children’s books of all time. Keep reading to see what made their list and how it holds up!  If you have been on the internet anytime since 2001, you most likely have come across Mental Floss. It…

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Letters From Liza by Johnette DeRose

Letters From Liza by Johnette DeRose

Letters From Liza (Puppy Liza Letters) by Johnette DeRose Illustrated by Joan DeRose Letters From Liza by Johnette DeRose Have you ever thought what the world looks like from a dog’s point of view? Read Letters From Liza and experience her adventures with her human siblings, Sam and Bea. In one letter they are off to Bald Head Island on vacation and in another they are pretending to be Sherlock…

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2017 Ditmar Awards – Nominations Open!

2017 Ditmar Awards – Nominations Open!

For anyone who doesn’t know, the Ditmar Awards celebrate achievements by Australians in speculative fiction writing. Nominations for the awards are currently open and can be made by anyone who (a) has been to a recent speculative fiction convention / event OR (b) is otherwise active in the speculative fiction world as a fan, writer, editor, etc. That means you! This is the one time you get a say!…

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Balderdash: Culpable

Balderdash: Culpable - Andrea gets Emmanuel a dog, and he promises to take care of it. How well will he do, and how long will it last?

After dinner, I found myself in Emmanuel’s room browsing the adoption website for a new member of our family. He was so excited he couldn’t stop bouncing himself on the bed. I have to admit, I was pretty excited too. None of the foster homes I lived in ever had pets. I suppose taking care of someone else’s children was enough of an adventure.

When I pulled up the list of dogs, Emmanuel rushed…

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The Best Children’s Books of All Time 

The Best Children’s Books of All Time!

Children’s novels are the first books we read which make them an important part of our lives. That is why as adults, it is important to introduce some of the best books out there. More often than not, we will choose our favorite books for them. Keep reading to see the best children’s books of all time!  The Best Children’s Books of All Time  There are hundreds if not thousands of children’s…