Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Pocket Full of SeedsPocket Full of Seeds by Marilyn Sachs
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Although things are becoming more difficult for French Jews 1938-1944, the change is so gradual that her family does not leave, and suddenly it is too late.

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Bullying Continued

This time a girl, also from the bully's point of view. Veronica GanzVeronica Ganz by Marilyn Sachs
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A girl bully learns a secret weapon to end the cycle of getting even with enemies.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Always 2 sides to a story...

Bully of Barkham StreetBully of Barkham Street by Mary Stolz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Martin wasn't a bad egg, but a suffering soul. This is a mirror book to A Dog on Barkham Street--many of the same events, but from Martin's point of view.

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Leads to: The Explorer of Barkham Street by Mary Stolz

So good...I hope it doesn't go from vintage to forgotten.

A Dog on Barkham StreetA Dog on Barkham Street by Mary Stolz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Gives a warm feeling. Isn't it grand to see a person turn over a new leaf? Also grand when people choose to be merciful.

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The Bully of Barkham Street by Mary Stolz