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The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children
McGowan, Keith (2009) , 160-200 pages
Illustrated by Tanaka, Yoko
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fall, Folklore, Humor, Scary
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You’ve probably heard the tale of
Hansel and Gretel, and you probably
know better than to enter any house
made of yummy candy and treats. But
what if the witch in that old-fashioned
story was still alive and well with an
updated look? When Sol and Connie Blink
move into their new neighborhood, they
can tell that their neighbor is
unusual. They quickly realize what she
is up to after visiting the local
library to do some research. With
excerpts from the witch’s memoir
incorporated throughout the book, we
also get to find out what the witch is
experiencing as the story progresses.
Lots of grim humor and plenty of
suspenseful action make this is a
unique and enjoyable retelling of the
classic tale.
Reviewed by: Rene / Mountain Island Library
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Watch Out, Little Wombat!
Charles Fuge (2009) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Charles Fuge
Audience: Toddlers, Preschool
Category: Folklore, Humor, Read Aloud
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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What’s that creeping behind Little
Wombat? Could it be a bunyip, the
legendary creature that hides in
Australia’s waterholes? In the latest
of Little Wombat’s adventures, he is
off to the creek to track the bunyip.
What will happen when his friends,
Rabbit and Koala, decide to follow
him? The answer and their adventures
are brought to life by adorable
illustrations. Best of all, there is a
great surprise ending. Will anyone
expect what they find at the creek?
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Tennyson
Lesley M. M. Blume (2008) , 200+ pages
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Folklore, Historical, Mystery
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Eleven year old Tennyson Fontaine
desperately wants her mother to return
home. Searching for his wife,
Tennyson's father leaves her and her
little sister Hattie at Aigredoux.
Aigredoux is the Fontaine family
plantation reduced to falling plaster
and torn-up stairs, a house haunted by
both its magnificent and evil past. As
Tennyson searches for ways to bring her
mother back she finds the story of her
ancestors and the plantation house
seeping into her dreams. But, maybe her
dreams can help bring her lost mother
home. Beautiful and imaginative,
Tennyson is a haunting southern tale
not to be missed.
Reviewed by: Courtney / South County Regional Library
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Thumbelina: Tiny Runaway Bride
Barbara Ensor (2008) , 120-160 pages
Illustrated by
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category: Fantasy, Folklore
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If you had been kidnapped by a frog and
were facing not one, but two completely
icky grooms, what would you do? Run
away, of course, and that is exactly
what Thumbelina does! This book
retells the traditional Hans Christian
Andersen fairy tale. It does have a
few extra details, and an epilogue that
tells Thumbelina’s story after the
swallow rescues her. Are you curious
about what happened to Thumbelina after
the happily ever after? Read this book
to find out!
Reviewed by: Larisa / South County Regional Library
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Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Marcia Williams (2007) , 40-80 pages
Illustrated by Marcia Williams
Audience: Intermediate (4th-6th grade), Adult/Parent
Category: Adventure, Classics, Folklore, Historical, Humor, Non-Fiction
(This book has outstanding illustrations)
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Do you like history and learning about
the past? Would you like to learn a few
words from another language? Then this
could be the book for you. In this re-
telling of the famous Canterbury Tales
by Chaucer are the adventures of a
group of pilgrims who make their
journey more pleasant by sharing
stories along the way. This new version
has been cleverly translated into
modern English and also includes some
of the original words which you can try
out just for fun. On top of that, it
has been written like a cartoon strip,
with plenty of amusing comments and
action. What a fun way to read some
classic literature and smile while you
do it! The pictures at the bottom of
each page are particularly funny-check
them out!
Reviewed by: Jo / Morrison Regional Library
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