Category Archives: Humor

Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally)

Posted on April 3, 2011 by karriecox

Bobby vs. Girls By by Lisa Yee ISBN: 978-0545055932, c.2010 When Bobby inadvertently gets into a fight with his best friend Holly, their disagreement develops into a boys versus girls war involving their whole fourth-grade class.  This is a funny and delightful … Continue reading →

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What’s the Weather Inside?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by karriecox

  What’s the Weather Inside? By Wilson, K. New York, NY: Margeret K. McElderry Books ISBN: 978-1416900924, c. 2009 Best for ages 7-11 With a keen understanding of an older child’s view of the world, Wilson poetry covers everything from the trials … Continue reading →

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Spud

Posted on March 23, 2011 by karriecox

Spud By John Van de Ruit ISBN: 9780143024842, c.2007 Set in South Africa, this is a hilarious journal of a thirteen-year-old boy’s first year at boarding school is a celebration of reading; for the young man reads constantly. He is also … Continue reading →

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Marmalade Boy, vol. 1

Posted on February 23, 2011 by karriecox

Marmalade Boy 1 By Wataru Yoshizumi Illustrated by Wataru Yoshizumi ISBN: 978-1931514545,  c.1998 The manga is very realistic (except for her parents) and it has a terrific plot.  Like a soap opera, there are many more issues to read.   It … Continue reading →

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Bart Simpson’s Guide to Life

Posted on February 22, 2011 by karriecox

Bart Simpson’s Guide to Life By Matt Groening ISBN: 006096975X, c.1993 Bart Simpson stars in his own imaginative guide on how to live life to the fullest. Color lies on every page and draws the reader to listen to Bart’s … Continue reading →

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