Tag Archives: Orphans

Review: Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Sarah

Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz. Candlewick, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Gothic Novel Face Value: This cover is exquisite. First, the dark colors and brooding artwork perfectly capture the gothic tone of the story. Then, when … Continue reading →

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Review: Wonder Show by Hannah Barnaby

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Sarah

Wonder Show by Hannah Barnaby. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction. Face Value: Exquisite. This is another cover suitable for framing. In fact, this is a book that I wanted to read entirely because I … Continue reading →

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Review: The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sarah

The Wizard of Dark Street by Shawn Thomas Odyssey Egmont USA, 2011 (currently available) Genre: Mystery/Fantasy/Historical Fiction Face Value: I find this cover incredibly appealing. I like the use of color, the aesthetic of the graphics fits the story quite … Continue reading →

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