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Sara Shacter

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December 2007


Average rating: 4.31 · 81 ratings · 30 reviews · 3 distinct worksSimilar authors
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On a Wing and a Tear by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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A sweet, unique road trip with folklore elements. As a kid, I always wanted to talk to animals, so this story would have resonated with me! I also enjoyed the strong family bonds throughout. A balm of a story.
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The Strange Birds of Flannery O'Connor by Amy Alznauer
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A moving, kid-friendly version of O'Connor's life. An ode to being yourself unapologetically. Gorgeous, compelling illustrations. ...more
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Jayden Noticed by Carolyn Crimi
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Love this charming tale about a boy whose thoughtfulness and optimism help him to adapt. Maybe I'll start my own wishing jar! ...more
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Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest by Jean Reidy
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Funny and sweet, Bob (and the reader) discovers the world is richer when you take an interest in others. Reidy is a master at turning a phrase just so, and Hodgson's illustrations pop. A delight! ...more
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Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate
Pocket Bear
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A was drawn in within five pages. Served up in bite-sized chapters for easy reading, this world of sentient stuffies is lovely. Funny, moving, and thought-provoking.
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Who Smashed Hollywood Barriers with Gung Fu? by Teresa Robeson
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This intriguing graphic novel, with occasional pages of text, highlights the moments of Lee's life that led him to break through barriers, both in Hollywood and in his martial arts craft. I learned SO much in very little time. Easy to read -- kids wh ...more
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Disgustology by Teresa Robeson
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Written in short installments, this book is easy to digest. Readers can find new, wonderfully gross facts with each page turn. However, beware: learning also abounds! Functions of body parts, various plants and animals, and creepy-crawlies all get th ...more
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Clear and Bright by Teresa Robeson
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Fascinating and beautiful, both in terms of text and illustration. This ode to honoring ancestors and the past speaks to all. Interesting back matter as well.
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Sisters of Influence by Andrea Friederici   Ross
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Amazing to see how three sisters, so different from one another, could profoundly affect their world -- which is now our world -- during a time when women were just beginning to flex their power. I deeply admire Ross's ability to follow members of su ...more
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Rock Paper Incisors by Amy Timberlake
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Another delightful installment of the kind, cozy, hilarious world of Skunk and Badger. It's a book adults and kids of almost any age can read together and enjoy. Amy Timberlake creates a pocket of time into which anyone would want to burrow. A fittin ...more
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