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Children and Teen Book Reviews

Welcome to my garden!  Here we will explore many beautiful flowers and trees that will bloom as their leaves are opened.  The treasures found here are certain to delight the reader and open up marvelous new worlds.

Most of the books reviewed here have been written for children and teens.  Age levels are provided, but they are only a general guide–many older or younger kids will enjoy them.  While a lot of the books are fairly recent, you’ll find quite a few “oldies but goodies” as well.  (There are even some classics, because no garden is complete without majestic old trees to grace the landscape.)

Book Reviews By A Librarian Grandma!

Would you like to find some great new books for a young reader? If you are a parent, teacher, or even another librarian, I hope to help you find some wonderful books that you have not discovered by yourself. I also provide an Amazon link to buy books so you can read more reviews or take advantage of the handy service this online book seller provides.

I have discovered many of these gems through my many years of work as a school librarian, and almost all have been tested and passed inspection by the toughest critics: young readers themselves.

Readfully yours,

Barbara (aka Basya) Karp

Here are some Wow! books that you’ll surely want to read and share.