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Dog of Discovery: A Newfoundland’s Adventures with Lewis and Clark

April 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN This tale is not for the faint of heart! Lewis and Clark, the championed explorers of the then unchartered North American lands, would not have made the trepidatious journey through rattlesnake-, grizzly bear-, thorn-, rapids-, and sometimes threatening Native American-populated lands without the presence of a trusted comrade: Seaman, a […]

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Puppy School

January 11th, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Ivy League vs. Community College. White Collar vs. Blue. India’s Caste System. No matter where we look, in virtually every culture, there’s a discrimination of some sort, either based on skin color, heritage or economic status. While we tout that we’re all equal (under the eyes of God or within […]

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Getting to the Bottom of Global Warming: An Isabel Soto Investigation

January 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Books

Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN Dr. Isabel “Izzy” Soto, respected historian, anthropologist and colleague of Max Axiom, makes a strong, female lead in her series of graphic-like novels that span the subject matter gamut: investigations into the paranormal, historical events, and other research undertakings. Utilizing a special stone found in Thailand, Izzy is able to […]

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Sally’s Great Balloon Adventure

June 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Books

Review By JESSICA ALMY This beautifully illustrated book by Stephen Huneck follows Sally the black dog as she accidentally embarks on a hot air balloon adventure.  It’s hard not to fall in love with Mr. Huneck’s technique, which he describes in detail at the end of the book.  Kids will also love Sally’s unflappable demeanor […]

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