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Northshire Bookstore ReviewReviewed By... Cynthia RichardsThe Invention of Hugo Cabret (ages 9-
12) is a brilliant hybrid; a story told with words, photography, and
magnificent illustration. The introduction directs: "Picture yourself
sitting in the darkness, like the beginning of a movie." A series of
full-page drawings - frames - then zoom in on our protagonist, a 12
year old orphan living by his wits in a Paris train station. The story
of how Hug... read more>>>
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Northshire Bookstore ReviewReviewed By... Cynthia RichardsOttoline lives with Mr. Munroe - hairy Norwegien bog person - and a retinue of servants while her parents travel the world adding to their collection of eclectic collectibles. When she is not supervising the doorknob polishers or the pillow fluffing team, Ottoline is a Certified Master of Disguise. This comes in handy when she and Mr. Munroe team up to track down the mastermind of a series of jewel thefts... read more>>>
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Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Cynthia Richards
Our cheeky friend, Pigeon, is back and now he wants a puppy!
But, like a small child who wants a pet, Pigeon is oblivious to
what having a puppy really entails. By the end he's changed his mind and wants ... a walrus...
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Cynthia Richards
 While I am happily ensconced in the Northshire's children's department ,
I read all over the store. If you graze my reviews, you will find my favorite books,
from toddler picture books to Nobel Prize winning fiction,
and even some toys and gifts. A retailer for going on 20 years, I owned
Bear Hugs and Baby Dolls, a specialty store in New York City for eight.
I have two children, both avid readers, and two dogs - Daisy and Tail.
Click here for all of her reviews.
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