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Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words

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Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words By Leda Schubert, Gerard DuBois (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leda Schubert, Gerard DuBois (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781596435292
Availability: Out of Print
Published: Flash Point - September 4th, 2012

Vermont author, Schubert, creates a biography of Marceau with the facts of his life presented in a way that anyone can appreciate them. While meant for older children (aged 5-7) it is also a perfect gift for adults. His life and history of the time is accented with the illustrations of DuBois. The afterwards and the fantastic photograph of him add to the story. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


No Safety In Numbers

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No Safety in Numbers By Dayna Lorentz Cover Image
$10.99
ISBN: 9780142425978
Availability: Special Order
Published: Speak - April 4th, 2013

Being trapped in the mall seems like it would be the coolest thing in the world. But for four teens, Marco, Lexi, Shay and Ryan, things are not all fun and games. When the reason why they have been quarantined away in the mall comes to light, everything (and everyone) changes. A biological bomb has been hidden in the air ducts, and life as they know it quickly ticks away. First in a young adult series for ages 12 up. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Pigmares Porcine Poems of the Silver Screen

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Pigmares: Porcine Poems of the Silver Screen By Doug Cushman, Doug Cushman (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Doug Cushman, Doug Cushman (Illustrator)
$12.95
ISBN: 9781580894012
Availability: Special Order
Published: Charlesbridge - July 1st, 2012

While the hero of Pigmares should “never watch monsters on film before bed” we all should read Pigmares: Porcine Poems of the Silver Scream...I mean Screen! From Frankenswine, to Earth vs. the Flying Sausage to Pig Kong each poem is a wonderful tongue-in-cheek good time. You’ll recognize each movie spoof (but if you don’t, there is a guide at the end) in this rhyming poetry book. For the child in us all, Cushman’s poems are laugh-out and read-out-loud fun! (Not just for fans of poetry, can be a great introduction for the reluctant poet.) ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


Capture the Flag

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Capture the Flag By Kate Messner Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780545419741
Availability: IN WAREHOUSE - Usually Ships in 3-7 Business Days
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - April 1st, 2013

Anna, Jose and Henry have more in common than being in Washington DC at the same time and living in Vermont. They are descendents of an ancient secret society sworn to protect the worlds artifacts. And now, they are snowed in at the airport with someone who has stolen the “Star Spangled Banner”: the flag that inspired Francis Scott Keyes to write the song. And it is up to them to stop him or her from getting away with a priceless piece of American history! History, mystery and a lot of humor follow our determined heroes as they find clues, meet senators, presidential candidates, shifty restaurant workers and a poodle named after an ancient king! ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


The Replacement

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The Replacement By Brenna Yovanoff Cover Image
$15.00
ISBN: 9781595143815
Availability: IN WAREHOUSE - Usually Ships in 3-7 Business Days
Published: Razorbill - September 6th, 2011

Mackie Doyle is a replacement. Switching the human Mackie with the now Mackie was just the start. The town knows these things happen. The town knows Mackie is a Replacement. But the town doesn’t talk about it. And when a local child “dies” Makcie has two options: help his classmate, Tate find out the truth or to save himself. Because the human world with its iron and blood and consecrated ground is literally killing him. How can he save himself? Perhaps his “real” family (the beings of the underground) is where he belongs and he should let the human world fend for itself. But at the same time, odd things are keeping him here. Gothic overtones make this aged 14 up first time novel a delightful read. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette


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