Book Review: The Magnolia League by Katie Crouch

Tweet Alexandria Lee has had a rather unconventional upbringing. Raised on a commune in northern California by her mother, she has learned to work hard, live simply, and use herbs to cure her ailments. But when her mother dies in … Continue reading

Book Review: The Ultimate Top Secret Guide to Taking Over the World

Tweet Taking over the world is easy. All you need are a few minions and lackeys, an evil robot army, and the right clothing. Oh, and you may want to be able to have to ability to actually destroy the … Continue reading

Book Review: The Prince of Mist by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Tweet Carlos Ruiz Zafon is the master of writing great tales with dark undertones, and The Prince of Mist hits the mark as a gothic tale for young adults. To escape the ravages of war in their country, Max’s family … Continue reading

Book Review: Yuri’s Brush with Magic by Maureen Crane Wartski

Tweet Tammy’s mother is in a coma after an accident, and Tammy and her brother Ken worry that she may never wake up. Life is difficult for the family as the children’s father spends a lot of time at the … Continue reading

Book Review: Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin

Tweet I have to admit that one of my favorite parts of what I do with Mother Daughter Book Club. com is reading and reviewing books that may be interesting for clubs to choose. Still, I’m only one person with … Continue reading

Book Review: Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Tweet There’s a lot to irritate Anya about her life. Her mother cooks fattening food, she’s associated with an unpopular boy in school just because they’re both Russian immigrants, her close friend is mad at her and she never expects … Continue reading

Book Review: Just Add Magic by Cindy Callaghan

Tweet It all starts when Kelly finds an old encyclopedia while she’s cleaning out her attic. Except it’s not an encyclopedia—it’s got handwritten recipes pasted over the pages of the printed book. Kelly loves to cook, and she enlists her … Continue reading

Book Review: The Friendship Doll by Kirby Larson

Tweet In the 1920s, 58 dolls were sent as ambassadors of friendship from the children of Japan to the children of the United States. About three feet tall, these dolls had human hair and came dressed in kimonos and accompanied … Continue reading

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