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"Well researched and carefully crafted, this book effectively tells the story of one of our nation's greatest miscarriages of justice. In the end, though, the author could have done better in two ways. For one, Brimner could have done more to conne..."
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"Sweet early Selznick! Beautiful illustrations and a sensitive story. Great for kids who like spooky stuff or who just feel a little different."
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"It's hard for me not to love books for children that employ charming language to tell engaging stories. Published in 1901, it is not a perfect fit for contemporary children. I did read it to a child, but I used many of the opportunities it present..."
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"This nonfiction book for middle grade children was really pitch perfect. There was enough science to make it interesting and informative but it did not overwhelm. It was also funny without being too silly. Highly recommend."
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"A solid and engaging chapter book that would probably appeal more to teens than younger readers. There's a lot about politics and also some romance that might not appeal to the middle grade set."
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