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Review: The Creeps: Night of the Frankfrogs

Esther Keller, April 11, 2016 | Graphic Novels, Reviews



Chris Schweizer, known for his Crogan Adventures, has switched gears and started a middle grade horror series. The Creeps will appeal to kids looking for a mix of adventure and fright. But no worries, readers will still be able to sleep with the lights off. The Creeps: Night of the Frankenfrogs By Chris Schweizer. Amulet […]

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Review: Roller Girl

Esther Keller, August 24, 2015 | Graphic Novels, Reviews



This summer I challenged myself to read as much as I could. I made sure to keep my house inundated with books, which between the loads of reserves I placed at the public library and the many books I still have from Book Expo America, is not a problem. I also wanted to do a […]

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Review: Dinosaurs, vol. 2

Esther Keller, May 6, 2014 | Graphic Novels, Reviews



True story: We were planning a trip the zoo and my three-year-old daughter and I were having a conversation about what animals we might see there. We mentioned sea lions, tigers, birds, and turtles. But then my daughter asked, “Will we see dinosaurs?” “No,” I answered,  “Dinosaurs aren’t found in zoos.  Maybe we can see […]

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