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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Journey on a Runaway Train (The Boxcar Children Great Adventure #1) in Books

Jun 18, 2018  
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Journey on a Runaway Train (The Boxcar Children Great Adventure #1)
Gertrude Chandler Warner | 2017
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Journey on a Runaway Train by Gertrude Chandler Warner is the start of a five book series with the kids known as The Boxcar Children! The four Aldens are now living with their grandfather with the boxcar in the backyard when finding a painted turtle, they are soon recruited into the Reddimus Society. The Reddimus Society is a secret guild who's mission is returning lost or stolen artifacts in which the turtle is one of them. As they learn what the society dos, a trip on a train to return the turtle to New Mexico will test the children in ways they never expected that will ultimately, lead them to their next adventure!

This version of the Boxcar Children is fresh and modern. We're in a world of laptops, WiFi and GPS. The boys and girls are equal players, and since the books are new you don't encounter those awkward bits of old-fashioned nonsense that you sometimes have to overlook when revisiting other older adventure series. The writing is crisp and direct and clearly aimed at younger readers. A nice touch is that the older kids often explain more advanced words, references, and historical bits to the youngest Alden, Benny, and these explanations, of course, are also intended to help younger readers follow what's happening.

I thank NetGalley and Albert Whitman & Company for a free advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
  
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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Animal Atlas (An Animal Planet Book) in Books

Jun 18, 2018  
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Animal Atlas (An Animal Planet Book)
James Buckley Jr. | 2016
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Animal Planet Animal Atlas by Animal Atlas is a wonderful book for children of all ages. I especially liked how the book was categorized by continents and biomes. The pictures were colorful and really enhance the information. While the story does not go in detail about the animals it does provide a lot of facts that are interesting.

The book highlights Human and Roar. Human shows readers similarities between humans and animal behaviors. Roar shows conservation and endangered species facts that helps bring awareness. As the book is read, you feel like you are traveling throughout the world learning neat facts. It is a book that is perfect for kindergarteners and older. A great book for any child that enjoys nature, animals, and facts.

I received this advanced readers copy from Time Inc. Books and Liberty Street via NetGalley.
  
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Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Knitted Toys: 20 Cute and Colorful Projects in Books

Jun 18, 2018  
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Knitted Toys: 20 Cute and Colorful Projects
Jody Long | 2016
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Knitted Toys: 20 Cute and Colorful Projects by Jody Long is a book with cute knitted toy patterns. The book has instructions and images of the final project. I love the wide variety of toys to make. I'm not very good at knitting but I would like to try my best effort at making these adorable toys. There was a variety of toys from a fire engine, to several animals. The instructions are clear and straight forward.

I received this advanced readers copy from Dover Publications via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.