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November 11, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

The Things I Never Learned in Library School Badge Collection (Christie)

Confused about badges? Badges can be a cool thing- I am actually looking at trying my hand at designing some for my teen summer reading program using open sourceware and seeing if they fly with my teens. In addition to turning in their reading log, I’m hoping to be able to set it up so […]

October 15, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Reaper Review: Gina Damico’s Scorch and Croak

Lex Bartleby would be the first to admit that she has some ‘behavioral issues.’ When her violent tendencies and lack of impulse control finally push her parents over the edge, they ship this 16 year old miscreant off to spend the summer in the tiny town of Croak with her Uncle Mort. Despite the abundance […]

July 30, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Book Review: A Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin

Just when you thought Egmont Week was over….. one more review from their fall catalog! The writing pair behind Notes from the Blender, a great bit of realistic fiction about the complications and joys of becoming, through no effort of your own, part of a blended family during high school, is back for another novel […]

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December 21, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Raindrops on roses and zombies eating kittens, Bright copper boys and warm fuzzy kisses, Page after page, turning with need These are a few of my favorite reads . . . MG Reads, approved by my tweenThe One and Only Ivan by Katherine ApplegateLiar & Spy by Rebecca SteadWonder by R J PalacioThe Cavendish Home […]

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December 6, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

The Brief Review: I love this book hardcore and if you don’t read it minions will die and dragons will torch the Earth.  It will be all your fault.  Plus, you will be missing one of the most laugh out loud reading experiences you will ever have.  People will sit around at dinner parties talking […]

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December 5, 2012 by Karen Jensen, MLS

“When your best friend is just a tiny bit psychotic, you should NEVER actually believe him when he says, ‘Trust me, this is gonna be awesome.'” – Back cover blurb A Bad Day for Voodoo is a gloriously absurd book full of laugh out loud moments that are split your sides funny.  I read it […]

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