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Mystical Midlife Mate (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Series) by Reggi Dupree – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Novel (Boudin, Barbecue, and Hoodoo Book 2)Mystical Midlife Mate: A Paranormal Women’s Fiction Novel by Reggi Dupree
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. Ash and Gwen’s journey to finding happiness had many ups and downs and made for a good story. The author created a very colorful vibrant world and interesting characters. The story kept my attention and interest from the beginning to the end. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Porter and Midge (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series) by Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid's Guide to Safe Dog Interactions (Porter and Midge Children’s Book Series)Porter and Midge: Paws for Safety: A Kid’s Guide to Safe Dog Interactions by Giselle Nevada
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute story. It was full of very useful information for children who have pets. This book is really helpful for children with pets that they want to make a part of their family. The book was full of different behaviors a dog might have and how a child should respond to the behavior. I think many families that are considering getting a dog for their kids will enjoy this book and it will definitely help their kids learn how to interact and understand the new dog.

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Zibs for Sale (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast (I am an Alien)Zibs for Sale: a retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I did enjoy this book and do recommend it to parents who have young children. It continues the adventure of Shirl and Eee-ahh. Children who enjoy playing at space travel. This author writes really fun stories and I think many children would enjoy it.

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Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom Reviewed by Cindy Rushin

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Mr. Barsins' Toy EmporiumMr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a very fun little book. The exploration of a child’s imagination and how wonderful it can be was fascinating. I enjoyed the interesting world created by the author and the characters as well. I recommend this book to parents who have children that like to read and enjoy exploring new ideas and have great imagination.

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills) by B. E. Padgett – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The Secrets of Arkaim (The Reeds of West Hills #2)The Secrets of Arkaim by B.E. Padgett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. The story had so many twists and turns that it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Frank and Jon’s story is interesting and I found myself really excited to see how it would turn out. This author has created a vibrant and colorful world which I think many readers will enjoy. This is part of a series and I look forward to reading the next book.

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Oscar and Emmy Lose a Friend (Oscarand Emmy Series) by Terri Sabol – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Oscar and Emmy Gain a Friend: A Story About Trap-Neuter-ReturnOscar and Emmy Gain a Friend: A Story About Trap-Neuter-Return by Terri Sabol
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book, it really hit me hard because I have lived through this experience. The story dealt with a very difficult subject in a very thoughtful and compassionate way. I think that it would be a good book to introduce a difficult subject to your young children, the loss of a pet. I recommend this book to any parent whose child might be going through this difficult situation. It will help them understand what is happening and maybe make them feel better about the process.

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Rocketship Made of Stars (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations (I am an Alien)Rocketship Made of Stars: Naming Constellations by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book and I think it will interest many kids. It will be especially interesting for those kids who enjoy watching the stars and dreaming of exploring them someday. The book had a lot of interesting information on constellations and interesting concepts about how children can have fun renaming them based on their own imagination. It is a good book and I recommend it for children who love to explore and learn new things.

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Rogue Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3)Rogue Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book very much. Tamaska and Kodiak’s story just keeps getting better and better. The story had so many intense moments and really kept me interested in finding out how everything worked out. I love the world created by this author it is so colorful and dynamic. This is a good series and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys vampire and werewolf stories.

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Amaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Amaleigha Makes a New FriendAmaleigha Makes a New Friend by Janice Pratt
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I think it deals with a very important topic and will benefit kids as they learn that people who live in another country are not that different from them. The story was really good and had a good flow. This would be a good story for any child in grade school as they will relate to the characters and the story. I recommend this book and this author if you have a child who loves to read and learn about new places.

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2) by Lilliana Rose – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Marked Wolf (Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 2)Marked Wolf by Lilliana Rose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fully enjoyed the continuing saga of Tamaska and Kodiak. The second book in this series was very good. The story was interesting with just the right amount of drama, intrigue and romance. I look forward to reading the next book and recommend this series to anyone who enjoys reading about werewolves and vampires.

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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I Am An Outer Space Alien (I am an Alien)I Am An Outer Space Alien by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. I think it is a good book for those kids who feel they don’t quite fit in with other kids their age. The story flows well and I think many kids will enjoy it. I recommend this book to parents of young children as it might help them feel they are not alone in feeling like they are different.

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Vampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Vampires of AtlantisVampires of Atlantis by Courtney Davis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel. It is always interesting to read stories with a different perspective on vampires and werewolves. This story definitely had a different take on the origins of these species. The story of Katherine and Ian had adventure with a touch of love. The story caught my attention and kept it to the end. I look forward to reading more about from this series and author.

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Ten Little Starfish by Kim Ann – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Ten Little Starfish: A Counting BookTen Little Starfish: A Counting Book by Kim Ann
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute little book that I think many children will enjoy. It is a fun way for teaching children how to count and give them a little information about starfish. The book flowed nicely and it was a fun read. I recommend it to anyone with young kids.

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Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4) by CR Robertson – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Forbidden Blood (The Shadow Chronicles Book 4)Forbidden Blood by C.R. Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed returning to this world and further exploring it. Kimber and Fabian’s story is full adventure and of course love. Their journey to finding a happy ending had some dangers and many twists and turns but they came out alright in the end. This author has created a vibrant story and I look forward to reading more from her.

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Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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This is a cute take on the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. I especially like how Goldilocks worked to fix different things around the bears home. The story included some quick fixes that kids can do if they are interested in working or building something. It also showed them that the size of the tools can matter when doing repairs. I recommend this book to anyone who has children that love to learn about building stuff and love to read.

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Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Rise of the HunterRise of the Hunter by Barb Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. The author created a vibrant and exciting world and a story with some very interesting characters. The story bounces back and forth between the present and the past to help develop the characters and provide history of each character that allows us readers to understand what drives them. It is a fascinating unique world the author has created and I look forward reading the next book in the series.

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Shalom Israel by Melissa Lavi – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Shalom Israel: A place like no otherShalom Israel: A place like no other by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little book. I enjoyed finding out more about the country of Israel. I did not know a lot about Israel but after reading this book I feel like I know a little bit more and it seems really interesting. I recommend this book to parents with kids that like to read and find out about new places.

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Holding Up the Sky (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Holding Up the SkyHolding Up the Sky by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a fun read and I enjoyed reading it. It was a cute story that showed children that being different is not a bad thing. The story showed the whole town was able to come to an understanding of just how important Colleen’s dad was in maintaining their world. It is a good story and I recommend it for anyone who has children who want to read.

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A Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi – Review by Cindy Rushin

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A Teacher's HeartA Teacher’s Heart by Melissa Lavi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story. I think it is a good story for parents with children who are getting ready to start school as it provides them with the knowledge that although teachers come in many shapes and sizes they all have something in common, the desire to spread knowledge. I think that knowledge will help the kids who have some fear when starting school. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it to anyone who has children who are getting ready to start school.

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Helpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Helpful HudsonHelpful Hudson by Dannielle Pickford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a good book and I think many kids would enjoy it. It defines my feelings about remembering to take care of yourself as well as others. I think not only adults but kids are guilty of neglecting themselves as they worry about others. I liked the book and recommend it to all those parents who have their own little helper

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Huff… Puff… Grind! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Huff... Puff... Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get SmartHuff… Puff… Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable take on the story of the three little pigs. I like this author and I enjoy this series. The author has created fresh takes on the old standard fairy tales and it’s refreshing. I recommend this book to anyone with children that love to read. The author has found a way to give new life to the classic children’s stories and created a new exciting world.

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People Safari by Feather Chelle – Review by Cindy Rushin

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People SafariPeople Safari by Feather Chelle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was really an enjoyable read. I found myself really interested in how this group of animals viewed humans in their natural environment and found it funny because I think really their observations were spot on with how humans could be viewed by someone who has never encountered them before. It was a fun book and I recommend it to any parent who has a child that wants to read. It is a nice book and I think many kids will enjoy it.

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the BeansFee, Fi, Fo, Grow!: The Real Magic of the Beans by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a cute story, a reimagining of Jack and the beanstalk. This series by this author is really interesting as it provides new perspectives on old classics. The story is one that many children will enjoy. I enjoy this author and recommend her to anyone with children who love to read.

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A Monster for Meg (Giants and Monsters) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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A Monster for MegA Monster for Meg by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute little story and I did enjoy it. I enjoyed the interaction between the two sisters as they played their game of trying to describe monsters. This book is something many children will enjoy because it makes a game out of describing a monster that is countered by comparison to something normal, making them seem just a little less scary. This author writes cute stories and I think they are appropriate for many children.

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Small Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson – Review byCindy Rushin

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Small FrySmall Fry by Stephenie Wilson Peterson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a very interesting book. I enjoyed it very much. I think it gave a very accurate presentation of what some kids go through when they start a new school, especially if they are just a little bit different. I also liked the story line about Silas’ grandfather’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. The accurate portrayal of the struggle that families face when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s was very good. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has felt alone as I think it will give them hope and comfort.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book really makes you think. It is full of poetry that delves into the world around us and tries to give us a different perspective that asks us to think about the different subjects. It is thought provoking in a good way. I enjoyed this book and I think many readers will also. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys exploring and expanding their knowledge and understanding.

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Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Corpse PixieCorpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a cute story. I had not heard of a corpse pixie before so this was a little different for me but I found myself liking Belladonna. I especially liked how she grew and changed when she developed feelings for Rene. The story was interesting and I did like the twist in the ending about who the killer was. It is a good book and I recommend it.

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What Loretta’s Katydid Did (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

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What Loretta's Katydid didWhat Loretta’s Katydid did by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author writes really cute stories for children. Every book includes some fun facts that teach children about the world around them. This series is about bugs and each one provides some knowledge and insight into whatever bug the book is about. I enjoyed finding out about katydids and how beneficial they are to plants. I recommend this book and author to any parent who has kids that love to read and learn.

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne – Review by Cindy Rushin

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Dawnbreaker: The House of Blood and SunDawnbreaker: The House of Blood and Sun by Hadley Thorne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel. The story of Niamh and Connor was interesting and a wild ride. I found the world created by the author very fascinating and so real. The story had some twists and turns and it kept me interested in finding out how it would end. I look forward to reading more from this author.

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REIGN: The Rise of the Lich (The Silver Blood Knight Book 2 by Carol McKibben – Review by Cindy Rushin

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REIGN: The Rise of the LichREIGN: The Rise of the Lich by Carol McKibben
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book as it was a different kind of shifter story. The characters were exciting and interesting. I loved how they worked together to defeat the enemy. The world created by the author was vibrant and beautiful and I loved being a part of it while reading the story. This book is good and I look forward to reading more from the author.

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