Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia by Marc Favreau Like the title suggests, lots of stories about spies! I think many kids go through a stage where they want to be a spy or at least play a game where they are spies. I remember thinking I was an excellent spy, but everyone … More Spies
Witch Hunt by Andrea Balis and Elizabeth Levy Nonfiction. This book takes place right after World War II and the start of the Cold War. I didn’t realize how much was going on during this time. I do love history, I guess I just never paid enough attention to the timelines. I thought many of … More Witch Hunt
I have given many book talks for the spooky season in the past few weeks. I always like to include some nonfiction books. I tell the kids how the truth can be stranger than fiction. I always love when the kids ask, “Wait, this really happened?”. I found the author Don Brown and his collection … More Don Brown
Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr. Four out of Five Magical Coffee Cups Huguette Clark! I bought this book on a whim at the Newberry used book sale in Chicago. I do love nonfiction. I like hearing about all sorts of history. I saw this book’s cover and grabbed it as … More Empty Mansions
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