Daily Archives: July 31, 2012


August 2012 Teen Book Reviews

The Drowned Cities Paolo Bacigalupi Mahlia’s entire history has left her in a dangerous world, caught in the middle of a never-ending war. As part Chinese Castoff and part Drowned Cities, she fits in nowhere and is accepted by no one, except for Mouse, a kid who saved her life […]


August Reviews

Children’s Book Reviews by Andrea Dochney of The Oakland Public Library Woolbur By: Leslie Helakoski Is your child not one to follow the flock? Woolbur, an adorable tale about a free spirit sheep, touts the value of individuality.  Follow Woolbur through traditional sheep activities and jobs as he makes his […]