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Monday, June 27, 2011 9:01:43 PM
Billy Burgess added Darkwoods to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "In this fantasy epic, mice, foxes, squirrels, and other land and sea creatures come alive in author Marta Stahlfeld’s debut. Darkwoods is forever changed when Scythe, the ruling oracle of the foxes, dies, causing feuds between the tribes. With the orac"
Saturday, May 14, 2011 10:30:15 PM
Billy Burgess added The Magic of Finkleton to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "After their house is mysteriously burnt, the Finkles learn that their Uncle Harry had died the exact same night, and he left all his belongings to them, including his general store. The Finkles pack up what didn’t burn in the fire and move to Finkleton"
Saturday, May 14, 2011 10:29:17 PM
Billy Burgess added Amy Plays the Violin to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Amy is nervous about her upcoming recital, where she will play her new instrument - the violin. She tries not to worry about it by watching TV, but she just can’t. She thinks that she isn’t good enough to play the violin. Amy talks to her brother, Aa"
Sunday, February 27, 2011 3:33:44 PM
Billy Burgess added 13 Days: The Dark Circle to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Sixteen teens are selected to be apart of the Reality TV show on YTV called 13 Days. They are grouped into pairs of siblings, cousins, friends, and lovers. They are staying at the St. Clara Asylum on the haunted island. The main character Selene, and her"
Monday, January 10, 2011 11:44:45 PM
Billy Burgess added Labeled to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Labeled is about a troubled teenager named Vinnie. He lives in New York with his Aunt Constance. He is a loner who is barely getting by in school, in which there is talk about putting him into a “special” school. To make things worse, Vinnie does not"
Thursday, January 6, 2011 11:02:05 PM
Billy Burgess added Christmas Village to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "The Wilson family is spending Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma. Rudy and Amanda are excited about seeing their grandparents and their even more excited about unwrapping presents. After the adults went to bed, the kids sneak downstairs to look at all the"
Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:36:05 PM
Billy Burgess added Belle in the Slouch Hat: Mimi Mathis to his Bookshelf
Billy said, " Before going off to join the Missouri Irregular Cavalry during the Civil War, Joshua “Bud” Brayden gave his younger sister, Belle, his slouch hat. Shortly after, a Union solider named Stryker shoots Bud in the back. Belle is heartbroken by Bud"
Saturday, August 7, 2010 11:06:45 PM
Billy Burgess added Yalu and the Puppy Room to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Yalu and the Puppy Room BY: Brian T. Yates ILLUSTRATED BY: Tielman Chaney PUBLISHED BY: Mystic Publishers PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934051-42-9 Pages: 55 Reviewed by Billy Burgess Yalu is a young female golden retriever. Her and her siblin"
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:22:34 AM
Billy Burgess added Pinesport Divide to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Pinesport Divide BY: Charles Matthews PUBLISHED BY: Metal Lunchbox Publishing PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-0-984337-9-9 Pages: 372 Ages: Young Adult Reviewed by Billy Burgess In the world of “Pinesport Divide,” you are either a Normal, Lect"
Monday, July 26, 2010 9:09:38 PM
Billy Burgess added Badhat: A Wild Western Legend to his Bookshelf
Billy said, " After crows destroy his crop, Badhat, a prairie dog, drifts around the wild west. He stumbles upon a small town called Dagnabit. Badhat scares off a gang of gophers, and he becomes a local hero. The town offers him a job as sheriff, and he takes it."
Thursday, April 1, 2010 10:24:44 PM
Billy Burgess added Indian Summer to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Indian Summer BY: Tracy Richardson PUBLISHED BY: Luminis Books PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-935462-25-5 Pages: 200 Reviewed by Billy Burgess Ages: Middle Grade In “Indian Summer,” Marcie Horton is a twelve-year-old who loves to win compet"
Saturday, March 6, 2010 10:00:18 PM
Billy Burgess added Tales of Wordishure: A Book Of Christian Bedtime Stories to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Tales of Wordishure: A Book of Christian Bedtime Stories BY: Mick McArt PUBLISHED BY: Outskirts Press PUBLISHED IN: 2009 ISBN: 978-1-4327-4424-3 Pages: 97 Ages: 8-12 Reviewed by Billy Burgess “Tales of Wordishure” has seven cute stories tha"
Monday, March 1, 2010 12:41:48 PM
Billy Burgess added The Elf of Luxembourg to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "The Elf of Luxembourg BY: Tom Weston PUBLISHED BY: tom weston media PUBLISHED IN: 2009 ISBN: 978-1-981-94134-9 Pages: 290 Ages: Young Adult Reviewed by Billy Burgess The teenage California sisters from “First Night” are back. Once again, Al"
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:10:59 PM
Billy Burgess added There Are No Words to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "There Are No Words BY: Mary Calhoun Brown PUBLISHED BY: Lucky Press, LLC PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-09776300-2-8 Pages: 127 Ages: YA & Up Reviewed by Billy Burgess “There Are No Words” tells the story of a 12-year-old autistic girl named"
Thursday, January 28, 2010 2:30:36 PM
Billy Burgess wrote a blog post titled Blog Moving:
Billy said, "I have moved my blog to a new site. All the old posts have been moved over to the new blog. The site is at http://ramblingsofacoffeeaddictedwrter.blogspot.com. "
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 5:15:19 PM
Billy Burgess added Runaway Storm to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "Runaway Storm BY: D.E. Knobbe PUBLISHED BY: Emerald Book Company PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934572-35-1 Pages: 223 Ages: Young Adult Reviewed by Billy Burgess In the first book of the Runaway series, author D.E. Knobbe introduces us to"
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:23:51 PM
Billy Burgess wrote a blog post titled Great Finds #16:
Billy said, "What to do when you don’t live close to a book store? Two words – Thrift Shop! Hardback: The Secret Garden Paperbacks: Clockwork by Philip Pullman California Diaries: Dawn by Ann M. Martin The Cooper Kids Adventures: The Deadly Curse of..." more
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 2:23:51 PM
Billy Burgess wrote a blog post titled Book Review – Runaway Storm:
Billy said, "Runaway Storm BY: D.E. Knobbe PUBLISHED BY: Emerald Book Company PUBLISHED IN: 2010 ISBN: 978-1-934572-35-1 Pages: 223 Ages: Young Adult Reviewed by Billy Burgess In the first book of the Runaway series, author D.E. Knobbe introduces us to an..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 4:49:46 PM
Billy Burgess wrote a blog post titled Great Finds Issue #15:
Billy said, "What to do when you don’t live close to a book store? Two words – Thrift Shop! Hardback: The Bartimaeus Trilogy Book Two: The Golem’s Eye by Jonathan Stroud Paperback: The Bartimaeus Trilogy Book One: The Amulet of Samarkand by..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:35:47 PM
Billy Burgess wrote a blog post titled Book Review – Cirque Du Freak: Trials of Death:
Billy said, "Cirque Du Freak: Trials of Death BY: Darren Shan PUBLISHED BY: Little, Brown and Company PUBLISHED IN: 2001 ISBN: 0-316-60367-8 Pages: 207 Ages: Teen & Up Reviewed by Billy Burgess In the fifth chapter in the series, Darren must pass five..." more
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:35:47 PM
Billy Burgess wrote a blog post titled Book Review: Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire Prince:
Billy said, "Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire Prince BY: Darren Shan PUBLISHED BY: Little, Brown and Company PUBLISHED IN: 2002 ISBN: 0-316-60709-6 Pages: 195 Ages: Teen & Up Reviewed by Billy Burgess After barely surviving the Trials of Death, Darren Shan finds..." more
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:40:03 AM
Billy Burgess added Princess Alessa and The Frog War to his Bookshelf
Billy said, "With an original title, Princess Alessa, the Frog War, and a cool cover to go along with it, I was very eager to jump into this young adult fantasy. I was looking for a quick read in between reviews, and, well, I was shocked to find out the book was over"