About Alexandra

I am a librarian at the Rideau Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. I work with both adults and children there, so my reading - and my life - can be a little schizophrenic... but I love it!
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1. The Kids Book of Canadian Immigration (Hardcover)
    Author: Deborah Hodge
    Illustrator: John Mantha
    Publisher: Kids Can Press 		N/A 6/28/2008
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tags: 11/2007 , immigration , canada , first people , explorers , new france , loyalists , filles du roi , acadians , underground railroad , pier 21 , guest children , home children , war brides , refugees , homesteaders , multiculturalism
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2. Eye of the Crow: The Boy Sherlock Holmes, His First Case (Hardcover)
    Author: Shane Peacock
    Publisher: Tundra Books 		Ages 9-12 6/28/2008
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tags: 02/2008 , mystery , detectives , sherlock holmes , london , murder , mayfair , crows , birds , death of mother
236 Reviews  
3. Utterly Me, Clarice Bean (Paperback)
    Author: Lauren Child
    Illustrator: Lauren Child
    Publisher: Candlewick 		Ages 4-8 6/28/2008
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tags: 02/2008 , clarice bean , mystery , detectives , school projects , friends , grade 3-4
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4. Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Paperback)
    Author: Jennifer Allison
    Publisher: Puffin 		Young Adults 6/28/2008
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tags: 04/2008 , cousins , mysteries , psychics , ouija boards , artists , family secrets , death of father , death of aunt , suicide , ghosts , san francisco , grade 5-6 , teenagers , teenage girls , teens
191 Reviews  
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Comment by T. William Phillips on 9/26/2010 at 5:20 PM:
Hope you are having a good time on JacketFlap. Enjoy browsing the books.
Comment by Betty Payne on 12/18/2009 at 1:16 PM:
Hello Alexandra,
Please read the reviews for my YA-adult novel, SHINE ANNIE by Betty Oglesby Payne, at www.amazon.com SHINE ANNIE is also available at www.barnesandnoble.com www.booksamillion.com and NewSouth Books www.newsouthbooks.com Consider recommending SHINE ANNIE for cultural interests, ... more
Comment by Kakie Fitzsimmons on 9/19/2008 at 10:09 PM:
As a children's book author and mom who is passionate about childhood literacy, thanks for all you do!
Comment by Deb Lund on 7/3/2008 at 10:04 PM:
Thanks for your kind words about my dinos. I'd love to see your felt ones! My next book will be out soon -- MONSTERS ON MACHINES. Then, the third dinobook in the spring. Love the caution tape idea!
Comment by Deb Lund on 7/3/2008 at 12:33 PM:
I think Eclectic is better than Schizophrenic (just revising, you know). Thanks for all you do for kids!
Monster kisses & Dinohugs,
Deb
Comment by Cynthia Polansky on 6/23/2008 at 8:57 AM:
Hi, Alexandra (one of my favorite names),
I'm the author of YA/adult novel "Far Above Rubies," which is based on the true story of my friend's aunt who voluntarily accompanied her 6 stepdaughters to Auschwitz. I would like to offer you some postcards about the book for your library. If you'll e... more
Comment by Linda Collison on 3/13/2008 at 5:59 PM:
I too, am a schizophrenic reader, and writer!
Comment by Eric Hammond on 2/15/2008 at 9:26 AM:
Hello, Alexandra.
Welcome to JacketFlap.

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