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About stephanielowden

I am the author of two middle grade novels: Time of the Eagle, published by Blue Horse Books, and Jingo Fever, published by Crickhollow Books. Time of the Eagle is a survival story and takes place during the fur trade era in the Lake Superior region. Jingo Fever takes place during WWI and deals with bullying amidst an anti-immigrant atmosphere.

Today I am featuring an interview with Goldie Alexander, an Australian writer. What is the name of your character? Is he/she fictional or a historic person? My main character is Ruth. She is fictional. When and where is the story set? … Continue reading →

Posted on May 20, 2014 by stephanielowden | Leave a comment

I am participating in the latest “Blog Hop” but with a change. I will be posting the interviews of the two writers I tagged on my own blog. Their links follow this interview. Elizabeth Caulfield Felt tagged me in her … Continue reading →

Posted on May 16, 2014 by stephanielowden | Leave a comment

“Smasher” Will Delight Techie Fans of Sci-Fi.

Posted on May 4, 2014 by stephanielowden

Smasher by Scott Bly. Blue Sky Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., New York, 2014. Ages 8-14; grades 5-8. “Day after day Grandfather barked at Charles, snapping instructions. …‘You must prepare! Remember the prophecy: A time will come when the Hum … Continue reading →

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Boom! Boom! Boom! By Jamie A. Swenson, pictures by David Walker. Farrar Straus Giroux, New York, NY, 2013. When this book came out, I knew I had to have it. No, not for my grandchild, although I’m sure I will … Continue reading →

Posted on April 28, 2014 by stephanielowden | Leave a comment

Flip, Float, Fly a Perfect Book for Right Now.

Posted on April 19, 2014 by stephanielowden

Flip, Float, Fly Seeds on the Move by JoAnn Early Macken, illustrated by Pam Paparone. Holiday House, NY, New York, 2008. Be prepared to appreciate those maple seeds inhabiting your planters and dandelion seeds floating through the air when you read … Continue reading →

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Sophie’s Squash: A second look at a gem of a picture book.

Posted on April 12, 2014 by stephanielowden

Sophie’s Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf. Schwartz & Wade. New York, NY, 2013.  Ok. I have to admit I love squash. And I enjoy gardening. But even dyed in the wool vegetable haters will be captivated by Sophie and … Continue reading →

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A Rainbow of Birds by Janet Halfmann, illustrations by Jack Foster. Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, 2014.  The first thing the reader will notice when picking up this book is the vibrant colors of the birds, plants and other … Continue reading →

Posted on April 5, 2014 by stephanielowden | 1 Comment

Stunning Picture Book Teaches More Than Simple Counting

Posted on February 28, 2014 by stephanielowden

One Gorilla A Counting Book, written and illustrated by Anthony Browne. Candlewick Press, Somerville, MA, 2013. This is the kind of counting book adult readers will never tire of. It’s an art book, a science book and a math book … Continue reading →

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This Land is Your Land: A review in Honor of Pete Seeger

Posted on February 2, 2014 by stephanielowden

I am re-posting my review of This Land is Your Land in honor of Pete Seeger’s passing. This Land Is Your Land, words and music by Woody Guthrie; Paintings by Kathy Jakobsen, with a tribute by Pete Seeger.  Little Brown and Company, 1998, … Continue reading →

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Special Books for Special Times

Posted on January 22, 2014 by stephanielowden

I’ve been thinking about Sheri Sinykin’s recent book, Zayde Comes to live and why it resonates with me so. Zayde is a picture book about a little girl trying to understand what will happen to her grandfather after he dies. In turn, Zayde got … Continue reading →

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