Tag Archives: Bantam Skylark

The Fabulous Five #13: The Christmas Countdown

Posted on December 20, 2022 by mondomolly

“I want a puppy for Christmas so badly. I’ll die if I don’t get one.”  I’ve had a few requests for The Fabulous Five series, Betsy Hayne’s spin-off from the Taffy Sinclair books, the first of which was reviewed here … Continue reading →

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Daphne’s Book By Mary Downing Hahn

Posted on August 28, 2017 by mondomolly

Jessica thinks she’ll be laughed off the face of the earth… Mary Downing Hahn may be best known for her YA suspense novels, especially the deeply creepy, deeply beloved ghost story Wait Till Helen Comes. But sprinkled throughout her bibliography are … Continue reading →

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The Against Taffy Sinclair Club By Betsy Haynes

Posted on June 11, 2016 by mondomolly

It was bad enough when snobby Taffy Sinclair was just a pretty face. But now, she’s gone an developed you-know-whats… I read this one as a pre-teen, and remember not being able to relate to it because the protagonists are … Continue reading →

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Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario By Daniel M. Pinkwater

Posted on April 15, 2014 by mondomolly

This is about the time I lived for two weeks in a motel in Rochester, New York, with my Uncle Mel, and what happened to me while I was there. Background: Daniel Pinkwater’s 1970s work tends toward the surreal, featuring … Continue reading →

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