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Maggie Bryan rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Trail Of The Black Walnut by G. Elmore Reaman read in June, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A very accessible history of some of the early settlers in Ontario. The Mennonites left the United States to settle in Canada and helped to shape the culture of that nation. Very interesting reading.
Jun 11, 2013 05:44pm · see review
Maggie Bryan rated a book 5 of 5 stars Life After Life by Kate Atkinson read in June, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jun 04, 2013 11:55am
Maggie Bryan rated a book 4 of 5 stars In The Midst Of Life by Jennifer Worth read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
May 25, 2013 02:09pm
Maggie Bryan liked Chrysalischris's review of The Trail Of The Black Walnut: " This is a fairly dense but readable historical book, published in 1957. It would seem to be a trail-breaking piece of scholarship, collecting together the diverse narratives of early settlement in Canada by Pennsylvania Dutch settlers and others o... " Read more of this review »
May 21, 2013 02:01pm · see review
Maggie Bryan rated a book 5 of 5 stars Call the Midwife Boxed Set: Call the Midwife, Shadows of the Workhouse, Farewell to the East End by Jennifer Worth read in May, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Even better than the television series. I especially enjoyed th e history that Ms Worth includes in her stories.
May 18, 2013 11:05am · see review
Maggie Bryan rated a book 5 of 5 stars Hidden Riches by Romaine Stauffer read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Hats off to this author who has managed to blend a good story with lots of historical facts. I think children will find this to be an interesting read. This novel allows the reader to feel how terrible and scary the journey to the New World was. It...more
Apr 17, 2013 05:29pm · see review
Maggie Bryan rated a book 4 of 5 stars Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (Goodreads Author) read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This was a very good story involving the demands of friendship and suspense of wartime espionage. It is difficult to write too much about the plat because to do so would include many spoilers. It was a good read for those who enjoy good historical f...more
Apr 13, 2013 11:56am · see review
Maggie Bryan rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Goodreads Author) read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I often find that a bestseller doesn't live up to all the hype. I am delighted to say that this book is the exception. I found the book to be authentic and very touching. Well worth the time put in to read it.
Apr 01, 2013 01:52pm · see review