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Hunger Games: Dystopians are all about Big Government
It’s been a long, long time since I blogged here. But tonight I saw Hunger Games and I simply had to write about it. I read Hunger Games and Catching Fire in the summer of 2010. Then I had to … Continue reading
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The Evolution of Calpurna Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
This is an upper middle grade novel that transports the reader to 1899 Texas where our eleven-year-old narrator “Callie Vee” experiences life as the lone daughter among six brothers on a cotton farm with fields of pecan trees. The book … Continue reading
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Think Twice: an adult thriller with moxie!
Okay so it’s light and fun… Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline is a thriller with a great sense of humour. A little reminiscent of Carl Hiassen. I noticed it at the library and read it in one day. It’s not heavy … Continue reading
Sarah’s Key: put it on reserve, now!
Sarah’s Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay is not a YA book, but since I heard so much about it I had to read it. I’m so glad I did. I could not put this down. This book is pure story. It’s … Continue reading
Unwound: Kind of like tough love but totally sicko. Awesome.
Here’s another dystopian novel. And it’s excellent – a completely engrossing read. Unwind, by Neal Shusterman, is told from three points of view; Connor,Riesa, and Lev, which I initially found disappointing. I never enjoy the jarring transition from occupying one … Continue reading
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Tagged death, dystopia, paranormal, religion, science fiction, Young Adult
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Jellicoe Road: an Australian journey
I had to check out On the Jellicoe Road by Malina Marchetta because of the rave reviews I was catching on the internet. It also didn’t hurt that it won the most prestigious award for young adult literature – the Michael … Continue reading
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Tagged coming of age, death, first love, First Nations, grieving, Upper Middle Grade, Young Adult
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Pink ponies, Life-sized Ken dolls, and other birthday disasters
You Wish is a delightful book by a totally awesome author. Mandy Hubbard, writer of Prada and Prejudice, also is a literary agent. Her blog is a uniquely wise and insightful resource for writers that offers excellent advice and encouragement. … Continue reading
A romp with the vamps, werewolves, and fae
Do not just a book by this cover. I’ll enjoy a book if it has an interesting/likable protagonist, if the story is fascinating, or the writing is good. Paranormalcy, by Kiersten White has all three. Despite the Harlequin/fantasy/unrequited-love-on-the-moors look of … Continue reading
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A Middle Grade classic: Walk Two Moons
This Newbery medal winning book, by Sharon Creech was published back in 1994. It is narrated by thirteen-year-old Salamanca (Sal) Tree Hiddle who has recently – and reluctantly – moved from Bybanks, Kentucky to Euclid, Ohio where her father has a … Continue reading
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Tagged death, evolution, First Nations, friendship, grieving, humor, Middle Grade, parenting, road trip
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