Tag Archives: grieving

Jellicoe Road: an Australian journey

Posted on April 12, 2011 by talkingwords

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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A Middle Grade classic: Walk Two Moons

Posted on January 24, 2011 by talkingwords

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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The Book Thief

Posted on June 10, 2010 by talkingwords

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a thing of beauty. Narrated by Death, it recounts the story of nine year old Liesel Meminger in World War II Germany. This book was marketed as an adult book in the author’s … Continue reading →

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Mackenzie, Lost and Found

Posted on June 9, 2010 by talkingwords

Mackenzie Hill is still grieving over the death of her mother when her father, a York University archaeology professor, informs her that they’ll be spending a sabbatical year in Jerusalem. She’s resentful about the move so her father offers for … Continue reading →

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