Tag Archives: humor

Pink ponies, Life-sized Ken dolls, and other birthday disasters

Posted on March 23, 2011 by talkingwords

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 →

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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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Evolution, Me, and Other Freaks of Nature, by Robin Brande

Posted on July 13, 2010 by talkingwords

This book is an excellent read. It throws us into immediate conflict. Mena Reese is a freshman in high school and is being shunned by her parents, best friend, and entire social circle. The reason for this is not immediately revealed. … Continue reading →

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Paper Towns by John Green

Posted on June 9, 2010 by talkingwords

Paper Towns, the Michael L. Printz Award winner for Excellent in Young Adult Literature is a masterpiece of young adult literature and sets the bar extremely high for other books of this genre. This novel combines outstanding storytelling, humour, and contemplative insight though … Continue reading →

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The Absolutely True Story of Sherman Alexie

Posted on June 9, 2010 by talkingwords

  The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a riveting novel by Sherman Alexie with whimsical and evocative illustrations by Ellen Forney. The basic outline of the book – a Spokane Indian teenager leaving the reservation to attend … Continue reading →

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