Category Archives: Teen

Island of Thieves

Island of Thieves by Josh Lacey With its slick cover and exciting James Bond-referencing cover blurb, this book looks like a promising offer for the upper elementary set.  It certainly has plenty of action and adventure, but I can’t really … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) by J. K. Rowling If perhaps you were doubting that this book would be darker and more complex than its predecessors you only need look at the first pages. Rowling leads of … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling Since the last book didn’t exactly leave off at a point of great hope and joyful rejoicing, I expect I’m in for more darkness with Book 6.  I’ve given myself … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix by J.K. Rowling I don’t know if Book Five is actually the longest Harry Potter book, but I can tell you that it certainly feels like it.  I’m excited and more than … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire by J. K. Rowling Here it is folks, Book 4.  In all of its Harry Potterish glory.  Now is where things get real as the children say.  Right here in this 700+ page … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Book 3 is now in my hands, still a relatively standard chapter book size, but we sit in the shadows of the much larger, heavier books to come as Books … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets by J. K. Rowling The second installment in the Harry Potter series already weighs heavier in my hands. Not even 50 pages longer than its predecessor, nonetheless, the hardcover version I’ve gotten out … Continue reading

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Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling As someone who genuinely loved reading the Harry Potter series, it’s strange to me sometimes to be such a strong advocate against it.  My problem is not with Harry Potter, nor J. … Continue reading

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Opening Weekend: The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green This is opening weekend for The Fault in Our Stars and it is expected to do extremely well at the box office.  Clearly, I have not seen it yet.  I don’t know … Continue reading

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Chasing Lincoln’s Killer

Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson This is the kind of non-fiction that kids actually want to read.  An exhilarating story, punctuated by photos and maps, Chasing Lincoln’s Killer is a page turner.  While nearly everyone is familiar with … Continue reading

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