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Jerk, California

Jerk, California by Jonathan Friesen Living in a small town in Minnesota, Sam Carrier’s world has always been defined by other people and his Tourette Syndrome.  His self-worth (or lack thereof) is a product of the intense bullying he suffers … Continue reading

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Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour

Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson Amy is alone.  Her brother is in rehab, her father is dead and her mother is on the other side of the country arranging a move for the family.  When the time … Continue reading

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The Last Little Blue Envelope

The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson In this sequel to 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Ginny has one last quest to complete.  The final envelope (so tragically lost at the end of the previous book) has appeared.  Unfortunately, it … Continue reading

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All the Broken Pieces

All the Broken Pieces by Ann E. Burg Lately, I seem to have a baseball as therapy theme. Matt lives with his mother and father and younger brother Tommy.  He goes out for the baseball team.  He is desperate to … Continue reading

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The Girl Who Threw Butterflies

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies by Mick Cochrane A deep abiding love of the game isn’t just limited to boys.  I know this firsthand since I have always been a huge baseball fan.  Like Molly, I grew up playing catch … Continue reading

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It’s Not Summer Without You

It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han Picking up a year after The Summer I Turned Pretty, at first we know almost nothing about what has gone on during the past school year.  But Han slowly fills in the … Continue reading

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Looking for Bapu

Looking for Bapu by Anjali Banerjee There is so much going on here I almost don’t know where to start. The book opens in the aftermath of 9/11. Anu is Indian and living in Seattle. His Bapu (grandfather) who lived … Continue reading

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Mockingbird

Mockingbird by Kathryn Eskine I love this book.  I know you’re supposed to say that sort of thing about books that have won the National Book Award, but I am not one to love a book just because someone smacked … Continue reading

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