Author Archives: Mrs.N

Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mrs.N

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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How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Mrs.N

How to Make a Cherry Pie and See the U.S.A by Marjorie Priceman I will admit that I am most certainly biased in my review on the basis of the fact that the dog featured throughout looks suspiciously like my … Continue reading →

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Mare’s War

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Mrs.N

Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis The last thing that Tali and Octavia want to do with their summer is drive cross country with their crazy grandmother, but their parents aren’t exactly giving them a choice.  Once the girls are … Continue reading →

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Are We There Yet?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Mrs.N

Are We There Yet? by David Levithan Elijah and Danny are separated by more than just their large age difference.  In fact, the brothers have trouble finding any common ground anymore.  In an effort to make their sons come together, … Continue reading →

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The Last Little Blue Envelope

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mrs.N

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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Travels with Charlie: Travelin’ the Northeast

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Mrs.N

Travels with Charlie: Travelin’ the Northeast by Miles Backer I scooped this up because the title caught my eye. I was reminded of Travels with Charley in Search of America a travelogue written by Steinbeck as he drove with his … Continue reading →

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March – Hit the Road Jack!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Mrs.N

Across the nation, college students are making plans.  Plane reservations for far off journeys, ridiculous road trips, exciting adventures, anything is possible during spring break.  While it has been many a year since I could jet off to Florida or … Continue reading →

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A Countess Below Stairs

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Mrs.N

A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination may have meant the start of World War I, but it also meant the beginning of the end for tsarist Russia.  With the War going badly, things soon turned … Continue reading →

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Girlfriend Material

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Mrs.N

Girlfriend Material by Melissa Cantor Kate’s parents are having problems and in order to think things over, her mother has decided to pack up and head to Cape Cod for the summer, dragging Kate with her.  Initially irritated to be … Continue reading →

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When The Stars Go Blue

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mrs.N

When the Stars Go Blue: A Novel Soledad falls hard and fast for Jonathan.  He opens her horizons by inviting her to join his drum and bugle corps as a featured dancer.  For Soledad the decision shouldn’t be easy.  She … Continue reading →

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