Category Archives: Teen

The Goose Girl

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Goose Girl (Books of Bayern) by Shannon Hale Anidori-Kiladra Talianna Isilee, Crown Princess of Kildenree, is twice stripped of her title.  The first time is shortly following her father’s death. Her mother publicly declares her younger brother Calib to … Continue reading →

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Entwined

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Mrs.N

Entwined by Heather Dixon Another version of The Dancing Princesses, Entwined is a lovely mix of enchantment and humor.  Azalea, the oldest of the twelve princesses makes a promise to her mother that she will take care of her sisters.  … Continue reading →

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Princess of the Midnight Ball

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Princess of the Midnight Ball is a retelling of the Twelve Dancing Princesses, and while Jessica Day George makes a largely uninteresting and unromantic fairy tale into something with likable characters and a far more magical plot, it could … Continue reading →

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Found

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Mrs.N

Found (The Missing, Book 1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix I started this book with much anticipation.  It’s certainly had plenty of hype.  When people find out you read children’s books or YA, this is one of the books they ask … Continue reading →

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Rumors

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Mrs.N

Rumors (Luxe, Book 2) by Anna Godbersen I don’t know if it’s because I had lowered my expectations after reading The Luxe or I just need something entirely without intellectual value, but I enjoyed this more than its predecessor. Rumors … Continue reading →

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Mindblind

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Mrs.N

Mindblind by Jennifer Roy Nathaniel Clark has Asperger’s Syndrome.  He also has friends, a jerk of a father, an incredibly loving mother and a completely normal crush on a girl.  While navigating high school social life is a bit different … Continue reading →

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: A Novel

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon When this book was released in 2003, it collected various awards and before long became an international best-seller.  The odd thing is, within the pages of the book, … Continue reading →

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The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Very Ordered Existence of Merilee Marvelous by Suzanne Crowley Merliee Monroe has her life organized just how she wants it.  Her time is carefully allocated using a schedule of her own making.  She has a too perfect younger sister, … Continue reading →

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Going Bovine

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Mrs.N

Going Bovine by Libba Bray It’s never easy for me to write up a book that I don’t enjoy.  So much of your personal enjoyment of something depends on your own interests and tastes.  Reading Going Bovine is one of … Continue reading →

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Rules of the Road

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Mrs.N

Rules of the Road by Joan Bauer There is little in this book that you would expect to find in a teen novel.  There is no romance, no conflict between friends and since it is summer, high school doesn’t really … Continue reading →

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