Category Archives: Teen

Jerk, California

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mrs.N

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

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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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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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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Starcrossed

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mrs.N

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini This is the first book in the Starcrossed trilogy. Book 1: Starcrossed Book 2: Dreamless Book 3: Goddess It’s been a rather lukewarm month for reviews, I’ve read a lot of books that I just couldn’t rave about, but … Continue reading →

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The Fault in Our Stars

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green This is not my kind of book.  I’m reviewing because it is without a doubt one of the most anticipated books of the year and certainly there are many people out there … Continue reading →

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The Big Crunch

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Big Crunch by Pete Hautman This is not your typical romance novel, a fact well advertised by the dust jacket. I should mention that the dust jacket on my copy (courtesy of the public library of course) had one … Continue reading →

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