Category Archives: Teen

Let It Snow!

Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances When YA heavyweight authors like John Green and Maureen Johnson get together to write Christmas themed short stories, everybody wins.  The three tales in this book are intertwined with characters crossing between the stories … Continue reading

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A La Carte

A la Carte by Tanita S. Davis Elaine loves to help out at her mother’s restaurant. It’s one of the only places that she feels like she belongs.  At school she’s somewhat of an outsider ( Although it’s really unclear … Continue reading

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Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo Murders

Neil Flambe and the Marco Polo Murders by Kevin Sylvester Neil Flambe is 14 years old.  He’s also one of the best chefs in the world, and he knows it. He’s incredibly arrogant, egotistical and is only interested in himself. … Continue reading

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Sizzle

Sizzle by Lee McLain Linda was raised by her Aunt Elba in Arizona, working by her side at the family restaurant.  But when Elba becomes to ill to care for Linda, she must go live with distant relatives in Pittsburgh. … Continue reading

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Violins of Autumn

Violins of Autumn by Amy McAuley I had been hoping for another spy entry from the world of historical fiction, so when I saw this title mentioned by Ms. Yingling, I couldn’t resist. Shipped off to a Swiss boarding school … Continue reading

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The Real Spy’s Guide to Becoming a Spy

The Real Spy’s Guide to Becoming a Spy by Peter Earnest with Suzanne Harper Created by a former CIA agent (now director of the International Spy Museum), the slick pages and cute graphics do little to disguise that this book … Continue reading

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I,Q: Independence Hall

I,Q: Independence Hall by Roland Smith Q isn’t entirely sure what to think of his brand-new step-sister Angela, but he’ll have plenty of time to figure it out.  Their recently married parents just happen to be musical superstars who are … Continue reading

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I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You

I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have to Kill You Cammie Morgan goes to a very exclusive all-girls school. But it’s not the rich girl’s academy that it appears to be.  It’s a training ground for spies. … Continue reading

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Love is the Higher Law

Love is the Higher Law by David Levithan Today is the 11th anniversary of September 11. Is there a better word than anniversary to mark tragic events?  Anniversary seems too upbeat. This Patriot Day I am thinking of all of … Continue reading

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When I Was Your Age, Volume 2 (Part 2)

When I Was Your Age, Volume Two: Original Stories About Growing Up Friends, if you’ll recall, I reviewed HALF of the stories in this anthology last week – click here. The rest of the volume is reviewed below.  The second … Continue reading

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