Category Archives: Tween

Violins of Autumn

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Mrs.N

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

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Mrs.N

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

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Mrs.N

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

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Mrs.N

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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Spy School

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Mrs.N

Spy School by Stuart Gibbs Ben Ripley is twelve.  He has a slightly cooler slacker best friend, a truly special talent for math and a huge crush on Elizabeth Pasternak.  He returns home from school one day to find a … Continue reading →

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You Wouldn’t Want to be a Secret Agent During World War II!

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Mrs.N

You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Secret Agent During World War II!: A Perilous Mission Behind Enemy Lines by John Malam So, the whole concept of being a secret agent during World War II is kind of complicated right?  I … Continue reading →

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Liar and Spy

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Mrs.N

Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead Seventh grade is working out be as unpleasant for Georges as it is for most kids. His father lost his job which meant that they had to move out of their house and into … Continue reading →

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The Wish

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Wish by Gail Carson Levine Wilma is experiencing the utter misery that comes with being unpopular in middle school. Before she meets the old lady on the train, she’s had a few opportunities to make friends, but nothing has … Continue reading →

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Mrs.N

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg Claudia is a planner and when she decides to run away from home, she not only hand picks which sibling is lucky enough to accompany her, but … Continue reading →

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Boy – Roald Dahl

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Mrs. N

Boy by Roald Dahl In the interest of full disclosure, I am a Johnny-come-lately to the world of Roald Dahl love.  As a child, my entire knowledge of him was limited to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which I did … Continue reading →

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