Category Archives: Tween

The Goose Girl

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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Rapunzel, the One with All the Hair

Rapunzel, the One With All the Hair by Wendy Mass. The Kindle version is only $2.51! Just like Mass’s retelling of Sleeping Beauty, this is told from alternating viewpoints.  In one chapter we meet Rapunzel, snatched away from her parents … Continue reading

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Entwined

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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Sleeping Beauty – The One Who Took the Really Long Nap

Twice Upon a Time #2: Sleeping Beauty, The One Who Took the Really Long Nap by Wendy Mass Wendy Mass is super popular right now, which probably explains the recent reissue of this 2006 publication.  It was a completely uninspired … Continue reading

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A Tale Dark and Grimm

A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz Gidwitz fills his dark tale with warnings to remove young children, no really, do it now.  And despite the light, joking tone,  he is not kidding in the least.  What follows is … Continue reading

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Rapunzel’s Revenge

Rapunzel’s Revenge by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale In this retelling of Rapunzel, our heroine is living in a world reminiscent of the Wild West.  The evil witch who stole her is called Mother Gothel and rules over a large … Continue reading

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Princess of the Midnight Ball

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

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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Mindblind

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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Here’s How I See It, Here’s How It Is

Here’s How I See It–Here’s How It Is by Heather Henson Junebug is having a rough summer.  Usually it’s her favorite time of year, her family coming together to put on plays at the summer playhouse her father runs.  Usually, … Continue reading

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