Category Archives: Tween

Betsy and Joe

Folks, I don’t think I can get through this without any spoilers, even in the content section, so skip this post if you really don’t want to know. So, my adult take on this book?  It completely unsettled me.  Up … Continue reading

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Betsy was a Junior

At this point those of you who are walking down memory lane with me are most likely chomping at the bit. Where’s Joe? I know you’re asking. How can a character so important he rates his own title billing (coming … Continue reading

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Betsy in Spite of Herself

After her social whirlwind of Freshman year, Betsy is determined to recapture her skills as a writer. But socially, she’s still trying to figure out who she is. As with many teens, she’s certain that she would be better liked … Continue reading

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Heaven to Betsy

As much as I love the early Betsy-Tacy books, my heart truly belongs to the high school. Heaven to Betsy marks the girls’ freshman year at Deep Valley High and what a year it is! Betsy immediately takes up with … Continue reading

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Quick Pick Picture Book- The Latke Who Wouldn’t Stop Screaming

You would scream too, wouldn’t you, if you were dropped in sizzling oil to be fried?  If everywhere you went others refused to understand you?  If you felt as if you didn’t have a proper home?  If someone was prepared … Continue reading

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Esperanza Rising

Esperanza Rising is the story of a girl who loses everything, her father, her home, her life of luxury and her dreams of the future.  When tragedy strikes, Esperanza and her mother find that their only hope is to leave … Continue reading

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First Crossing: Stories about Teen Immigration (Part 2)

First Crossing is a collection of stories.  Because I found it best to review each story separately, this is the second day of coverage for this title.  The first 5 stories can be found here. Whether you’re reading it straight … Continue reading

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First Crossing: Stories about Teen Immigrants (Part 1)

First Crossing is an anthology of short stories about immigration, which includes works by some fabulous authors.  I’m going to do the content ratings separately by story since many teachers pull individual pieces for class.  I’ll be covering the volume … Continue reading

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Blue Jasmine

Seema has mixed feelings about leaving her home in India to move to America. While she’s excited for something new, she’s leaving behind her extended family. The move ends up making Seema really think about what she considers necessary for … Continue reading

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Bewitching Season (Leland Sisters #1)

It’s actually almost a bit embarrassing how much I liked this book. The fact is, I’m a sucker for romantic historical fiction, particularly anything taking place in England in the 1800s. Bewitching Season takes place as Victoria is about to … Continue reading

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