NEW READER’S CHOICE 2015
Have something specific you need reviewed: an author, genre or list of award winners? Drop by the Reader's Choice post and tell me what your heart desires!Don’t Miss!
Wondering if The Hunger Gamesby Suzanne Collins is right for your child or teen?
Need to know how violent The Hunger Games is?
Read my full review here
TWEET TWEET
- Subscribe
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Tags
adoption adventure Af-Am animals asian autism award winner beginning chapter book black bullying christmas classics clean dogs fairy tale fantasy favorites friendship graphic novel greek mythology grief hanukkah hispanic historical fiction immigration indian jewish latino magic mystery myths non-fiction picture book poc princess read aloud retelling romance school south asian spies time travel travel war witchesArchives
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- June 2017
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
Meta
Category Archives: Tween
City of Lies
City of Lies by Lian Tanner This is the second book in the Keepers trilogy. Book 1: Museum of Thieves Book 3: Path of Beasts Life is very different in Jewel after the end of Museum of Thieves. Goldie struggles … Continue reading
Museum of Thieves
Museum of Thieves (The Keepers) by Lian Tanner This is the first book in The Keepers trilogy. Book 2: City of Lies Book 3: Path of Beasts Jewel is a city beset by dangers. Dangers that threaten the very lives … Continue reading
Emerald Green
Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier This is the final book in the Ruby Red trilogy. Book 1: Ruby Red Book 2: Sapphire Blue To start the book, our ruby has a broken heart. She feels betrayed by Gideon, whom she … Continue reading
Posted in Teen, Tween
Leave a comment
In a Glass Grimmly
In a Glass Grimmly by Adam Gidwitz This is the sequel to A Tale Dark and Grimm. Ah yes, a follow up to one of the darkest most violently disturbing children’s fairy tales I’ve ever read. Well. While I can’t … Continue reading
Dreamless
Dreamless by Josephine Angelini This is the second book in the Starcrossed series. Book 1: Starcrossed Book 2: Dreamless Book 3: Goddess When I finished Starcrossed, all I wanted was to keep reading. I was dying for this to be released and horrified … Continue reading
Posted in Teen, Tween
Leave a comment
Enna Burning
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale This is the second book in the Books of Bayern series, which begins with The Goose Girl. There is talk that people can speak many languages: that of the wind, of the animals, that of … Continue reading
The Name of This Book is Secret
The Name of this Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch I’ve been wanting to read this since it first appeared on the shelves of our school library. Although I never quite seemed to have the time, I handed it to … Continue reading
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot”
Candy Bomber: The Story of the Berlin Airlift’s “Chocolate Pilot” by Michael O. Tunnell After World War II ended, a Soviet blockade around the city of Berlin meant it was very difficult for the residents to get the supplies they … Continue reading
The Candymakers
The Candymakers by Wendy Mass I was really looking forward to reading this because it’s written by Wendy Mass, whose books I generally enjoy and also because my students were really excited about it when it came out. But once … Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grades, Tween
Tagged candy, chocolate, contest, grief, physical differences, spies
Leave a comment
The Candy Shop War
The Candy Shop War by Brandon Mull Although Nate is new in town, it’s not long before he’s found a group of new friends. And it’s not much longer before the four of them are embroiled in a dangerous scheme. … Continue reading
