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Monthly Archives: April 2012
REVIEW: The Good Braider by Terry Farish
The Good Braider by Terry Farish Marshall Cavendish, 2012 [Goodreads] In spare free verse laced with unforgettable images, Viola’s strikingly original voice sings out the story of her family s journey from war-torn Sudan, to Cairo, and finally to Portland, … Continue reading
In My Mailbox (4)
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme from The Story Siren where you can share your new acquisitions. They can come from anywhere: through the mail, via the library, purchased from a store, or downloaded as e-books. Library Picks: Above … Continue reading
REVIEW: The Girl in the Park by Mariah Fredericks
The Girl in the Park by Mariah Fredericks Schwartz & Wade, 2012 [Goodreads] When Wendy Geller’s body is found in Central Park after the night of a rager, newspaper headlines scream,”Death in the Park: Party Girl Found Strangled.” But shy … Continue reading
REVIEW: Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris
Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris Balzer + Bray, 2012 [Goodreads] Sixteen-year-old Janelle Tenner is used to having a lot of responsibility. She balances working as a lifeguard in San Diego with an intense academic schedule. Janelle’s mother is bipolar, and her … Continue reading
REVIEW: Illuminate by Aimee Agresti
Illuminate (Gilded Wings #1) by Aimee Agresti Harcourt Children’s, 2012 [Goodreads] When Haven Terra and two of her classmates (one of which is her best friend, Dante) are chosen for a prestigious internship at a beautifully restored hotel in downtown … Continue reading
POETRY POST: My Library
The following is a poem that the first graders at the school I work at performed for the librarian, who is retiring this year. It’s really cute, and really sums up exactly what a library does, so I wanted to … Continue reading
REVIEW: The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats
The Wicked and the Just by J. Anderson Coats Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012 [Goodreads] This powerful historical fiction debut, set in medieval Wales, follows Cecily whose family is lured by cheap land and the duty of all Englishman to help … Continue reading
In My Mailbox (3) : The E-Book Edition
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme from The Story Siren where you can share your new acquisitions. They can come from anywhere: through the mail, via the library, purchased from a store, or downloaded as e-books. I have been … Continue reading
REVIEW: Shell Game by Ridley Pearson
Shell Game (Kingdom Keepers #5) by Ridley Pearson Disney-Hyperion, 2012 [Goodreads] As the Disney Fantasy joins the cruise fleet, a special treat is in store for guests aboard its inaugural sail from Cape Canaveral to Los Angeles: the Disney Host Interactive … Continue reading
REVIEW: Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin Greenwillow, 2012 [Goodreads] Everything is in ruins. A devastating plague has decimated the population, and those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles around them. So … Continue reading
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