Hooked by Catherine Greenman is not your typical pregnancy novel. There is no ‘you will get pregnant and you will die.’
Guys Read: Thriller edited by Jon Scieszka Book Review
October 19, 2011
Guys Read: Thriller edited by Jon Scieszka, who also wrote the introduction, begins with a bang.
Troubletwisters by Garth Nix and Sean Williams Book Review
October 18, 2011
Y’all, Garth Nix knows how to write a prologue, or at least I’m going to assume Nix wrote the prologue, but hey, it could have been Sean Williams. Anyways, with middle graders, you have to hook them and reel them in. Troubletwisters definitely begins with a bang-literally. Jaide and Jack Shields are twins. (Sidebar: I think twins are a trend in MG SFF) Their dad is about to return from a business trip and they are watching. With excitement, they bring his bag upstairs, touch a metal rod and all hell breaks loose with these white eyes leading to the twins being sent to live with Grandma X -an estranged mysterious relative.
The Unwanteds By Lisa McMann Audiobook Review
October 17, 2011
However, the pivot on which The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann turns is the question of whether Alex will put all of Artime in danger by attempting to contact Aaron.
The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Leavitt Book Review
October 12, 2011
The Royal Treatment by Lindsey Levitt is the second book in the Princess For Hire series. Desi Bascomb has been promoted to level 2 at Facade, the princess substitute agency
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu Book Review
October 11, 2011
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu is a modern day retelling of The Snow Queen in the grand tradition of Hans Christian Anderson, guaranteed to melt the iciest of hearts. Hazel and Jack are next door neighbors and best friends, until a wayward snowball enacts a huge change in Jack, causing him to follow the Snow Queen […]