The Trouble With Chickens by Doreen Cronin is an adorable children’s chapter book. J.J. Tully had a fantastic career as a search and rescue dog, and from the start of the story, he is currently enjoying retirement.
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater Retro Friday Book Review
August 19, 2011
I had fair warning that the plot of Shiver wouldn’t be the best ever, and what I should truly be reading this book for is the writing. Those people are correct. I found Maggie Stiefavater’s writing to be scrumptious and lyrical. The kissing is ten different shades of hot.
The Flint Heart by Katherine Paterson & John Paterson Book Review
August 18, 2011
The Flint Heart by Katherine Paterson and John Paterson illustrated by John Rocco opens up on ancient times. Long ago, in the Stone Age, a young soldier named Phuttphutt once wanted what is not his, the chiefdom of his clan.
Gangsters From The Future: I Love It
August 17, 2011
The year is 2083 in All These Things I’ve Done by Gabrielle Zevin and the US has gone nuts, banning the life essentials of coffee and chocolate. Anya, 16, is doing the best she can by her family meaning she takes care of her brother, Leo, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury and thinks […]
The Implosion Of Aggie Winchester by Lara Zielin Book Review
August 16, 2011
From a strained relationship with her mom who has cancer, to dealing with her best friend who is preggers and about to ditch Aggie for the new goth girl while running for prom queen in order to win over the baby daddy, popular Ryan, it is no wonder Lara Zielin’s latest is titled The Implosion Of Aggie Winchester.
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
August 15, 2011
I have sad news. The Lola contest is OVER. But in happy news, Random.org has chosen a winner: Sarah at Y.A. Love If you are not Sarah, don’t despair, there’s still the Beautiful Creatures contest which doesn’t end until 8/23. I’m hoping to launch a new contest later today with rafflecopter since it looks easy […]