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.
FYI, Never Ever Trust A Dude With A Lynx
August 15, 2011
After picking up This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein by Kenneth Oppel, I just may try Mary Shelley’s classic.
Bluefish by Pat Schmatz Book Review
August 14, 2011
Bluefish by Pat Schmatz is an understated contemporary novel. I haven’t actually seen any reviews for it so far, so it seems very under the radar, or at least it did until I checked goodreads and realized it doesn’t come out until September 13.
Wicked In Your Arms by Sophie Jordan Book Review
August 13, 2011
Wicked In Your Arms by Sophie Jordan opens with a prologue in which the male love interest, Sevastian Maksimi discovers he is the new heir to the throne of Maldania, a fictional country, after his brother dies in war.