I’m absolutely in love with Okay For Now by Gary D. Scmidt. Whether it’s the endearing characters -in particular Doug Swieteck who worships Joe Pepitone and is concerned about being a chump, the multiple themes that all built on each other, the late 1960s setting in MY state or Scmidt’s capture of the essence of […]
Caleb’s Wars by David L. Dudley | Book Review
December 14, 2011
Finally! There’s a book about African Americans that doesn’t take place during the Civil Rights Era or slavery. Caleb’s Wars by David L. Dudley is a breath of fresh air in the young adult historical fiction genre.
The Inquisitor’s Apprentice by Chris Moriarty Book Review
October 10, 2011
Book review- Magic is thrown into the mix in Chris Moriarty’s middle grade historical fantasy, The Inquisitor’s Apprentice where old New York is re imagined as a place where magic is outlawed. The Inquisitor’s are a special division of the NYPD and solve magical crimes as well as detect the use of magic.
Toads, Beetles, Bats
September 9, 2011
Y’all I love a good historical fiction. I also love a great audiobook. When these elements combine, it’s like a double rainbow. The Wednesday Wars by Gary D. Schmidt combines these elements, and provides a glimpse into Holling Hoodhood’s life.
Blood Wounds by Susan Beth Pfeffer Book Review
September 5, 2011
Blood Wounds by Susan Beth Pfeffer is a very quick read, wonderful for the reluctant reader in your life, as it’s not a struggle to get through.
The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell Book Review
July 17, 2011
Apparently being ‘ruined’ in the 1800s is kind of a big deal since I guess as a female your self worth revolved around your virginity, and if that ship had sailed, well you were screwed literally out of making a good match. Or at least that’s the gist I got from The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell. […]