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Monthly Archives: March 2011
“A Lesson In Secrets” – Historical Fiction Has a Broader Perspective Than a Textbook
Book Review : A Lesson In Secrets, A Maisi Dobbs Novel by Jacqueline Winspear The Maisie Dobbs novels span from the end of WWI to the cusp of WWII in the most recent addition, A Lesson In Secrets. I have … Continue reading
“Beyonders” – What Role Does Violence Play In Children’s Novels?
Book Review : Beyonders, A World Without Heros by Brandon Mull Jason is a normal teen worried about girls and his pitching speed in baseball. He loves his job at the zoo and it is there, much to his surprise, … Continue reading
Posted in young adult book reviews
Tagged adventure, alternate universe, Brandon Mull, good vs evil, magic, quest, young adult novel
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“Garlic and Sapphires” – A Book Good Enough to Eat
Book Review: Garlic and Sapphires, The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl After reading too many books with dragons, faires and mythical worlds it is very refreshing to read Ruth Reichl’s Garlic and Sapphires. We are … Continue reading
“Matched” is another dystopian society, Is it a rip off of “The Hunger Games”? I promise you won’t want to miss this one!
Book Review: Matched by Ally Condie Cassia Reyes lives in a world of perfection. Everyone enjoys long lives, has the perfect job suited to them and the ideal mate, all of which is orchestrated by the Society. Cassia is excited … Continue reading
Posted in All Time Favorites, young adult book reviews
Tagged alternate society, arranged marriage, Cassia, dystopia, evil government, fiction, How is Matched like Brave New World, Is Matched a rip of of The Hunger Games, Is Matched like The Giver, is Matched or Uglies better, Ky, loss of free will, love triangle, popular fiction, Xander
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