by Stephanie Hemphill
A Fictionized (is that a word?) account of the Salem Witch Trials. It is articulate and interesting. I love this topic, so I may a little biased, but I found this story wonderful!
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
False Princess
by Eilis O'Neal
This Beehive Book Award nominee is great for fans of Shannon Hale! I like princess stories, but they need a little twist to keep me interested. This book had princesses, twists, magic, adventure, and more! I think readers of all ages would enjoy this (okay, maybe age 12+). This book definitely gets my vote :)
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This Beehive Book Award nominee is great for fans of Shannon Hale! I like princess stories, but they need a little twist to keep me interested. This book had princesses, twists, magic, adventure, and more! I think readers of all ages would enjoy this (okay, maybe age 12+). This book definitely gets my vote :)
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Texas Gothic
by Mary Clement-Moore
According to the Beehive Book Choice Nominations, this book is for mature readers. I wasn't sure what that entailed, until now. A fantastic tale of ghosts, spells, potions, and daily life in a small Texas ranching town. I would guess maturity is needed to handle the spooky ghost that keeps popping up and the slightly steamy incident between two of the characters (nothing graphic, but gentle reminders of being a teenager discovering hormones - probably not ideal for a young reader, but that's up to the parents). I really enjoyed this book. Definitely going to give it a vote for the Beehive Book Award (local author recognition)!
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According to the Beehive Book Choice Nominations, this book is for mature readers. I wasn't sure what that entailed, until now. A fantastic tale of ghosts, spells, potions, and daily life in a small Texas ranching town. I would guess maturity is needed to handle the spooky ghost that keeps popping up and the slightly steamy incident between two of the characters (nothing graphic, but gentle reminders of being a teenager discovering hormones - probably not ideal for a young reader, but that's up to the parents). I really enjoyed this book. Definitely going to give it a vote for the Beehive Book Award (local author recognition)!
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Beehive YA Nominees 2012
I love these books. They are Utah authors from all genres. Here's my list of to-reads that are nominees this year:
* Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys (mature readers)
* Blood Red Road by Moira Young (mature readers)
* Death Cloud by Andrew Lane
* False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
* The Last Thing I Remember by Andrew Klavan (mature readers)
* Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
* Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
* Running Dream by Wendelin van Draanen
* Sean Griswold's Head by Lindsey Leavitt
* Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell
* Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore (mature readers - spooky, drinking, make outs, near nudity)
Finished Texas Gothic...onto False Princess.
Finished False Princess...onto something else :)
Enjoy!!
* Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys (mature readers)
* Blood Red Road by Moira Young (mature readers)
* Death Cloud by Andrew Lane
* False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
* The Last Thing I Remember by Andrew Klavan (mature readers)
* Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
* Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
* Running Dream by Wendelin van Draanen
* Sean Griswold's Head by Lindsey Leavitt
* Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell
* Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore (mature readers - spooky, drinking, make outs, near nudity)
Finished Texas Gothic...onto False Princess.
Finished False Princess...onto something else :)
Enjoy!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Walk Two Moons
by Sharon Creech
I read this book a few years ago for a Children's Literature class. It's targeted for 3-6th grade. I had completely forgotten the story line, but I did remember that I absolutely loved it! The second time around, was no disappointment. I laughed out loud (during my daughter's gymnastics class), pondered my own reactions, and even cried. A great story about a young girl, Sal, who is dealing with changes in her family and herself. Well written, clean, funny, appropriate, and heart-felt - this is a book everyone should read. Deals with divorce, death, moving, friends, family, and everything in between!
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I read this book a few years ago for a Children's Literature class. It's targeted for 3-6th grade. I had completely forgotten the story line, but I did remember that I absolutely loved it! The second time around, was no disappointment. I laughed out loud (during my daughter's gymnastics class), pondered my own reactions, and even cried. A great story about a young girl, Sal, who is dealing with changes in her family and herself. Well written, clean, funny, appropriate, and heart-felt - this is a book everyone should read. Deals with divorce, death, moving, friends, family, and everything in between!
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Pirates!
by Celia Rees
I've read another book by this author, Witch Child, and loved it! I also happen to love pirates, so I thought I'd give it a go. I was not disappointed. With the time change on Sunday, I had an extra hour to read. I began about 8:30 AM and was finished before 10 PM...with church, dinner, etc in between. It was SO fun and exciting. It includes female pirates, beheadings, forbidden love, and all sorts of adventure! Great for teens and adults, especially girls who like a little extreme fun :)
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I've read another book by this author, Witch Child, and loved it! I also happen to love pirates, so I thought I'd give it a go. I was not disappointed. With the time change on Sunday, I had an extra hour to read. I began about 8:30 AM and was finished before 10 PM...with church, dinner, etc in between. It was SO fun and exciting. It includes female pirates, beheadings, forbidden love, and all sorts of adventure! Great for teens and adults, especially girls who like a little extreme fun :)
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
Attachments
by Rainbow Rowell
What a light-hearted story involving two female co-workers and the IT guy who monitors email. Share the everyday challenges that arise in all three lives and how they choose to cope with them. Not much of an explanation, I know, but just a cute, fun, easy book! I absolutely enjoyed it. Adult language, be warned. Not excessive, but it is in there.
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What a light-hearted story involving two female co-workers and the IT guy who monitors email. Share the everyday challenges that arise in all three lives and how they choose to cope with them. Not much of an explanation, I know, but just a cute, fun, easy book! I absolutely enjoyed it. Adult language, be warned. Not excessive, but it is in there.
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