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LET THE SKY FALL by Shannon Messenger

February 26, 2013

Due to being incredibly busy lately, I’m going to be doing reviews a little differently for awhile. I’m giving you a list of my thoughts after finishing instead of constructing lengthy paragraphs. We’ll see how this goes. Title: LET THE SKY FALL Author: Shannon Messenger Publisher: Simon Pulse Release Date: March 5, 2013 Number of Pages: 416 Source of Book:… Read More

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REVENGE OF THE GIRL WITH THE GREAT PERSONALITY by Elizabeth Eulberg

February 22, 2013

Due to being incredibly busy lately, I’m going to be doing reviews a little differently for awhile. I’m bullet pointing my thoughts for you instead of constructing lengthy paragraphs. We’ll see how this goes. I needed to make sure to tell you about this fantastic book coming out next week though! Title: REVENGE OF THE GIRL WITH THE GREAT PERSONALITY… Read More

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Why So Quiet on the Blogging Front?

February 17, 2013

You may have noticed the book recommendation posts have been sparse since 2013 started. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been reading, and it doesn’t mean I haven’t been reading good books, but there’s something else major going on that is taking my time I would normally spend on writing blog posts. I am currently pursuing National Board Certification in Early… Read More

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Student Recommendation: OUT OF MY MIND by Sharon Draper

February 6, 2013

Today’s student review is from one of my 7th graders. She read a book that I still really need to read, and am looking even more forward to getting to soon based on her response. Title: OUT OF MY MIND Author: Sharon M. Draper Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Release Date: March 9, 2010 Number of Pages: 295 Eleven-year-old… Read More

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Student Recommendation: FRACTURE by Megan Miranda

January 22, 2013

I read FRACTURE last year, and liked it quite a bit, and recently two of my 7th grade students read it also. When I read their quick responses to the book, I knew I wanted to share them on the blog because these teens did a great job of pinpointing what they liked about this book. Enjoy! Title: FRACTURE Author:… Read More

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MIND GAMES by Kiersten White

December 30, 2012

Title: MIND GAMES Author: Kiersten White Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: February 19, 2013 Number of Pages: 256 Source of Book: ARC loaned to me from my fabulous teacher friend, Lea Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse, her gut feeling, is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world around her—except when her mind is… Read More

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UNRAVEL ME by Tahereh Mafi

December 29, 2012

Title: UNRAVEL ME (sequel to SHATTER ME) Author: Tahereh Mafi Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: February 5, 2013 Number of Pages: 480 Source of Book: ARC from publisher at ALA Juliette’s world is beginning to unravel. Everything is falling apart changing.  Juliette has escaped to Omega Point-the headquarters of the rebel resistance. There she discovers other people with abilities. Abilities they… Read More

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SCARLET by Marissa Meyer

December 28, 2012

Title: SCARLET (Lunar Chronicles #2, sequel to CINDER) Author: Marissa Meyer Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (a Macmillan imprint) Release Date: February 5, 2013 Number of Pages: 464 Source of Book: Signed ARC from publisher at ALA Cinder returns in the second thrilling installment of the New York Times-bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She’s trying to break out of prison—even though if she… Read More

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