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THE UNIDENTIFIED by Rae Mariz

November 9, 2010

A society in which Generation AAA’s schools are now in abandoned refurbished malls, run by corporate sponsors, and all of the main communication is done through social networking – how far into the future is this in reality? THE UNIDENTIFIED takes place in a near future in which teens go to school each day in “The Game” where their every… Read More

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CRASH TEST LOVE by Ted Michael

November 7, 2010

CRASH TEST LOVE by Ted Michael is the story of a boy and a girl and how they become the crash test dummies of high school love. Henry Arlington is a player – he and his best friends crash local Sweet Sixteen parties just to hook up with girls – helping Henry forget his troubles at home with a father… Read More

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NIGHTSHADE by Andrea Cremer

October 27, 2010

I have to start off by saying that I loved, loved, loved this book. NIGHTSHADE is absolutely making my list of favorite books for this school year.  The cover design is gorgeous, the concept is unique and intriguing, the fantasy world created is fascinating, the plot is fast-paced, the main character is a strong female, the boys she’s involved make… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (5)

October 24, 2010

In My Mailbox is a shared posting concept/listing from The Story Siren for YA book bloggers to share titles that have been arriving and will be showing up in reviews soon (read about what it is and how it got started here: In My Mailbox).This will be a semi-regular feature on Teach 8 YA Book Blog. I only got one book this… Read More

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Book Suggestions Needed

October 24, 2010

I need to go buy some books at Borders tomorrow to use a coupon and get to the next reward level. I’m limiting myself to three books. I can’t decide which ones to get. Any suggestions?Books I’m Considering:The DUFFBright Young ThingsConfessions of the Sullivan SistersThe ReplacementParanormalcyCrescendoNightshadeGirl PartsHaloBrain JackBlack Hole SunVirgin TerritoryI Now Pronounce You Someone ElseInfinity: Chronicles of NickThe LineNomanslandThe… Read More

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Giveaway: Signed ARCHVILLAIN by Barry Lyga ARC

October 20, 2010

Welcome to Teach 8 YA Book Blog’s first giveaway! I have a SIGNED ARC (Advanced Reader’s Copy) of Barry Lyga’s new middle grades book, ARCHVILLAIN to for this contest.  It seems appropriate to read a story like this away around Halloween, so you have until October 23rd to enter. Summary from back of the book: Sometimes it’s good to be… Read More

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THE LOST HERO: THE HEROES OF OLYMPUS Book One by Rick Riordan

October 18, 2010

Oh, how happy I am that Rick Riordan is back with some more Greek mythology stories. I’ve missed percy Jackson since he finished his quests, saved the gods on Mt. Olympus, and completed his prophecy. Although he is not in THE LOST HERO, other than just his name being mentioned, he still plays an integral role. I loved being taken… Read More

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In My Mailbox – New Books This Week (4)

October 17, 2010

In My Mailbox is a shared posting concept/listing from The Story Siren for YA book bloggers to share titles that have been arriving and will be showing up in reviews soon (read about what it is and how it got started here: In My Mailbox).  This will be a semi-regular feature on Teach 8 YA Book Blog. Some great books were released… Read More

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