

The Outlaws of Sherwood by Robin McKinley
On the way to Nottingham Fair, Robin is waylaid by a group of bullies. In self defense, he shoots and kills one of the king's foresters....
Oct 2, 2012


Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko
I was immediately captivated by the title Al Capone Does My Shirts. However, while the title is an excellent fit for the story, it led me...
Oct 2, 2012


Palace of Mirrors by Margaret Peterson Haddix
For as long as she can remember, Cecelia has been told she is the true princess being raised in hiding. Her parents were murdered when...
Oct 2, 2012


Mountain Solo by Jeanette Ingold
Tess's life has been ruled by her violin. While she loves the music, she suffers from the pressures placed on all child prodigies. After...
Oct 2, 2012


The Glass Maker's Daughter by V. Briceland
Risa lives in Cassaforte, a magical medieval city ruled by a king and council of seven noble families. As a child of one of the Seven,...
Jul 25, 2012


The Wild (The Secret Journeys of Jack London #1) by Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon
When I picked up this book, I expected a Jack London-like outdoor adventure featuring a boy, wolves, and survival. However, this book is...
Jul 25, 2012


Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Once again, I love Kristin Cashore's writing, the depth of her characters and the intricacy of the world she creates. Bitterblue is a...
Jul 25, 2012


Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief by Wendelin Van Draanen
Sammy Keyes amuses herself by observing the world outside her Gram's apartment through binoculars. Her sightings are common until one day...
May 22, 2012


Ten Things I Hate About Me by Randa Abdel-Fattah
Jamie will do almost anything to fit in, including bleaching her hair and wearing blue contacts to disguise her Lebanese-Muslim...
May 22, 2012


The Big Burn by Jeanette Ingold
It is the summer of 1910 and wildfires are raging through northern Idaho and Montana. Sixteen-year-old Jarrett Logan signs on to fight...
May 12, 2012

