Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
As my first review for the new year, Counting by 7s provides perfect inspiration for New Year's resolutions. While the main conflict...
Jan 7, 2014
One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Growing up in Las Vegas with her fun, but less than responsible mother, Carley Conners has learned to be tough. She takes care of...
Dec 28, 2013
Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick (Also published as The Mighty)
Max is a slow learner stuck in an overly large body. Kevin is brilliant with a crippled body less than half the size of his brain....
Dec 14, 2013
The Reluctant Assassin (W.A.R.P. #1) by Eoin Colfer
When Chevron Savano, a seventeen-year-old FBI agent, is transferred to a remote London office, she is meant to have an uneventful term of...
Nov 30, 2013
Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer
Between the Lines is a modern fairy tale co-authored by Jodi Picoult and her 15-year-old daughter in a first attempt at young adult...
Nov 6, 2013
Mister Monday by Garth Nix
Arthur Penhaligon struggles with debilitating asthma attacks, but in the midst of one of his worst attacks Arthur's life is changed. A...
Oct 28, 2013
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Jeffrey Magee was a normal kid with a normal life, but after his parents died his life changed. When he finally made it to the town of...
Oct 19, 2013
Hero by Mike Lupica
It wasn't unusual for people to compare Tom Harriman to a superhero, but they never knew how right they were. Zach Harriman knew his dad...
Apr 24, 2013
Hard Gold: The Colorado Gold Rush of 1859 by Avi
In late winter 1858, Early Whitcomb and his family were struggling to save their farm. After a dry year and poor harvest, their savings...
Feb 15, 2013
The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech
Once again, Sharon Creech uses poetic writing and endearing characters to create a heartwarming story. Naomi Deane and Lizzie Scatterding...
Feb 15, 2013