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Above & Beyond: August 2013
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. Invisibility by Andrea Cremer and David Levithan. Stephen is invisible. In his 16 years, he has never not. Why Against all odds, Stephen and Elizabeth take on the world that they soon discover is more dangerous than anything they've ever encountered. I'll admit, David Levithan, an author I respect and enjoy deeply, disappointed me with this publication. (The co-author, Andrea Cremer, is the author of the Nightshade. Links to this post.
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Above & Beyond: The Program by Suzanne Young
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. The Program by Suzanne Young. Teenage suicide has become an international epidemic, ending in the death of one out of every three teens in the United States, and as a result a few larger cities have been trying out a new solution to end the killing. Even London is moving towards instating the Program. Sloane narrates this story, and being able to see all sides of the program is a special treat. Readers will root for the characters e...
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Above & Beyond: November 2012
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. Soldier Bear by Bibi Dumon Tak. This short novel for tweens is based on a true historical occurrence: during World War II, a bear joined the ranks of the Polish Army. This is the story of Peter, Voytek, and their friends during their years in service against the Nazis during World War II. It's a fascinating and almost unbelievable story that is told in an approachable way for all young middle grade readers to enjoy. Links to this post.
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Above & Beyond: Me, Him, Them, and It by Caela Carter
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. Me, Him, Them, and It by Caela Carter. The first things she does is start drinking and having sex with her steady non-boyfriend guy. And, whoops, Bad Evelyn and Good Evelyn both are pregnant. This story is recommended to everyone, though high school girls (and parents of) will probably get the most out of it. Evelyn has a pretty incredible internal voice, and the story is full of the reality of the gray areas of life. What do you think?
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Above & Beyond: Period.8 by Chris Crutcher
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. Period.8 by Chris Crutcher. Period .8 refers to Mr. Lodgson's class, where honesty is the best policy and everything is confidential, where you can talk about anything or nothing, and where you can skip without getting in trouble, but nobody ever does. Period .8 is the "safe place." Mr. Logs has respect for his students, and they have respect for each other. Everybody trusts that what they see is the truth. What do you think?
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Above & Beyond: April 2013
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. In Search of Sasquatch by Kelly Milner Halls. For believers and skeptics, this densely-packed quick read is all about questions that just can't seem to be answered. What is Sasquatch? Learn the history and the theories, uncover sightings, and follow around those who spend their free time trying to catch an ounce of proof of this great being's existence. Science can't quite prove that Big Foot exists; but neither can they disprove it.
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Above & Beyond: October 2013
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. Me, Him, Them, and It by Caela Carter. The first things she does is start drinking and having sex with her steady non-boyfriend guy. And, whoops, Bad Evelyn and Good Evelyn both are pregnant. This story is recommended to everyone, though high school girls (and parents of) will probably get the most out of it. Evelyn has a pretty incredible internal voice, and the story is full of the reality of the gray areas of life. Links to this post.
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Above & Beyond: March 2013
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson. This novel opens up with a quote from Death Cab for Cutie: Love is watching someone die. But while you should probably prepare yourself for a tearjerker, there are also a number of layers to this story that might surprise you. Reviewed by kate the librarian. Links to this post. UnWholly by Neal Shusterman. Picks up right where Unwind. A network of twists, turns, and uncovered mysteries are revealed...
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Above & Beyond: December 2012
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Reading, and Listening, and Writing, Oh My! Ask me what I'm reading. The Apothecary by Maile Meloy. The ideal selection for all middle grade readers excited about spies, magic, and science:. Links to this post. Sharks and Boys by Kristen Tracy. Enid THINKS she has problems. Her parents are in cou nseling. Recommended to all middle grade and high school ages, though the fluffy title and cover might not prepare readers for the worst. Reviewed by kate the librarian. Links to this post. Links to this post.
