Thursday, July 31, 2008

A Single Shard



A Single Shard

by Linda Sue Park

Newbery Medal 2002

actually just started it... I'll get back to ya...

Airman



Airman

by Eoin Colfer (2008)

kings and revolutions, swords and the dawn of flight, honor and loyalty and a good old fashion swashbuckling tale... I know there can, and prob will be, further adventures of the young hero, but I was glad this book ended, as in ended without "look for book 2 in this continuing series, coming soon!"

Yellow Star



Yellow Star

by Jennifer Roy (2006)

Historical fiction account of one of the few children to survive in a ghetto during WWII... similar tone w/ Number the Stars, written in almost a free verse from the young girl's pov...

Friday, July 18, 2008

The Middle of Somewhere



The Middle of Somewhere

by J.B. Cheaney

a girl and her adhd little brother travel through Kansas with a grandfather who has not been around very much and doesn't seem to like children: misadventures soon abound... very nice book, young teen protag shows insight and responsibility, all learn appreciation for others as they are... funny, fast-paced, and entertaining...