New books from multitalented Jennifer L. Holm! My daughter is curled up on a Saturday morning reading the latest Babymouse book, and I just finished reading the funny and touching Middle School is Worse Than Meatloaf: A Year Told Through Stuff. The “stuff” comes in the form of artful photos by Elicia Castaldi. For example [...]
Entries from January 2009
January 16, 2009
Jerk, California
Have you ever read a book that allowed you to step into shoes very different that your own? Jerk California by Jonathan Friesen is a book like that for me. The main character Sam has just graduated highschool and is facing Tourette’s syndrome, a difficult family, and a difficult past–None of these things are in [...]
January 12, 2009
Savvy by Ingrid Law
This is a delicious book with something for everyone. A little bit of fantasy as each member of the Beaumont family develops their “Savvy” or unique power. Gentle romance between the teen characters. An adventurous, road trip as Mibs and her companions travel to get to her family. Fun characters and humor too. Stronger intermediate [...]
January 9, 2009
School Stories
Mary Beth Farr and I shared “School Stories” at tonight’s ACARC meeting. Here’s a list of the books I shared.
Late for School written by Stephanie Calmenson. Illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa. Fun story about a teacher who is late for school. (Primary)
Snow Day written by Lester L. Laminack. Illustrated by Adam Gustavson. Very appropriate book for [...]
January 8, 2009
Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
“The best time to talk to ghosts is just before the sun comes up” (p. 3). Isn’t that an awesome opening line? I was sure hooked. While Anderson’s latest isn’t really about ghosts, the main character Isabel is deeply connected to those who have come before her, and in the opening Isabel visits her mother’s [...]
