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39 Clues

carascherzer — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:57:17 +0000

WHERE ARE AMY AND DAN CAHILL? The two kids were last seen in Egypt, hunting for one of the 39 Clues that could make them the most powerful people on earth. But no one has seen the siblings since. Has the ruthless Irina Spasky finally tracked them down? Or worse . . . the Madrigals?

Stop Pretending by Sonya Sone

carascherzer — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:31:52 +0000

A younger sister has a difficult time adjusting to life after her older sister has a mental breakdown.

Liz says:

“Through beautifully written free verse poems, Sones recounts the year that her sister was diagnosed as a manic depressive.”

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

pforray — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:30:29 +0000

Skeeter returns home to Mississippi from college in 1962 and begins to write stories about the African-American women that are found working in white households, which includes Aibileen, who grieves for the loss of her son while caring for her seventeenth white child, and Minny, Aibileen’s sassy friend, the hired cook for a secretive woman who is new to town.

Liz says:

“This is one of the best books I’ve ever read. I cannot recommend it more highly. It is thought-provoking and entertaining. A must, must, must read!”

carascherzer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:49:19 +0000

Teen Girls-Historical Fiction

Historical tales filled with mystery, angst and much, much more. These are well-written amazing stories.

carascherzer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:42:58 +0000

Teen Girls-Fantasy

Captivating stories filled with fantasy, mystery and intrigue.

carascherzer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:02:03 +0000

Teen Boys-Historical Fiction

Gripping, harrowing and unforgettable historical tales for historical fiction fans and everyone else who loves a good book!

carascherzer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:41:02 +0000

Teen Boys-Sports

Great choices for sports enthusiasts. Each of these deals with much more than sports and are favorites among teen boys.

carascherzer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:35:31 +0000

Teen Girls-Realistic Fiction

Each of these unforgettable stories is told with unflinching honesty through the voice of a teenage girl. They are books that are loved by all who read them.

carascherzer — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:40:25 +0000

Teen Boys-Mystery

Edge of your seat suspense fill the pages of these well-written, entertaining mysteries.

Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

pforray — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:17:38 +0000

A twelve-year-old boy named Moose moves to Alcatraz Island in 1935 when guards’ families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister.

Liz says:

“This is a very accessible book that sheds light on what life might be like for the sibling of a special needs child. While this book treats this issue with insight and sensitivity, the book is given levity by its setting and entertaining characters. This Newbery Honor winner is truly a winner.”