Number The Stars by Lois Lowry My Thoughts: I chose to read Number The Stars as part of the 2011 Award Winning Reads Challenge because I’ve recently read The Giver trilogy lately and I loved all three books. Lois Lowry is an excellent writer and I figured that if I loved one of her Newbery […]
The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Publish Date: April 5, 2011 417 Pages My Source: Library The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens A snowy winter’s night. Three small children are chased from their home by the forces of a merciless darkness. Ten years later, Kate, Michael and Emma […]
This week we are discussing Chapters 16-20 in our fun little re-read along and I’m still having a great time! This week, the discussion is hosted by The Reading Housewives of Indiana so come see what everyone has to […]
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater Publisher: Scholastic Press Publish Date: August 1, 2009 392 Pages My Source: Library Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater the cold. Grace has spent years watchingthe wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—watches back. He feels deeply familiar to her, but she doesn’t know why. the heat. Sam has lived two lives. As […]
Rebel Angels by Libba Bray Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers Publish Date: December 26, 2006 548 Pages My Source: Library Rebel Angels by Libba Bray Ah, Christmas! Gemma Doyle is looking forward to a holiday from Spence Academy, spending time with her friends in the city, attending ritzy balls, and on a somber note, […]
Review: Messenger is the third installment in Lowry’s The Giver Quartet, and it is beautiful. In this story, we meet Matty again. Matty was first introduced in Gathering Blue as Matt. In this story, Matty lives with Seer in Village, and has grown a few years older and more mature. Village is a place that […]
Review: I recently read The Giver for the first time as part of the 2011 Dystopian Challenge and thought it was amazing. I really love dystopian novels that are smart and entertaining, but this one seemed particularly thought-provoking. In fact, when I was finished with the book, I really had the sense that I […]
Monday means another Twilight link-up and today it is hosted over at The Secret Life of an Avid Reader! If you want to get in on the action, join in! This week we are discussing Chapters 11-15 and […]
Hosted by Reading Angel, Pure Imagination, & Candace’s Book Blog. In Summary I kept all of my updates and mini-challenges on one post that ran the entire length of the event. You can view my Once Upon A Read-a-Thon Update post HERE. This Read-a-Thon was a success for me. I met my goal and read three great […]
Die For Me by Amy Plum Publisher: HarperTeen Publish Date: May 10, 2011 341 Pages My Source: Library Die For Me by Amy Plum In the City of Lights, two star-crossed lovers battle a fate that is destined to tear them apart again and again for eternity. When Kate Mercier’s parents die in a tragic […]