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The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman
“‘What do you have, then?’ I asked. ‘Oh, spindles and straw and beans and tears. A glass coffin. A golden egg. A number of things. The Grimms were serious and thorough collectors, and of course we’ve added to the collection … Continue reading
Filed under Fairy Tales, Fiction, Magical Realism, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
“‘I want to tell the rebels that I am alive. That I’m right here in District Eight, where the Capitol has just bombed a hospital full of unarmed men, women and children. There will be no survivors.’ The shock I’ve … Continue reading
Filed under Dystopian, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Born Confused by Tanuja Desai Hidier
“‘And in the meantime and always,’ she counseled me.’–Focus on your strengths’ ‘Which is?’ ‘Taking pictures, yaar! You are very lucky to have a passion like this and be so good at it. Now use it. You know what you … Continue reading
Filed under ALA/YALSA Best Book, Uncategorized
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
“Rules and Things Number 29: When You Wake Up and Don’t Know for Sure Where You’re At and There’s a Bunch of People Standing Around You, It’s Best to Pretend You’re Still Asleep Until You Can Figure Out What’s Going … Continue reading
Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen
“‘Because every day in my journal I write down the best thing that’s happened to me. Today, it’s you.’ When Johanna said that, I felt light, warm in that spot just above my stomach where it usually feels clenched and … Continue reading
Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
“He wished that he was with his mom in her library, where everything was safe and numbered and organized by the Dewey decimal system. Ben wished the world was organized by the Dewey decimal system. That way you’d be able … Continue reading
Castle Waiting by Linda Medley
“I’m Lady Jain Solander, Countess of Carabas. I’ve journeyed many months, hoping to gain sanctuary at the legendary Castle Waiting.” This is Sleeping Beauty like you’ve never heard it before. The king and queen are just, generous rulers, but have … Continue reading
Filed under Adventure, Fairy Tales, Graphic Novel, Uncategorized, YA Lit
Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea
“When a car came down the street, they all rose and moved their chairs up onto the curb so the car could pass. The didn’t notice that one of the cars was the big narco LTD. ’Adios!’ they called, then … Continue reading
Filed under Adventure, GLBT, Realistic Fiction, Uncategorized
Beauty by Robin McKinley
“He made a noise somewhere between a roar and a bark, and after an anxious minute, I decided it was probably a laugh. ‘You do not believe then?’ he inquired. ‘Well-no’ I said, hesitantly, wondering if this might anger him. … Continue reading
Filed under Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Uncategorized, YA Lit
