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The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
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It’s been far, far too long since I have finished a young adult/middle-grade novel, and even longer since I’ve reviewed one. I just finished Chains and had to talk about it. One, because it’s sequel, Forge, will be coming out THIS MONTH and two, it was fantastic and riveting. Keep ( Read more... )

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The 2009 Cybils (Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers Literary Awards) have been announced!


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I couldn’t wait until I had 50 followers for a contest - let’s do one now! I am giving away a signed copy of Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, in honor of the movie release this month. I was lucky enough to get this copy quite some time ( Read more... )

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Today Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is in theaters! I hope everyone will check out this movie and read the books if you haven’t yet. This is a great series with a lot of heart and a wonderful cast of characters. Check out my review ( Read more... )

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This semester I am taking a course entitled “Library Services for Young Adults.” Pretty much my dream class, you know? I’m very excited about it! In this class, I’ll be reading about 20 YA titles and writing about them. I thought I’d share my thoughts ( Read more... )

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Fanboys and fangirls have been drooling over this novel ever since Scott Westerfeld released it’s super-shiny cover on his blog. As a huge fan of the Uglies books, his Peeps books, and almost all of his works, I had long anticipated this next venture.

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I’ve recently begun the Septimus Heap novels by Angie Sage-what looks like a great series for middle-grade and younger teens (or really, anyone of any age that loves fantasy as I do)!

The midwife declares Septimus Heap dead on the night of his birth, and ( Read more... )

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Do you have any 4th of July traditions? Many people watch fireworks with their family and loved ones. Or perhaps you have a barbeque, grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, and maybe even some corn on the cob.

This year I decided to relax, stay at home with my ( Read more... )