Author Archives: Victoria Waddle
“The Women”
The Women by T. C. Boyle Yes, this is an odd book to include in a blog of book reviews for high school students. But when the CHS seniors were looking for works of (loosely historical) fiction to read before … Continue reading
“Tattoos on the Heart”
Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion by Fr. Gregory Boyle Another book for ‘Character Month’ Father Gregory Boyle is the LA priest who founded Homeboy Industries and Homegirl Café. Their motto: Nothing stops a bullet like a … Continue reading
“Angle of Repose”
This is California Writers’ Month–and to celebrate, we read books by California authors. I’m very excited because, as part of the celebration, on Thursday night, I’ll be reading aloud a few pages from the new book Tattoos on the Heart … Continue reading
“Looking for Alaska”
Update—Had to add this sweet video and John Green’s thoughts on the novel. Looking for Alaska by John Green Since I loved Will Grayson so much, I had to read Looking for Alaska, also by John Green. Like Will Grayson, … Continue reading
“The House of the Scorpion”
The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer I was looking for a ‘guy’ book to read and found a book for everyone. A future gone very wrong, suspense, greed, the corruption of absolute power, questions about science (genetics) and … Continue reading
“Liar”
Liar by Justine Larbalestier Micah is the ‘after-school’ girlfriend of Zach Rubin—who has a ‘real’ girlfriend at school. No one else knows about their relationship. Both are excellent runners, although, again, no one knows this about Micah. She hides the … Continue reading
“Marcelo in the Real World”
Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco Stork Marcelo has Asperger’s Syndrome, and says that he fails to understand others’ emotions and expressions. He admits that he may not be able to feel the same thing that others describe as … Continue reading
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“The Satanic Verses” and “Midnight’s Children”
Salman Rushdie—Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses The publication of The Satanic Verses brought on a fatwa (Islamic judicial decree) from the Iranian religious ruler Ayatollah Khomeini that Rushdie as well as anyone involved in the publication of the book … Continue reading
“Will Grayson, Will Grayson”
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan How many times have you texted the message ‘LOL’ or ‘ROFLMAO’ when you are doing neither one? In fact, when was the last time you really laughed out loud—uncontrollably, in … Continue reading
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