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About Victoria Waddle

Victoria Waddle is a Pushcart Prize-nominated writer and has been included in Best Short Stories from The Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest. Her books include a collection of feminist short fiction, Acts of Contrition, and a chapbook on grief, The Mortality of Dogs and Humans. Her YA novel about a polygamist cult, Keep Sweet, launches in June 2025. Formerly the managing editor of the journal Inlandia: A Literary Journey and a teacher librarian, she contributes to the Southern California News Group column Literary Journeys. She discusses both writing and library book censorship on her Substack, “Be a Cactus.” Join her there for thoughts on defiant readers and writers as well as for weekly library censorship news.

“Emma” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following COHS student reviews are on “Emma” by Jane Austen. Genre: Novel/ romance Pages: 370 (depending on edition) Reviewer: Andria R. Emma is an upper class lady that thinks of herself a great matchmaker to the people she knows. … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Fiction, Fiction, Over 375 pages, Romance | 2 Comments

“The Secret Garden” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Genre: Children’s Novel Pages: 234 Reviewer: Kevin A. Mary Lennox had to move to her Uncle’s mansion after Cholera breaks out. After exploring the mansion … Continue reading →

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“A Golden Age” Student Review 2009

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following is a student review of “A Golden Age” by Tahmima Anam. Genre: Bangladesh revolution Pages: 288 Reviewer: Tasnuva H. It starts off with a single mother who has a 17 year old daughter Maya, and a nineteen year … Continue reading →

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“The Alchemist” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following review of “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho was written by COHS student Danielle L. (Ms. Waddle reviewed this book on an earlier post.) Pages: 208 Santiago was a young boy who was following his dream. He had always … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Stories, Fable/Fairy Tale/Fantasy, Fiction | 27 Comments

“The Turn of the Screw” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Turn of the Screw” by Henry James. Genre: Fiction Pages: 94-219 (depending on edition) Reviewer: Jessica F. The Turn of the Screw is about a governess that believes that she is … Continue reading →

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“Robinson Crusoe” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews  by COHS students are on “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. Genre: Realistic Fiction Pages: 320 Reviewer: Cristian B. Robinson Crusoe is an Englishman from Europe. He is the third son in his family. His father warns him … Continue reading →

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following review by a COHS student is on “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky. (Ms. Waddle also reviewed this book on an earlier post.) Genre: Young Adult Novel Pages: 224 Reviewer: Emily F. Charlie is an … Continue reading →

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‘The Invisible Man” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The Invisible Man” by H.G. Wells. Genre: Science Fiction Novel Pages: 278 Reviewer: Jonathan P. In the beginning of the story, a strange man all covered up showing no skin whatsoever, appears … Continue reading →

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“Things Fall Apart” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “Things Fall Apart” by  Chinua Achebe Genre: Classic African Novel Pages: 181 Reviewer: Raven W. This novel is about a man named Okonkwo, who strived to be better than his poor, undependable  … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Fiction, Fiction, Multicultural | 1 Comment

“The Brothers Karamazov” Student Reviews 2009

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

The following reviews by COHS students are on “The ” by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Genre: Realistic Fiction Pages: 776 Reviewer: Michael T. The book begins with Alyosha dedicating his life to religion and the highly respected monk Zosima who he will … Continue reading →

Posted in Classic Fiction, Faith-Based/Religious Element, Fiction, Over 375 pages | 1 Comment