Author Archives: Victoria Waddle
“A Dirty Job” and “You Suck: A Love Story”
“A Dirty Job” and “You Suck: A Love Story,” both by Christopher Moore I was talking with a COHS student about vampire books, and she recommended that I read some Christopher Moore titles, so I did. She thought they might … Continue reading
“The Boy in the Striped Pajamas” and “The Book Thief”
The Boy in the Stripped Pajamas by John Boyne and The Book Thief by Markus Zusak It’s been a few months since I’ve read these books—one after the other—but I felt like I needed some space away from them before … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Literary Read Alike, Over 375 pages, Young Adult Literature
Tagged Holocaust, Printz Award
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“Crunch Time”
“Crunch Time” by Mariah Fredericks Mrs. M in our English Department recommended this novel to me, and I just finished it. “Crunch Time” is the story of Max, Daisy, Leo and Jane, who, though very different and socially isolated from … Continue reading
Classic American Literature
Howdy Mrs. Nicastro’s students! There should be two parts to your post–your discussion of your own novel and your discussion of another student’s novel that is similar to your own. Here are some requirements from Mrs. Nicastro to get you … Continue reading
“Twilight” and “New Moon”
“Twilight” and “New Moon” by Stephanie Meyer Here’s my confession: I hate the “Twilight” series. It has some of the worse writing I have ever read. I’ve spent several evenings trying to get through the whole thing. I managed the … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Over 375 pages, Young Adult Literature
Tagged supernatural, undead
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“Stargirl” and “Love, Stargirl”
“Stargirl” by Jerry Spinelli Mrs. M. tells me that some of her students in READ 180 classes have completed some of the novels available in the course and might like to comment on them. I hope that if you’re in … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Read 180, Young Adult Literature
Tagged nonconformist, Read 180, school problems, Teen Issues
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“Creature of the Night”
Creature of the Night by Kate Thompson Bobby’s mother recently moved the family to a cottage in the country, far from his “bad influence friends” in Dublin. Bobby laughs at the simple country folk, such as old Mrs. Dooley, the … Continue reading
“A Kiss in Time”
A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn Talia is a beautiful royal princess whose minor rebellion against her overprotective parents results in the very thing they fear most. She pricks her finger on a spindle and sends the entire kingdom … Continue reading
“The Rock and the River”
The Rock and the River by Kekla Magoon 1968: Racial tensions are escalating in cities across America, including fourteen-year-old Sam’s hometown of Chicago. The struggle for racial equality has even divided Sam’s own family—his father is a civil rights activist, … Continue reading
“Why I Fight”
NOTE: COHS Titans–The following review is excerpted from the Junior Library Guild. (Meaning that I didn’t write it and don’t want to take credit from something I didn’t do!) We belong to the Junior Library Guild and purchase four books … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Young Adult Literature
Tagged boxing, fighting, JLG, Junior Library Guild, Teen Issues
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