Category Archives: Fable/Fairy Tale/Fantasy

“Ready Player One”

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline   It’s 2044 and the world is such a rotten place for most people that they spend as much time as possible on the OASIS, a virtual universe where you can not only play video … Continue reading →

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Let’s Shop! Book Fair February 27-March 2

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

The library will be having its Scholastic Book Fair again this year during the week of February 27 to March 2 from 8 AM to 3 PM. We’ll be open Wednesday evening February 29 until 7 PM so that parents … Continue reading →

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California Young Readers Medal Nominees 2011-12

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

The California Young Reader Medal is one of the few programs in which the students/kids themselves vote for the winners. Millions of California students participate. I wish I had more time to encourage and provide the program, but it’s tough, … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading–Join me with some great books!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Don’t lose those grade-level gains you worked so hard to make all year long! Reading over the summer prevents the traditional summer loss of reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. And it’s so easy—a virtually stress-free, fun way of learning. Just … Continue reading →

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“Fire”

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

     Fire by Kristin Cashore For the second time in a week, I’m in the weird position of recommending to you a book that I really didn’t like all that much. I hope that this doesn’t appear hypocritical. Let me … Continue reading →

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“No Passengers Beyond This Point”

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

No Passengers Beyond This Point by Gennifer Choldenko    No Passengers Beyond This Point is quick, an easy read, and very creative—it’s fun and out of the ordinary. Three siblings—India, Finn and Mouse (all named after foreign countries–Mouse is actually Switzerland)—find … Continue reading →

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“The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel”

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

I figured I’d put the graphic version of The Lightning Thief to the test by having my son read it. He and I loved the entire Percy Jackson series (the original Lightning Thief is reviewed on this blog). He told … Continue reading →

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“Going Bovine”

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Going Bovine by Libba Bray   I’m thinking this may be my ‘best YA read’ of 2011 although I know it’s still early in the year. But wow. Cameron, sixteen, lazy, and a not-so-great student is the loser brother of a … Continue reading →

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“The Red Pyramid”

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Victoria Waddle

The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan       If you’re already a fan of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, you’re going to love this book. And if you haven’t had the pleasure of reading Riordan yet, start here. … Continue reading →

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“Graceling”

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Victoria Waddle

As a fantasy book for teens, especially for girls, Graceling by Kristin Cashore, is nearly perfect. The heroine, Katsa, has just the kind of power in life that girls often dream about. (The first time a man tries to grope … Continue reading →

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