Category Archives: Family Problems
Orca Soundings: “Tell,” “Lockdown,” and “Jacked”
I’m excited to have the READ 180 class back in for a book talk today. Since our last visit, I’ve read three Orca Soundings books that I want to share: Jacked by Carrie Mac Zane Is bored with his shift … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: “Interview with the Vampire”
In an interview, the vampire Louis discusses his life from its beginning in New Orleans during the late 1700’s. he became a vampire at age twenty-five in 1791. Louis has a brother who was very pious and came to … Continue reading
“The Vast Fields of Ordinary”
The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd “’We’re all sick,’ Alex said. ‘I was thinking that the other night. . . . I remember in high school seeing people who seemed like they had it all together. . . … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Human Rights Issues, Romance, Young Adult Literature
Tagged abusive relationships, coming of age, divorce, emotional abuse, extra-marital affairs, family problems, fathers and sons, gay teens, GLBTQ, LGBTQ, mothers and sons, Nick Burd, partner abuse, romance, Vast Fields of Ordinary, YA fiction, YA literature
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“Since You Asked”
I had a great time at Maurene Goo’s presentation a few weeks ago at the Ontario City Library, Ovitt Branch. She’s the author of Since You Asked, a YA novel in journal form about Holly Kim. “Fifteen-year-old Holly Kim, … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Multicultural, Young Adult Literature
Tagged book reviews, cliques, high school, Holly Kim, homecoming (high school), journalism, Korean American culture, Korean Americans, Maurene Goo, popularity, San Diego, school newspapers, writers, YA fiction, YA literature
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Adult Books for Teens: “The Circle”
The Circle by Dave Eggers With job prospects slim, Mae Holland, a 24-year-old college grad, has been working at a local utility company for a few years. She sees her job as a dead end, but what can she do? … Continue reading
Posted in Controversial Issue/Debate, Family Problems, Fiction, Human Rights Issues, Literary Read Alike, Mature Readers, Over 375 pages, Sci-Fi/Futuristic
Tagged 1984 readalike, Adult books for teens, book reviews, Brave New World readalike, future dystopia, monopolies, privacy, social media, surveillance, technology
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“Sticks and Stones”
Sticks and Stones by Beth Goobie “Jujube” got her nickname because she has one green eye and one blue. She’s a moderately popular girl at school—fifteen, sweet and friendly. She lives with her mom and has her friend Sophie and … Continue reading
“Masked”
Masked by Norah McClintock Daniel has a secret and not altogether ethical task to complete when he enters a convenience store. While he is snapping pictures of documents from a cabinet in a dirty old storeroom, a masked man … Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: “Breathing Underwater”
Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn Nick is in court, facing a restraining order. He tells the judge that he never hit his girlfriend, Caitlin. The judge isn’t buying it. And it’s a good thing, too, because in the journal that … Continue reading
Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Human Rights Issues, Mature Readers, Read 180, Sports, Young Adult Literature
Tagged abusive men, affluent teenagers, anger management, body image, book reviews, dating, football, friendship, high school, male-female relationships, partner abuse, self-esteem, YA fiction, YA literature
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More sequels are here!
We realized that some of our series are running very popular now and that we needed more copies of the sequels! Here are some that are just in–so you shouldn’t have to wait anymore. Come on over and check … Continue reading
Posted in Fable/Fairy Tale/Fantasy, Family Problems, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Over 375 pages, Romance, Sci-Fi/Futuristic, Supernatural, Young Adult Literature
Tagged book reviews, Chemical Garden Trilogy, Dork Diaries series, fantasy, Hush Hush series, Legend trilogy, Paper Gods series, science fiction, Slayer Chronicles, vampires, YA fiction, YA literature
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