Category Archives: Fiction

Teen Book Fest book: “Envy”

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Envy by Gregg Olsen Katelyn Berkley dies in a freak accident. She is electrocuted in the bathtub when her expresso machine either falls into the water or when she threw it in. Or when someone else threw it in. Katelyn … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Supernatural, Young Adult Literature | Tagged dead is series, Empty Coffin series, Ontario Teen Book Fest, paranormal, Port Gamble, YA fiction, YA literature | Leave a comment

“Ashes”

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Ashes by Ilsa Bick (first in a trilogy) Alex, seventeen and traveling alone in the Michigan wilderness, is on a mission to bid her goodbyes to the world. She has a brain tumor that appears unstoppable, even with experimental … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Stories, Fiction, Mature Readers, Over 375 pages, Romance, Sci-Fi/Futuristic, Young Adult Literature | Tagged Ashes trilogy, future dystopia, Ilsa Bick, science fiction, YA fiction, YA literature | Leave a comment

Raffle:Thanks for our year with “The Fault in Our Stars”

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Fans of The Fault in Our Stars: We are finishing up our Ontario Teens Read 2012-2013 as the school year comes to a close. We have a few more prizes to give away, so we’re having a raffle. The prizes … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Young Adult Literature | Tagged john green, Ontario Teens Read 2012-2013, The Fault in Our Stars, YA fiction, YA literature | 4 Comments

Solitary: Escape from Furnace, book two

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Solitary: Book Two of the Escape from Furnace series by Alexander Gordon Smith Just a quick heads up on this series. I reviewed the first book, Lockdown here. I thought it was great entertainment and a perfect choice for guys … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Human Rights Issues, Mature Readers, Read 180, Sci-Fi/Futuristic, Young Adult Literature | Tagged Escape from Furnace series, guy books, Read 180, reluctant readers, science fiction, YA fiction, YA literature | Leave a comment

Lockdown: Escape from Furnace, Book 1

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Lockdown: Escape from Furnace, Book 1 by Alexander Gordon Smith Beneath heaven is hell. Beneath hell is Furnace. So begins the Escape from Furnace series, now complete at five books. Lockdown is a great ‘guy read,’ full of injustice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Human Rights Issues, Read 180, Sci-Fi/Futuristic, Young Adult Literature | Tagged criminals in literature, Escape from Furnace series, guy books, juveniles in prison, prison, science fiction, YA fiction, YA literature | Leave a comment

Walking Dead: Coming Soon

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Briefly: You asked for it. We weren’t sure about the novels–reports/reviews are that they are far more graphic than the TV series. Decision: We’ll have the graphic novel series available to you soon. They are mature, for teens, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, Graphic Novel, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Mature Readers | Tagged graphic novels, Television Tie-in, TV tie-in, walking dead, zombies | Leave a comment

“The Running Dream”: California Young Reader Medal Nominee

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen Jessica, the best sprinter on her high school track team has just broken the league record in the 400-meter, beating her cross-town rival who is narcissistic snot. But the best day of … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Romance, Sports, Young Adult Literature | Tagged amputee, California Young Reader Medal nominee, cerebral palsy, disabilities, friendship, running, track and field, YA fiction, YA literature | 2 Comments

Orca Soundings: “Juice”

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Juice by Eric Walters When Coach Reeves retires and Coach Barnes comes to coach football at Michael ‘Moose’s’ high school, optimism is high. Barnes has coached at Division One Central High and tells his new team that they can … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversial Issue/Debate, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Read 180, Sports, Young Adult Literature | Tagged football, football in literature, hi-low reading, Orca Soundings Series, reluctant readers, steroids | Leave a comment

Orca Soundings: “Last Ride” and “Back”

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Last Ride by Laura Langston Back by Norah McClintock I’m excited about seeing the READ 180 classes again soon, so I want to recommend a few more Orca Soundings books that I’ve read recently. You’re going to love these the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Read 180, Young Adult Literature | Tagged hi-low reading, Norah McClintock, Orca Sounding series, reluctant readers | 1 Comment

Darren Shan Fans: “ZOM-B” is here

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

ZOM-B by Darren Shan Darren Shan is popular with kids of all ages. His Cirque du Freak, Demonata and The Saga of Larten Crepsley series have been bestsellers. He’s got a new series. And ZOM-B is the first book. Considering … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Horror/Mystery/Suspense, Read 180, Supernatural, Young Adult Literature | Tagged darren shan, Darren Shan series, hi-low reading, horror, reluctant readers, YA fiction, ZOM-B series, zombie apocalypse, zombies | Leave a comment