Category Archives: Hi-Low/Quick Read

“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 Last of the New Book Fair Books

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

These are the last of the new book fair books. Thanks for your support! Come check one out!

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New Books from Our Book Fair

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

  We’ve got new book-fair books ready for check-out. Have a look at these-and then come on over and check one out.

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“Radiance:” Buy it at the book fair, meet the author on Saturday!

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

I just read Radiance, another of Alyson Noel’s novels. It’s a quick, fun read, and it ties in to the Immortals series because the main character is Riley, Ever’s sister. If you read Evermore, you know that Riley died along … 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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‘Dead is the New Black”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez  Confession: Of the books I’ve been reading in preparation for the author visits on April 16, this is my favorite! Quick, entertaining, and very smart—Marlene Perez makes fun of all the tried … Continue reading →

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“Stitches”

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Stitches by David Small   Although I call this a ‘graphic novel’ format it’s really a ‘graphic memoir.’ David Small begins his story when he is six years old and his father, a doctor, is giving multiple x-rays because he has … Continue reading →

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Vans “Off the Wall”

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

I just bought Vans “Off the Wall”: Stories of Sole from Vans Originals. It’s beautiful. It’s got some good text, but even more stunning photos of skaters, snowboarders, and surfers.  (Actually, even the photos of the tennis shoes are pretty cool.)  … Continue reading →

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“I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets”

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets: Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous and Obscure  Could you write a six-word memoir? How do you sum up everything about you in such a compact narrative? SMITH Magazine has published a small book of … 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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