Category Archives: Read 180

“Freaks Like Us”

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

Freaks Like Us by Susan Vaught Sunshine is the one person who understands Jason, who helps him when the voices in his head make it hard to know what is real and what is an illusion. The two of … Continue reading →

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Orca Soundings: “Tell,” “Lockdown,” and “Jacked”

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

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 →

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“Sticks and Stones”

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

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 →

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“Masked”

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

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 →

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Throwback Thursday: “Breathing Underwater”

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

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 →

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“My Side”

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

My Side by Norah McClintock Addie is trying to pull her life back together after being lured into the woods and then having a sack thrown over her head by a knife-wielding, masked person. When she is locked in … Continue reading →

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“Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass”

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass by Meg Medina You’d think that this was just a titillating title for a silly girl-drama book. But you’d be wrong. Yaqui Delgado wants to Kick Your Ass is a really good … Continue reading →

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“Knifepoint”

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

Knifepoint by Alex Van Tol In a very short book, Van Tol has done a great job of telling a story of suspense, of getting into the mind of a crazed killer. Jill is working on a mountain ranch for … Continue reading →

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“Revenge of the Witch” (First in The Last Apprentice series)

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

Revenge of the Witch (First in The Last Apprentice series) by Joseph Delaney Tom Ward is the seventh son of a seventh son—so he occupies something of a magical position in life. Unfortunately, he needs to secure an apprenticeship, and, … Continue reading →

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“Out”

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Out by Sandra Diersch Late one night, Alex is about to pull out of a gas station parking lot when he sees shadowy figures across the lot. As he leaves, his car headlights show that the couple in the shadows … Continue reading →

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