Category Archives: Sci-Fi/Futuristic

Sea of Monsters

Posted on January 24, 2008 by groovygals

Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan I loved The Lightning Thief so much that I had to continue the series. This is the second book in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This time, Percy is finishing seventh grade and hoping … Continue reading →

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The Lightning Thief

Posted on January 24, 2008 by groovygals

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan  The Lightning Thief is quick, easy, good fun. The protagonist, Percy Jackson, is a hero. No, not of the Rambo type. A hero in the Greek tradition—that is, he is the son of a … Continue reading →

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How I Live Now

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Victoria Waddle

I decided to read How I Live Now in my search for good, young-adult fiction because it won the Printz Award for excellence in YA literature. It’s the story of Daisy, an American teen with some serious problems. Her mother … Continue reading →

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The Road

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Victoria Waddle

  One of the comments you’d never see in a professional book review is “The book is graphic enough to appeal to high school guys.”  I hate to admit it, but this is something I think about when I’m reading. … Continue reading →

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