Category Archives: Young Adult Literature

“Wintergirls”

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

You loved Speak–and Wintergirls is by the same author! Ms. W Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson On Saturday night Lia ignores thirty-three phone calls from her ex-best friend Cassie. On Monday morning Lia learns that Cassie has been found dead … Continue reading →

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“This Full House”

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

This Full House by Virginia Euwer Wolff LaVaughn, a high school senior, is finally seeing her hard work pay off . She’s just been accepted to WIMS (Women in Medical Science), a prestigious after-school program for girls from impoverished areas … Continue reading →

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is the next book for the Teen Book Club here at the library, sponsored by the Ontario City Library, Colony High Branch. Since the discussion … Continue reading →

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“The Sorcerer of the North”

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Victoria Waddle

“The Sorcerer of the North” (Book 5 in “The Ranger’s Apprentice” series) by John Flanagan I’m sure this book—and the series—is being marketed as a guy’s book—which it is—but I loved it. In fact, I’ve read all five of the … Continue reading →

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“On Writing” and “Extraordinary Short Story Writing”

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

 “On Writing” by Stephen King and “Extraordinary Short Story Writing” by Steven Otfinoski Happily, here at Colony High there are several of you who are interested in creative writing. Here are two books I’ve read recently that I think are … Continue reading →

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“Gods of Manhattan”

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

“Gods of Manhattan” by Scott Mebus I’m on a crusade to read more ‘fantasy’ books that appeal to guys as well as girls. “Gods of Manhattan” is one. I had seen it recommended to readers who like the Percy Jackson … Continue reading →

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“Before We Were Free”

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

“Before We Were Free” by Julia Alvarez Life under a repressive dictator is hard for some of us to imagine. “Before We Were Free” shows us such a life—in the 1960s Dominican Republic—from the point-of-view of a twelve-year-old girl. Anita … Continue reading →

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“The Body of Christopher Creed”

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

“The Body of Christopher Creed” by Carol Plum Ucci “The Body of Christopher Creed” is the story of a guy who doesn’t fit in with any group. After a note is emailed to the school principal—it might be a run-away … Continue reading →

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“The Wish List”

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

“The Wish List” by Eoin Colfer “The Wish List” is a quick, fun read for anyone looking for fast fantasy fiction. You might recognize the name of the author. He also wrote the “Artemis Fowl” series. Meg Finn is a … Continue reading →

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“Speak”

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Victoria Waddle

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson The summer before she starts high school, Melinda goes to a party where she calls the police. Because of her action, she is ostracized when school starts. Without a single friend, she pairs up with … Continue reading →

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