Tag Archives: divorce

Sci-Fi/Future Dystopias: “Oryx and Crake”

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Victoria Waddle

Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood Snowman (as in Abominable), who was once known as Jimmy, appears to be the last human being on earth. His existence doesn’t seem much worth living–the environment is in ruins and he cannot … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Stories, Controversial Issue/Debate, Environmental Issues, Family Problems, Fiction, Human Rights Issues, Over 375 pages, Sci-Fi/Futuristic | Tagged Adult books for teens, biotechology, book reviews, death and dying, divorce, environmental destruction, family problems, fiction, future dystopia, genetic engineering, global climate change, global warming, grief, human rights, Margaret Atwood, Oryx and Crake, science fiction, technology | 1 Comment

Quick Reads: “Marty’s Diary”

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Victoria Waddle

Marty’s Diary by Frances Cross Marty’s parents are divorced from one another and both are remarried. Although Marty’s mom has moved to Mexico City and had a new baby boy, Marty is not angry at her. She feels that her … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Hi-Low/Quick Read, Young Adult Literature | Tagged book reviews, Cutting Edge series, divorce, hi-low reading, Marty's Diary, parent-teen relationships, siblings, step-children, step-parents, YA fiction, YA literature | Leave a comment

“The Vast Fields of Ordinary”

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Victoria Waddle

The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd “’We’re all sick,’ Alex said. ‘I was thinking that the other night. . . . I remember in high school seeing people who seemed like they had it all together. . . … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Human Rights Issues, Romance, Young Adult Literature | Tagged abusive relationships, coming of age, divorce, emotional abuse, extra-marital affairs, family problems, fathers and sons, gay teens, GLBTQ, LGBTQ, mothers and sons, Nick Burd, partner abuse, romance, Vast Fields of Ordinary, YA fiction, YA literature | Leave a comment

Adult Books for Teens: “The Signal”

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

The Signal by Ron Carlson I needed a little break from reading those ‘bullying books’ and wanted to read an adult book. So I decided to go for The Signal because I knew Ron Carlson to be an excellent … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure Stories, Family Problems, Fiction, Romance | Tagged Adult books for teens, backpacking, book reviews, divorce, fishing, hiking, horses, outdoors, ranch life | 2 Comments

Bullying Books: “Bruiser”

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman If you loved someone, how much would you be willing to do for him or her? If someone loved you, would you allow him to suffer so that you could succeed? There are a lot questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Sports, Young Adult Literature | Tagged book reviews, bullying, divorce, YA fiction, YA literature | 1 Comment

“What Happened to Goodbye”

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen I wanted a good book—realistic, but one in which characters could work out their problems. Some good writing. So I picked up Sarah Dessen because I knew she’d deliver. In What Happened to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Problems, Fiction, Romance, Young Adult Literature | Tagged basketball, divorce, JLG, Junior Library Guild, Sarah Dessen | 2 Comments