Tag Archives: YA fiction

“Rikers High”

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Rikers High by Paul Volponi  The author’s note hooked me: “The overwhelming majority of incidents that occur in this book really happened. I witnessed them firsthand during the six years I worked as a teacher on Rikers Island. The fiction … Continue reading →

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“Brothers in Arms” The Bluford series

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

   Brothers in Arms by Paul Langan and Ben Alirez (Bluford Series) It’s been a while since I’ve commented on a Bluford series book. Brothers in Arms is a good one for students looking for their next quick read. Martin … Continue reading →

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Ontario Teens Read 2012-2013: Ms. Waddle talking up “The Fault in Our Stars”

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Victoria Waddle
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Quick Picks II–They’re easy to read and you can’t put them down.

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Check These Out! The book summaries are from the publishers–book flaps, etc. The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his sisters from the grip of their … Continue reading →

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