The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a fictional account of one girl's story through the very turbulent time of Germany's war against the Jews. It is told through the eyes of Death rather than through that of the girl. Death dictates the story as he is watching the girl's journey through a time when everything was upside down and there were no guarantees of tomorrow.
The story begins as Death picks up the diary of a young girl and begins reading. She is handed over to adoptive parents to avoid the fate of many at that time. Her escape
Illusions by Aprilynne Pike
by Junou Mathieu May 27th, 2011 | Fiction, New Releases, Young Adults
In Wings by Aprilynne Pike, fifteen-year-old Laurel finds out that she's a faerie after a few weeks of attending a public school for the first time ever. Laurel is obviously surprised, yet she also understands. She has always been different from the other kids, yet she never knew she was that different.
Unlike other kids, Laurel never had much trouble waking up for school in the morning after staying up for most of the night. Instead of eating french fries and potato chips as a snack, she preferred crunchy, fresh vegetables any day.
Although a preference for tank tops and shorts
Unlike other kids, Laurel never had much trouble waking up for school in the morning after staying up for most of the night. Instead of eating french fries and potato chips as a snack, she preferred crunchy, fresh vegetables any day.
Although a preference for tank tops and shorts
Go the F**k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach
by Angela Yorke May 25th, 2011 | Choosing Books, New Releases, Nonfiction, Reading
Caveat: I am not a parent, but I can see why a parent, or anyone who has had to send a willful child to sleep will find this book immensely attractive and cathartic.
Go the F**k to Sleep (GTFTS) is a book that most parents will wish had been written and published sooner. In addition to the unconventional title, the (prospective) contents of GTFTS have already polarized parents’ opinions across the country.
The book has received favorable editorial reviews and mainly positive responses from readers who enjoyed the privilege of an advance reading. Others less than enamored of the idea have
Go the F**k to Sleep (GTFTS) is a book that most parents will wish had been written and published sooner. In addition to the unconventional title, the (prospective) contents of GTFTS have already polarized parents’ opinions across the country.
The book has received favorable editorial reviews and mainly positive responses from readers who enjoyed the privilege of an advance reading. Others less than enamored of the idea have
Choosing Books for Children
by Angela Yorke May 23rd, 2011 | Children's, Choosing Books, Reading
Buying children’s books used to be easy – you had the Peter and Jane series and that was that. Now, parents have to grapple with choosing a book that will stimulate the child intellectually and be entertaining, but not frivolous. At its core, choosing a children’s book comes down to 3 simple aspects.
The theme of the book is important. Young readers will read a book more frequently if they relate to the story, compared to a book that doesn’t evoke a sense of empathy or familiarity. Relatable books include The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
The theme of the book is important. Young readers will read a book more frequently if they relate to the story, compared to a book that doesn’t evoke a sense of empathy or familiarity. Relatable books include The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
Beach Read: Eye Contact
by Kaitlin May 20th, 2011 | Fiction, Young Adults
In celebration of our impending college graduation (hereinafter referred to as the “G-word”), my roommates and I rented a house on the beach in Dewey Beach, Delaware for one last shebang. I grew up ten minutes from the beach, and love just about everything about it, but one of my favorite aspects is beach reads—easy, quick books to zoom through in a day. This week, my beach read of choice was a recommendation from one of my roommates: Eye Contact, by Cammie McGovern.
In the mystery novel, an elementary-aged girl is found murdered in the woods near school during recess.
In the mystery novel, an elementary-aged girl is found murdered in the woods near school during recess.
