At first glance, avid child literature readers may be put off by the title of the best-selling Newbery Honor Princess Academy. Just looking at the cover of the book, anybody will be able to tell that this book has that cliché princess-in-training plot. Many will skip reading this book because of the title, but those who decide to take a chance with Princess Academy will be pleasantly surprised.
Admittedly, Shannon Hale did write a book with an overused plot, but she added so much originality and spark in order to turn this cliché into her own creation. Contrary to the
The Forbidden Schoolhouse
by T Akery May 16th, 2011 | Children's, Nonfiction
The Forbidden Schoolhouse: The True and Dramatic Story of Prudence Crandall and Her Students by Suzanne Jurmain is a part of American history that has been largely ignored by history books. It is one single story during the Civil Rights movement that showcased one of the many struggles that African Americans faced.
Prudence Crandall was a teacher in 1833 who set-up a school for girls. Her student body was originally white. An innocent request by a female black student completely changed the course of the school and plunged it into controversy. The request was to become a student.
Crandall readily accepted
Prudence Crandall was a teacher in 1833 who set-up a school for girls. Her student body was originally white. An innocent request by a female black student completely changed the course of the school and plunged it into controversy. The request was to become a student.
Crandall readily accepted
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty by Andrew Bolton
by Angela Yorke May 13th, 2011 | New Releases, Nonfiction, Reading
There are few who would argue against Alexander McQueen’s status as one, if not the most influential, provocative, and imaginative designers his generation has ever known. His creations forced the expansion of fashion conventions, challenging standards held by those who considered themselves at the vanguard of high fashion. Alexander McQueen creations were more than “just” clothes; they were his statements on class, sexuality, race, the environment, and religion. The world became a drearier place following his death in 2010.
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty provides textual accompaniment to the exhibition from which it takes its title, which is organized by the
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty provides textual accompaniment to the exhibition from which it takes its title, which is organized by the
Mare’s War by Tanita S. Davis
by Sam P. May 12th, 2011 | Fiction, Young Adults
Mare's War is a book that takes place in two different time periods. It starts off in present day when Octavia (15) and her older sister Tali (17) are at their house and dreading when their grandmother, Mare, would show up. They have to go on a road trip with their grandmother to a family reunion. Mare is a hardcore smoker, she smokes a pack a day and Tali absolutely hates it.
Once their road trip starts off Mare starts to tell them a story about when she was Tali's age. Mare and her little sister Josephine lived with their
Once their road trip starts off Mare starts to tell them a story about when she was Tali's age. Mare and her little sister Josephine lived with their
Something Borrowed By Emily Giffin
by T Akery May 11th, 2011 | Fiction, New Releases
Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin has hit the big screen. But if it is anything like the book, it will be a mediocre movie. Let's hope that the movie can improve upon the depth of these stereotypical characters.
Darcy, as introduced in the book, lives quite selfishly. She is the quintessential profile of a girl who has had everything handed to her without strings. She is engaged to Dex, who is your typical handsome and rich fiancé.
Then comes Rachel who compares all of the success Darcy accumulates to herself. As a result, Rachel feels she comes up lacking in every
Darcy, as introduced in the book, lives quite selfishly. She is the quintessential profile of a girl who has had everything handed to her without strings. She is engaged to Dex, who is your typical handsome and rich fiancé.
Then comes Rachel who compares all of the success Darcy accumulates to herself. As a result, Rachel feels she comes up lacking in every
