For those of you who read the first book of the series, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and are optimistic about reading the second I say, read it! What I loved about the book was how it keeps the same characters. They're joined by a few extra people, but Ann Brashares still keeps the same four as the main characters.
Bridget has taken a turn for the worse over the winter and decides to go to Alabama to find a family member who may be able to answer a few questions about her mother. Tibby leaves Wallman's and
Author Review: Sarah Dessen
by Kaitlin October 3rd, 2011 | Authors, Young Adults
Sarah Dessen is, perhaps, the Jodi Picoult for young(er) adults. Both are geared towards females, and both are extremely easy to get sucked into, because they have themes that, while a little over-the-top at times, many can relate to. While Picoult's novels tend to have middle-aged protagonists dealing with more adult issues (and always some kind of high-profile judicial trial, it seems), Dessen's are the teen equivalent. Her main characters, who are teenage girls from varying social backgrounds, deal with the same issues that teenage girls everywhere face: drama with friends, family, and boys, and a constant need to
Perfect
by Sam P. September 1st, 2011 | New Releases
Perfect is the story of Isabelle Lee. Isabelle has a problem; it's not her little sister, it's her father's passing a while ago. Her family is still in pain and feels like they will never be complete ever again. To try and cope with it, Isabelle becomes bulimic. When her little sister, April, catches her, Isabelle tries to make April cover for her, but April doesn't feel that cooperative. So, long story short, her mom finds out and Isabelle ends up having to go to "Eating Disorder and Body Image Therapy Group".
At "Group" Isabelle fells trapped, until Ashley
At "Group" Isabelle fells trapped, until Ashley
Books for Boys
by Angela Yorke July 25th, 2011 | Children's, Reading
One of my earliest memories of my brothers is that I never saw them reading except when they were cramming for an exam. For some reason, you just didn’t see many boys with books back then, and I can’t say that the present situation is very much different either. However, it’s likely that the following books would garner the interest of most young male readers.
A novel set in a dystopian future and a critique of how mass media affected general interest in literature, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has all of the elements that would appeal to those bearing
A novel set in a dystopian future and a critique of how mass media affected general interest in literature, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has all of the elements that would appeal to those bearing
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone
by Sam P. July 6th, 2011 | Children's, Fiction, Young Adults
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Harry Potter is easily my favorite book series by miles. I, personally, consider this book a classic. The book revolves around Harry Potter, an 11-year-old boy who
Harry Potter is easily my favorite book series by miles. I, personally, consider this book a classic. The book revolves around Harry Potter, an 11-year-old boy who
