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A summer full of secrets — The Secrets of Tree Taylor reviewed

July 9, 2014 | Amanda | Comments (3)

The Secrets of Tree Taylor by Dandi Daley Mackall Reviewed by Julia (Richview YAG) This novel is set in the summer of 1963 in the small town of Hamilton, Missouri.  Tree Taylor is a thirteen-year-old budding writer and has two goals to accomplish before she enters grade nine: to experience her first kiss and to […]

“Molly thinks she’s losing her mind”…….The Half Life of Molly Pierce reviewed

July 8, 2014 | Amanda | Comments (4)

The Half Life of Molly Pierce by Katrina Leno Reivew by Caitlin (Richview YAG) Molly Pierce thinks she’s losing her mind. In reality, she’s just losing time, and memories. She blanks out at seemingly random moments, and wakes up doing something different later. Maybe she was in history class early in the morning and wakes […]

High school, cults, and the world outside….. Starbird Murphy reviewed

July 7, 2014 | Amanda | Comments (2)

Starbird Murphy and the world outside By Karen Finneyfrock Reviewed by Stephanie (Richview YAG member) This was an excellent, enlightening read suitable for teens but relatable to all ages. The novel follows the journey of 16 year- old Starbird Murphy, who leaves behind her cult-like farm commune to find her calling, a waitressing job, in […]

Your Bookmark Here: Love and other perishable items

July 4, 2014 | Amanda | Comments (4)

Also cross posted on TPL Teens. First published in Australia, Laura Buzo’s novel Love and Other Perishable Items, focuses on a young opinionated teen who falls in love with an older boy. Amelia and Chris first meet at the supermarket where they both work checkout but soon after their first encounter, Amelia falls head over […]