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A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls written by Patrick Ness is a dark tale of loss surrounded by the pen-and-ink illustrations of Jim Kay. Ness weaves a beautifully haunting story with illustrations that become part of the text. The idea behind this novel came from Siobhan Dowd, but due to her premature death from…
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Maze Runner
So, I finally got a chance to read Maze Runner by James Dashner and I loved it! That being said, I also loved The Hunger Games trilogy. Maze Runner is fast paced with interesting characters and a plot that makes you want to know more. Thomas, the main character, wakes up…
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Love, Inc.
Zahra, Kali, and Syd met at group therapy for teens whose parents have divorced. These three teens are complete opposites with one thing in common – the same boyfriend! The girls combine forces to take revenge of the cheating scumbag and in doing so create their own consulting business for teens…
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Between Shades of Gray
Between Shades of Gray is a beautifully written novel about a part of World War II that is often overlooked. Lina’s family is deported from Lithuania and are forced to work in labor camps in Siberia. The story follows their harrowing journey by truck, cattle car, and boat to the…
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Chasing Lincoln’s Killer
If you’re having trouble getting young adults interested in history, biographies, or just reading in general – just hand them Chasing Lincoln’s Killer. This non-fiction, young-adult book is phenomenal. Let me caveat this book review by saying that the Civil War and President Abraham Lincoln have fascinated me for many years. …