CarrieK | July 24, 2010
As a complete biblioholic, I have tried to pass on a love of reading to my kids, with mixed results. My daughter, Natalie, is 13-years-old, and has a “to-read” list almost as long as mine. She loves to read, and in spite of my initial apprehension that she would only read Nancy Drew and Twilight-type [...]
CarrieK | July 22, 2010
Title: God of the Hive Author: Laurie R. King Genre: Historical fiction, mystery Publisher: Bantam Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: This ARC copy was a gift from Laura First line: Two clever London gentlemen. Both wore city suits, both sat in quiet rooms, both thought about luncheon. This one picks up right [...]
CarrieK | July 20, 2010
Title: North! or Be Eaten Author: Andrew Peterson Genre: Middle grade fantasy Publisher: Waterbrook Press Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy that I won from Jen at Divinest Sense First line: “Toooothy cow!” bellowed Podo as he whacked a stick against the nearest glipwood tree. The Wingfeather Saga is quickly becoming one [...]
CarrieK | May 19, 2010
Title: When You Reach Me Author: Rebecca Stead Genre: Middle grade science fiction Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library First line: So Mom got the postcard today. When You Reach Me won the Newbery Medal, and the honor is definitely deserved. This story of a [...]
CarrieK | May 15, 2010
Discussion starters: ~ Reading with Tequila: Sex in YA – One Mom’s View ~ Book Lady’s Blog: On the perks of being picky Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ The Earth Hums in B Flat by Mari Strachan, reviewed by Meghan at Medieval Bookworm. ~ Veracity by Laura [...]
CarrieK | April 26, 2010
Title: Waiting for Normal Author: Leslie Connor Genre: Middle grade contemporary fiction Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Audiobook from the public library First line: Maybe Mommers and I shouldn’t have been surprised; Dwight had told us it was a trailer even before we’d packed our bags. Addie is waiting [...]
CarrieK | April 12, 2010
Title: Mouse Guard: Fall 1152 Author: David Petersen Genre: Graphic novel Publisher: Archaia Studios Press Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Print copy from my personal library First line: The mice struggle to live safely and prosper among all of the world’s harsh conditions and predators. My boys have been after me to read [...]
CarrieK | March 15, 2010
Title: We the Children (Keepers of the School, Book 1) Author: Andrew Clements Genre: Early grade children’s fiction Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Source: Review copy from the publisher First line: As the ship’s bell clanged through the school’s hallway for the third time, Ben ran his tongue [...]
