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Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson 611 reviews Louise Rennison
HarperTeen, 2001
Great Series...
+ One of the Funniest Things I've Read in a Long Time! + A funny (slightly guilty) pleasure + Hilarious Georgia Nicholson
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Women Writers Explore Their Favorite Fairy Tales 4 reviews
Anchor, 1998
Provocative and often surprising
+ Thought-provoking and fun. + Important Contribution to Folklore Field + Thought-provoking and fun.
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Stargirl 870 reviews Jerry Spinelli
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2002
Stargirl
+ a heartwarming classic + Is There Anything Else Kids Really Need to Learn? + Good coming-of-age novel + 5 Stars for Stargirl
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Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes 124 reviews Chris Crutcher
HarperTeen, 2003
An outstanding read for any age...
+ Staying Fat for Sarah Bynes + dang captivating + Wow
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Ella Enchanted (Trophy Newbery) 1078 reviews Gail Carson Levine
HarperTrophy, 1998
Cinderella Who? by Sara Martinez
+ A delightful twist on the classic Cinderella tale... + LOVED IT SINCE I WAS 12! + A more richer version of the Cinderella tale + Delightful Surprise
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Whirligig 99 reviews Paul Fleischman
Laurel Leaf, 1999
Excellent Young Adult Book With A Memorable Message
+ A Good Message + Boy becomes a man - after much angst + Whirligig's right review
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The Little White Horse 83 reviews Elizabeth Goudge
Puffin, 2001
A lovely , beautifully written fantasy
+ I loved the book! But the women bashing was horrible... + Delightful, magical little story - won the Carnegie Medal for children's literature in 1946 + You missed a couple, Elizabeth Goudge!
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Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter 183 reviews Adeline Yen Mah
Laurel Leaf, 2001
Our class just finished this novel
+ I can relate to the Author + perfect timing + Heartwrenching, enspiring tale of a young girl who was neglected. + A girl treated like cinderella
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Turnabout 68 reviews Margaret Peterson Haddix
Aladdin, 2002
Turnabout
+ Backward Aging + Turnabout...almost perfect + The fascinating concept of reverse aging
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Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls 93 reviews Rachel Simmons
Harvest Books, 2003
must read for youth workers and parents
+ A must read for parents and teachers + A Must-Read Book 4 Adolescent Girls and Parents + EYE OPENER
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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive 1927 reviews Dave Pelzer
HCI, 1995
Heartbreaking
+ It + "It" review + So Incredibly Depressing - The Worst of What A Child Can Endure And Survive
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Gathering Blue (Readers Circle) 278 reviews Lois Lowry
Laurel Leaf, 2002
Blue....
+ A Good Read + Good read + Gathering Blue, Written by Laura Deemer
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To Kill a Mockingbird 1759 reviews Harper Lee
Grand Central Publishing, 1988
American Classic
+ Great!!Love this book + LOVE THIS BOOK! + The reason one reads + Classic book
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Undercurrents 7 reviews Willo Davis Roberts
Aladdin, 2003
Undercurrents
+ Rebecca's book review + A quick and light read, but interesting + Undercurrents By: Willo Davis Roberts
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Time Stops for No Mouse: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure 70 reviews Michael Hoeye
Putnam Juvenile, 2002
To Be Chewed and Digested
+ Hermux Rocks + Cat Club Review: www.freewebs.com/hlgstrider + time stops for no mouse + Time Stops for No Mouse by Patricia
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She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall 424 reviews Misty Bernall
Pocket, 2000
It's not really about Cassie's words. It's about Cassie
+ Powerful testimony + Important book..
content:
Cassie Bernall, 17, was being shot at the Littleton tragedy. Her mother describes the day her daughter was murdered, their last chat, the nail-biting wait for a lifesign from her. She also describes Cassies development as a teenager, her getting in touch with satanic thoughts and how this ...
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Blueprint (Young Adult Fiction) 3 reviews Charlotte Kerner
Lerner Publications, 2000
Great story, I liked this book
+ Life as a Clone + Blueprint
As both an author and reader of fiction, I was impressed with "Blueprint". Maybe it is because I have always enjoyed a book that could hold my attention and make me think at the same time. Give this book a try.
The fiction book that I have written main story theme is about ten years in the life ...
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A Wrinkle in Time 964 reviews Madeleine L'Engle
Yearling, 1973
The battle between good and evil.
I have often heard people comment about how good this book is, but I've never taken the time to read it before now. I can't say that I was mislead. This is a highly imaginative tale of good vs. evil, told from the point of view of young Meg Murry. Meg is smart but rebellious, fiercely protective ...
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The Secret Life of Bees 1399 reviews Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003
The Reader On the CD Version Does a Wonderful Job!!
+ The Bees Knees + Wonderful Book... + The Secret Life of Bees and the Secret of Life
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Halfway to the Sky 11 reviews Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2002
Entertaining and instructive for readers of all ages
+ ON THE TRAIL + Not just for kids + An inspiring story for all + A Touching Story
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