Over a Thousand Hills I Walk With You3 reviews
Hanna Jansen, Elizabeth D. Crawford

Carolrhoda Books, 2006

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

+ Touching Story

OVER A THOUSAND HILLS I WALK WITH YOU is the horrifying novel that is based on a true story about the 1994 Rwandan genocide. This was a subject that I didn't know too much about until I read this book, which made me realize how horrible events such as this one are still happening in today's ...
  
  











  



  
Off Road1 review
Sean Murphy

Oni Press, 2005

Off Road

WOW!! A laugh a minute! It was the best comic I have read in a LONG time...great story, great artwork, and VERY funny. It is an astonishing adventure and I really connected with the Greg character. The extra comic strip in the back of the book is a funny bonus. I would recommend this book to ...
  
  











  



  
White Time1 review
Margo Lanagan

Eos, 2006

Great collection!

For anyone who loves well-written, thought-provoking science fiction, this is the book for you. I loved "The Boy Who Didn't Yearn." I should have guessed it right off, too, but I didn't. I like stories that surprise me.
  
  











  



  
Clay10 reviews
David Almond

Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006

If Things Don't Get Out of Hand

+ A fantastic mix of reality and the supernatural.
+ Creepy Good Fun
+ Frankenstein Goes Clay-mation
+ Clay
  
  











  



  
Hattie Big Sky35 reviews
Kirby Larson

Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2006

Hattie Big Sky

+ I love this book!
+ Hattie Big Sky
+ Best historical fiction I've read in 10 years.
+ A Wonderful Read
  
  











  



  
Black Swan Green: A Novel63 reviews
David Mitchell

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007

Survivors of Adolescence Unite!

+ Wonderful coming of age novel
+ Black Swan Succeeds

The characters in this book, from the narrator/protagonist 13-year-old Jason Taylor, to those who make the briefest of appearances, are so richly drawn, so multi-layered, and speak with such convincing dialogue, that the created world of the small English town of the title becomes as real as the ...
  
  











  



  
Kampung Boy8 reviews
Lat

First Second, 2006

Childhood

+ Finally!!!
+ A Must-Have
+ A Great Graphic Novel
  
  











  



  
The Lies of Locke Lamora138 reviews
Scott Lynch

Spectra, 2006

Now HERE'S something completely different

+ Fritz Lieber meets Glen Cook
+ Engrossing, Swashbuckling Tale - Can't Wait for Sequel
+ Very Well Done
  
  











  



  
Surrender7 reviews
Sonya Hartnett

Candlewick, 2006

Disturbing and compelling!

+ Don't read any review, just see how many stars it got!
+ Dark, yet smart and thought-provoking

This book was recommended to me by one of my students, and I'm extremely impressed. This is a story about a young man's struggles to overcome an abusive life, and it is told in a narrative style that keeps you guessing until the very end. The split between Gabriel and Finnegan begins to grow wider ...
  
  











  



  
Devilish8 reviews
Maureen Johnson

Razorbill, 2006

Hooked Immediately

+ Simple and Humorous.
+ Devilish
+ amazing
+ Great Twists, Great Turns, Great Writing
  
  











  



  
The Love Curse of the Rumbaughs7 reviews
Jack Gantos

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2006

Creepy to the Max, but in a good way

+ Macabre

Let me just start by saying this book is weird. If you are the type that likes your stories odd, quirky, or just out of the norm, this book is for you. And although this book was in the teen collection, I imagine adults would enjoy it, too. The work is reminiscent of a F. Scott Fitzgerald tale. ...
  
  











  



  
La Linea5 reviews
Ann Jaramillo

Roaring Brook Press, 2006

Insightful look at immigrants

+ Atravesar el desierto...al destierro
+ A Fascinating and Gripping Look at Undocumented Immigration from a New Perepective
+ Exciting story, important topic
  
  











  



  
Just Listen119 reviews
Sarah Dessen

Viking Juvenile, 2006

Great book!

+ just listen review
+ Fantastic Eye Opener!
+ Another Great Book
+ Wonderful, Real, And Engaging
  
  











  



  
The Girls: A Novel111 reviews
Lori Lansens

Back Bay Books, 2007

Beautiful layered novel!

+ a sweet, heartwarming story
+ Loved this novel

As an English teacher and avid reader, I appreciate a standout novel when I read one. This is a beautifully written book and the plot is textured and reveals itself little by little all through the novel. It's a novel of sisterhood, family love and married love. I cannot find enough stars here to ...
  
  











  



  
Firebirds Rising: An Original Anthology of Science Fiction and Fantasy9 reviews

Firebird, 2006

Appealing collection of YA SF and Fantasy

+ Original sci-fi stories
+ A Few Gems That Sparkle Among the Coal

Firebirds Rising is an engaging mix of SF and Fantasy stories aimed at a young adult audience, though quite enjoyable for adults as well. Two of my favorites are Science Fiction: Carol Emshwiller's "Quill", an oddly old-fashioned, charming yet sad, story of an isolated family and their curious ...
  
  











  



  
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist42 reviews
Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2006

Edgy, honest, fun.

+ Captivating, Smart, and Sexy
+ A short, sharp glimpse at Infinite
+ The Compulsive Reader's Reviews
  
  











  



  
Ask Me No Questions7 reviews
Marina Budhos

Ginee Seo Books, 2006

Richie's Picks: ASK ME NO QUESTIONS

+ Enlightment into a hidden culture
+ Book allows children to tackle tough current issues
+ Book Rreview: Ask Me No Questions
+ well-written & compelling
  
  











  



  
Incantation20 reviews
Alice Hoffman

Little, Brown and Company, 2006

Incantation

+ A Quiet Jewel
+ Amazing
+ Amazing
+ The Inquisition alive
  
  











  



  
Dairy Queen38 reviews
Catherine Murdock

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

Loved this

+ From J. Kaye's Book Blog
+ A refreshing read
+ A thousand times better than the food chain.
+ Enjoyable read
  
  











  



  
Rebound4 reviews
Bob Krech

Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2006

Perfect book for Teens who like sports and for those who just love a good story!

+ Courtesy of Teens Read Too
+ Whirl
+ Satisfying story of sports interactions and change.