Archives for the ‘Young Adult’ Category

Book Review | Cathy’s Book by Stewart Weisman Brigg

By Mrs S • Oct 5th, 2008 • Category: 4 stars, 50 book challenge, Young Adult

Cathy’s Book isn’t your usual ‘words on a page’ kind of book; it’s presented as a journal documenting Cathy’s detective adventures - complete with doodles and illustrations. In among the story are telephone numbers you can call to pick up messages about the characters, websites to visit and IM conversations.



Book Review | Anne’s House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Sep 30th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Series Challenge 2, Young Adult

After the disappointing Anne of Windy Willows, I was slightly reticent to pick this one up — but Montgomery has returned to form — as Anne and Gilbert’s relationship blossoms we are introduced to more delightful characters who make up a charming and heart-warming tale



Book Review | Anne of Windy Willows by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Aug 16th, 2008 • Category: 3 stars, 50 book challenge, Series Challenge 2, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult

I think that as a stand-alone ‘chronicles’ this book should be appreciated - but for a reader who yearns for tales of Anne and her loved ones it left me wanting.



Book Review | Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

By Mrs S • Aug 12th, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Chunkster, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008), Twilight Saga, Young Adult

Breaking Dawn starts out with the fabulous wedding between Bella and Edward - and then takes the reader on a roller coaster ride, full of twists and turns, with a bit of blood and gore and romance thrown in for good measure.



Book Review | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

By Mrs S • Jul 31st, 2008 • Category: 3 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult

The book is well written and gives an insight into how people with this Syndrome think and react to the wider world.



Book Review | Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Jul 23rd, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Celebrating 100 years of Anne, Challenges, Reviews, Series Challenge 2, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult

Montgomery continues to weave a great tale that makes for a comfortable read - and even throws in a little romance!



Book Review | Dear John by Norma L. Betz

By Mrs S • Jul 10th, 2008 • Category: 4 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Reviews, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, The Pub (2008), Young Adult

This is a heartwarming tale packed with historic drama and great friendship - with a sprinkle of romance and a dramatic twist. Suitable for adults and young adults alike you should give this book a try if you are interested in American history - or you are an animal lover.



Book Review | Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery

By Mrs S • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Blowout, Celebrating 100 years of Anne, Reviews, Series Challenge 2, Summer Reading, Summer Reading Thing, Young Adult

Once again Montgomery has delivered a delightful novel that has stood the test of time



Book Review | The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

By Mrs S • May 31st, 2008 • Category: 5 stars, 50 book challenge, Book Binge, Challenges, Grapevine, Reviews, Spring Reading Thing, Young Adult

Hale has woven a magical fairytale, with believable characters and such spell-binding descriptions that there were times I would look up from the book and be surprised to find that I wasn’t standing on a cobbled street surrounded by geese!