There are book festivals all around the country, but one that's dedicated to 100% YA? Sign us up, please! Teen Board member Isabel C. was lucky enough to attend this festival --- YALLfest, in Charleston, South Carolina --- in November, and outlines her day, below. It's a whirlwind full of authors, book signings and hilarious panels. Get ready to be jealous!
Reviewer (text)
Aimee Rogers
Arthur Aaron Bean is a Canadian seventh grader who is belatedly entering Terry Fox Junior High after the death of his mother. Arthur wants to be a famous author and fancies himself to be quite a talented writer and a gifted English student, all qualities he doesn’t hesitate to expound upon to anyone who will listen. Read More
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Arthur Bean, soon-to-be a rich and famous author, has set two goals for himself: to win the school writing contest and to win the heart of his secret crush, Kennedy. But his life has had some major twists and turns lately, and the recent loss of his mother definitely complicates things.
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Arthur Bean, soon-to-be a rich and famous author, has set two goals for himself: to win the school writing contest and to win the heart of his secret crush, Kennedy. But his life has had some major twists and turns lately, and the recent loss of his mother definitely complicates things.
About the Book
Arthur Bean, soon-to-be a rich and famous author, has set two goals for himself: to win the school writing contest and to win the heart of his secret crush, Kennedy. But his life has had some major twists and turns lately, and the recent loss of his mother definitely complicates things.
Arthur is in turns outrageous, defiant and unintentionally hilarious as we peek over his shoulder at his reading journals, notes from his long-suffering teachers, his offbeat articles for the school newspaper --- even the emails he sends to writing partner Kennedy. A YEAR IN THE LIFE OG A COMLETE AND TOTAL GENIUS is a fresh and funny story about a boy whose bad luck can't dampen his spirit --- or his love of writing.
Reviewer (text)
Sarah Rachel Egelman
The magic of Shakespeare's plays and sonnets is undeniable. Audiences and readers have been moved for centuries by his keen observations of human nature and the artistry of his words and phrases. But, what if there was real magic in those words and phrases: the magical power to make someone disappear? This is the unlikely but intriguing premise of Virginia Zimmerman's debut middle grade novel THE ROSEMARY SPELL. It follows two 13-year old friends, Rosemary and Adam, as they race to undo the terrible magic they inadvertently unleashed after finding a hidden Shakespearean codex. Read More
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In this new novel from Clarion Books, 13-year-old Rosemary and her best friend Adam search for the words to lift a spell that causes people to disappear and be erased from memory, but when they, too, fall under the spell, their struggle to bring someone back even as they forget her is a suspenseful race against time.
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In this new novel from Clarion Books, 13-year-old Rosemary and her best friend Adam search for the words to lift a spell that causes people to disappear and be erased from memory, but when they, too, fall under the spell, their struggle to bring someone back even as they forget her is a suspenseful race against time.
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In this new novel from Clarion Books, 13-year-old Rosemary and her best friend Adam search for the words to lift a spell that causes people to disappear and be erased from memory, but when they, too, fall under the spell, their struggle to bring someone back even as they forget her is a suspenseful race against time.
Reviewer (text)
Aimee Rogers
As I begin this book review I need to get something off my chest: I am a huge fan of Moses “Mo” LoBeau --- the protagonist of Sheila Turnage’s Tupelo Landing series --- and my review will likely reflect my adoration for her! The first book in the series, THREE TIMES LUCKY, was a Newbery Honor winner and the second book, THE GHOSTS OF TUPELO LANDING, also received acclaim and was selected for the Texas Bluebonnet Award list. THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN is the third book in the series and I really hope that it is not the last! Read More
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For everyone who's already fallen for Mo and Dale, and for anyone who's new to Tupelo Landing, THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN is a heartwarming story that perfectly blends mystery and action with more serious themes about family and fathers, all without ever losing its sense of humor.
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For everyone who's already fallen for Mo and Dale, and for anyone who's new to Tupelo Landing, THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN is a heartwarming story that perfectly blends mystery and action with more serious themes about family and fathers, all without ever losing its sense of humor.
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The trial of the century has come to Tupelo Landing, NC. Mo and Dale, aka Desperado Detectives, head to court as star witnesses against Dale's daddy --- confessed kidnapper Macon Johnson. Dale's nerves are jangled, but Mo, who doesn't mind getting even with Mr. Macon for hurting her loved ones, looks forward to a slam dunk conviction --- if everything goes as expected.
Of course nothing goes as expected. Macon Johnson sees to that. In no time flat, Macon's on the run, Tupelo Landing's in lockdown, and Dale's brother's life hangs in the balance. With Harm Crenshaw, newly appointed intern, Desperado Detectives are on the case. But it means they have to take on a tough client --- one they'd never want in a million years.
For everyone who's already fallen for Mo and Dale, and for anyone who's new to Tupelo Landing, THE ODDS OF GETTING EVEN is a heartwarming story that perfectly blends mystery and action with more serious themes about family and fathers, all without ever losing its sense of humor.
Reviewer (text)
Brynn S., Teen Board member
The first two books in the Starbound trilogy - - - THESE BROKEN STARS and THEIR SHATTERED WORLD - - - follow two different couples as they are forced to come together and navigate through tough situations. Each pair discovers that LaRoux Industries is holding other-worldly beings called “whispers” captive, and that LaRoux must be stopped. Read More
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A year ago, Flynn Cormac and Jubilee Chase made the now-infamous Avon Broadcast, calling on the galaxy to witness LaRoux Industries' corruption. A year before that, Tarver Merendsen and Lilac LaRoux were the only survivors of the Icarus shipwreck, forced to live a double life after their rescue. Now, at the center of the galaxy on Corinth, all four are about to collide with two new players in the fight against LRI. Gideon Marchant is an underworld hacker known as the Knave of Hearts, ready to climb and abseil his way past the best security measures on the planet to expose LRI's atrocities. Sofia Quinn, charming con artist, can work her way into any stronghold without missing a beat. When a foiled attempt to infiltrate LRI Headquarters forces them into a fragile alliance, it's impossible to know who's playing whom --- and whether they can ever learn to trust each other.
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A year ago, Flynn Cormac and Jubilee Chase made the now-infamous Avon Broadcast, calling on the galaxy to witness LaRoux Industries' corruption. A year before that, Tarver Merendsen and Lilac LaRoux were the only survivors of the Icarus shipwreck, forced to live a double life after their rescue. Now, at the center of the galaxy on Corinth, all four are about to collide with two new players in the fight against LRI. Gideon Marchant is an underworld hacker known as the Knave of Hearts, ready to climb and abseil his way past the best security measures on the planet to expose LRI's atrocities. Sofia Quinn, charming con artist, can work her way into any stronghold without missing a beat. When a foiled attempt to infiltrate LRI Headquarters forces them into a fragile alliance, it's impossible to know who's playing whom --- and whether they can ever learn to trust each other.
About the Book
A year ago, Flynn Cormac and Jubilee Chase made the now-infamous Avon Broadcast, calling on the galaxy to witness LaRoux Industries' corruption. A year before that, Tarver Merendsen and Lilac LaRoux were the only survivors of the Icarus shipwreck, forced to live a double life after their rescue.
Now, at the center of the galaxy on Corinth, all four are about to collide with two new players in the fight against LRI.
Gideon Marchant is an underworld hacker known as the Knave of Hearts, ready to climb and abseil his way past the best security measures on the planet to expose LRI's atrocities. Sofia Quinn, charming con artist, can work her way into any stronghold without missing a beat. When a foiled attempt to infiltrate LRI Headquarters forces them into a fragile alliance, it's impossible to know who's playing whom --- and whether they can ever learn to trust each other.
With their lives, loves and loyalties at stake, only by joining forces with the Icarus survivors and Avon's protectors do they stand a chance of taking down the most powerful corporation in the galaxy --- before LRI's secrets destroy them all.
The New York Times best-selling Starbound trilogy comes to a close with this dazzling final installment about the power of courage and hope in humanity's darkest hour.
Reviewer (text)
Alyssa Luis
In his debut novel NOT IF I SEE YOU FIRST, Eric Lindstrom captures his readers’ hearts as he weaves a tale of friendship, loss and love.
This story starts as Parker Grant is starting her junior year of high school just after the death of her father. If dealing with a new living situation and grieving the loss of a loved one was not difficult enough, try doing it blind. Add misunderstandings with friends and romantic troubles into the mix, and you have Parker’s complicated life. Read More
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Parker Grant doesn't need 20/20 vision to see right through you. That's why she created the Rules: Don't treat her any differently just because she's blind and never take advantage. There will be no second chances. Just ask Scott Kilpatrick, the boy who broke her heart. When Scott suddenly reappears in her life after being gone for years, Parker knows there's only one way to react --- shun him so hard it hurts. But avoiding her past quickly proves impossible.
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Parker Grant doesn't need 20/20 vision to see right through you. That's why she created the Rules: Don't treat her any differently just because she's blind and never take advantage. There will be no second chances. Just ask Scott Kilpatrick, the boy who broke her heart. When Scott suddenly reappears in her life after being gone for years, Parker knows there's only one way to react --- shun him so hard it hurts. But avoiding her past quickly proves impossible.
About the Book
The Rules:
Don't deceive me. Ever. Especially using my blindness. Especially in public.
Don't help me unless I ask. Otherwise you're just getting in my way or bothering me.
Don't be weird. Seriously, other than having my eyes closed all the time, I'm just like you only smarter.
Parker Grant doesn't need 20/20 vision to see right through you. That's why she created the Rules: Don't treat her any differently just because she's blind and never take advantage. There will be no second chances. Just ask Scott Kilpatrick, the boy who broke her heart.
When Scott suddenly reappears in her life after being gone for years, Parker knows there's only one way to react --- shun him so hard it hurts. She has enough on her mind already, like trying out for the track team (that's right, her eyes don't work but her legs still do), doling out tough-love advice to her painfully naive classmates and giving herself gold stars for every day she hasn't cried since her dad's death three months ago. But avoiding her past quickly proves impossible, and the more Parker learns about what really happened --- both with Scott and her dad --- the more she starts to question if things are always as they seem. Maybe, just maybe, some Rules are meant to be broken.
Combining a fiercely engaging voice with true heart, debut author Eric Lindstrom's NOT IF I SEE YOU FIRST illuminates those blind spots that we all have in life, whether visually impaired or not.
Holiday shopping can be stressful, right? Finding the perfect gift for your mom, dad, grandma, that classmate you got as your Secret Santa but you don't know at all...the list goes on. Why not give yourself a break between stores by heading to the movie theater?
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This Bookreporter.com Special Newsletter spotlights a book that is perfect for holiday giving and that you may want to include on your “to me/from me” list. Read more about it, and enter our Holiday Cheer Contest by Thursday, December 3rd at 11:59am ET for a chance to win one of five copies of CHRISTMAS ON CANDY CANE LANE: Life in Icicle Falls by Sheila Roberts, which is now in stores. Please note that each contest is only open for 24 hours, so you will need to act quickly!
All month we'll be running this special series, which will include heartfelt and hilarious stories from Paula McLain, Melanie Benjamin and more!
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This beautiful and interactive coloring book features delicate and highly detailed pen-and-ink illustrations --- all waiting to be brought to life with color. As added entertainment, tiny garden creatures are hidden on the pages, waiting to be found, and a key and index are included in the back.
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