Monthly Archives: September 2012

Review: The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Brianna

The Case of the Missing Marquess: An Enola Holmes Mystery. Philomel Sleuth, (2006). Currently available. Genre: Middle grade mystery/historical fiction Face Value: This is a terrific cover illustrated by Peter Ferguson. I love Enola’s hunted look, her bicycle, her period-specific … Continue reading →

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Review: The Secret Tree by Natalie Standiford

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Sarah

The Secret Tree by Natalie Standiford. Scholastic, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction (with a bit of fantasy-ish) Face Value: Classic, standard middle grade. This cover doesn’t grab me and scream “Read Me Now” but it’s totally classic upper … Continue reading →

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Review: Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary by Keshni Kashyap; Illustrated by Mari Araki

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Brianna

Tina’s Mouth: An Existential Comic Diary by Keshni Kashyap; illustrated by Mari Araki. Houghton Mifflin, 2011. Currently available. Genre: YA contemporary graphic novel. Face Value: I found it eye catching. The golden graphics reminded me of henna tattoos I have … Continue reading →

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Review: Team Human by Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Sarah

Team Human by Justine Larbalestier and Sarah Rees Brennan. HarperTeen, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Urban Fantasy / Speculative Fiction Face Value: This cover is cheesy, and conforms to a fair number of stereotypes, but it also sort of feels like … Continue reading →

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Review: Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Brianna

Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer. Balzer + Bray, 2012. Currently available. Genre: YA contemporary realistic fiction. Face Value: Just one moment, please, as I climb up on my soapbox. Ok, I’m ready. PUTTING GLASSES ON A … Continue reading →

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Review: Princess Academy and Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Sarah

Princess Academy and Palace of Stone by Shannon Hale. 2007 and 2012. Bloomsbury. Currently Available. Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Face Value: These covers aren’t that appealing to me. While I like very much that we see an actual girl that … Continue reading →

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Joint Review: Drama by Raina Telgemeier

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Brianna

Drama by Raina Telgemeier. Graphix (Scholastic Imprint), 2012. Currently available. Genre: Graphic novel, contemporary realistic fiction Face Value: We love this cover because we loved the book, the cover perfectly exemplifies it. Graphic novels often have great covers, because the … Continue reading →

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Review: Wonder Show by Hannah Barnaby

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Sarah

Wonder Show by Hannah Barnaby. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction. Face Value: Exquisite. This is another cover suitable for framing. In fact, this is a book that I wanted to read entirely because I … Continue reading →

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