Monthly Archives: February 2013

Review: Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Brianna

Hilda and the Midnight Giant by Luke Pearson. Nobrow Press, 2012. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Graphic Novel Face Value: Such an enchanting cover. There’s magic in this image. Hilda is a quirky looking little girl, and her eyes tell … Continue reading →

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Review: Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Sarah

Janie Face to Face by Caroline B. Cooney. Delacore Press, 2013. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction (the realism though, is debatable) Face Value: Why are you trapped in a mirror Janie? I mean Jennie? I mean…is it the TWO … Continue reading →

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Review: Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality by Elizabeth Eulberg

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Brianna

Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality by Elizabeth Eulberg. Scholastic, 2013. Available March 1. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: The lipstick-written title has been done before, but it’s fitting in this case. This book is all about the … Continue reading →

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Review: Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sarah

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: I actually listened to the audio book of this one, so I didn’t spend as much time with the cover as … Continue reading →

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Review: Crewel by Gennifer Albin

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Brianna

Crewel by Gennifer Albin. Farrar Straus Giroux, 2012. Currently available. Genre: YA Fantasy/Dystopia Face Value: The ethereal strands of colorful light evoke the visual landscape of the unusual dystopic world that Albin has created. Of course, there is the problem … Continue reading →

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Review: Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sarah

Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst. Margaret K. McElderry, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Fantasy Face Value:  I respect this cover. While it doesn’t necessarily scream to me from bookstore shelves, once I was reading the book I found myself totally drawn … Continue reading →

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Review: Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Brianna

Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson. Random House, 2013. Available February 12, 2013. Genre: Middle grade historical fiction Face Value: Hattie is looking good! Immediately her outfit cues us in to the era in which we will be reading, and … Continue reading →

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Review: Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sarah

Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen. Bloomsbury, 2012. Currently Available. Genre: Historical Fiction / Retelling Face Value: I’m neutral on this cover, which doesn’t have any major flaws but is boring. Sure, the girl looks appropriately androgynous and is a fair match … Continue reading →

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