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Review: The Grand Plan to Fix Everything by Uma Krishnaswami

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Brianna

The Grand Plan to Fix Everything by Uma Krishnaswami. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2011. Currently available. Genre: Middle Grade Realistic Fiction Face Value: This cover is dynamite. The illustrator, Abigail Halpin, created this vivid depiction of Dini’s new setting – … Continue reading →

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Review: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Sarah

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith: Poppy, 2012 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: Maybe it’s a little over the top, but I have to admit I really like this cover. The … Continue reading →

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Review: Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sarah

Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall Lee and Low Books, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Poetry Face Value: Perfect. The more I look at this cover the more I’m in love with it. It’s not all that … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Sarah

The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis Wendy Lamb Books, 2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Historical Fiction Face Value: Just about perfect. Seriously, this is one of my favorite middle grade covers in ages. As Elizabeth Bird so aptly put … Continue reading →

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Review: How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Sarah

How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr Little, Brown & Company,  2011 (Currently Available) Genre: Contemporary Realism Face Value: As far as cover art goes, this is straight up lovely. I love the benches, the snow, the footprints, the … Continue reading →

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Review: Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Sarah

Everybody Sees the Ants by A. S. King Little, Brown & Company, 2011 (currently available) Note: We already knew we were fans of A.S. King’s writing, based on her previous and totally Slatebreaking books Dust of 100 Dogs and Please … Continue reading →

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Review: And Then Things Fall Apart by Arlaina Tibensky

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Sarah

And Then Things Fall Apart, by Arlaina Tibensky Simon & Schuster, 2011(currently available) Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Face Value: This, you guys, is how to do an excellent YA cover. No model-esque girl on the cover, no girl at all … Continue reading →

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Review: Cuba 15 by Nancy Osa

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Brianna

Cuba 15 by Nancy Osa. Delacorte Press, 2003. Currently available. Genre: YA Realistic Fiction Face Value: The bold colors, dress, and tiara allude to the quinceañero theme of the book. However, there isn’t much here that interested me. Based on … Continue reading →

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Review: Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Sarah

Bigger than a Bread Box by Laurel Snyder Random House, 2011 (Available September 27) Genre: Realistic Fiction with a Magical Element Face Value: Though there’s sort of a disembodied element here, I actually really like this cover! Yes, part of … Continue reading →

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