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Browsing Posts published in May, 2010

Bibliography: Stewart, Trenton Lee. (2007).  The Mysterious Benedict Society. Little Brown Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 978-0316057776 (hc) 978-0316003957 (pb) Plot Summary:  When orphan Reynie Muldoon answers a strange ad in the newspaper, he doesn’t realize just what he has gotten into.  He undergoes a series of mentally challenging tests, and in the end is [...]

Bibliography: Ryan, Carrie. (2009). The Forest of Hands and Teeth. New York: Delacorte Books for Young Readers.  ISBN: 978-0385736817 (hardcover) 978-0385736824 (paperback) Plot Summary:  Mary feels trapped–her life is lived within a tall metal fence to keep out the Unconsecrated.  Girls either get married and have babies or join the religious village protectorate called the [...]

Bibliography: Tack, Karen and Alan Richardson. (2010).  What’s New, Cupcake? New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.  ISBN: 978-0547241814 Review:  I was blown away by Tack and Richardson’s first book, Hello, Cupcake.  The designs and photos were stunning and often had a sense of humor as well.  But many of the designs I really admired (like the [...]

Bibliography: Fantaskey, Beth. (2010). Jekel Loves Hyde. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN: 9780152063900 Plot Summary:  Jill Jekel and Tristen Hyde have their own reasons for working together to compete for a prestigious chemistry prize.  Jill is hoping to win money for college, while Tristen is hoping against hope that they can discover a formula [...]