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Bibliography: Fantaskey, Beth. (2009).  Jessica’s Guide to Dating on the Dark Side. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.  ISBN: 978-0152063849 (hc) 978-0547259406 (pb)
Plot Summary:  Jessica Packwood is your average American teen, getting ready to start her senior year of high school.  This year will be her year, but maybe she should be careful what she wishes [...]

17 Aug, 2010

Review: Splendor

Posted by: Susan In: Teen Lit

Bibliography: Godbersen, Anna. (2009). Splendor: A Luxe Novel. New York: HarperCollins. ISBN: 978-0061626319
Plot Summary:  Elizabeth is determined to be a good wife and mother.  She doesn’t love her new husband, but she is grateful to him until she starts to uncover details about his past dealings with her father.  Her sister, Diana is determined to [...]

09 Aug, 2010

Review: The Education of Bet

Posted by: Susan In: Teen Lit

Bibliography:  Baratz-Logsted, Lauren. (2010).  The Education of Bet. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. ISBN: 978-0547223087
Plot Summary:  In 19th century England, Bet and Will, childhood friends though she is a daughter of a maid and he the son of  wealthy family, concoct a plan so both can get what they want.  Bet, an education, and Will, [...]

Last week I woke up before 4:00 am and got in my car to drive to Disney World and the Dolphin and Swan Resort.  What would make me do such a thing?  The Romance Writers’ of America annual conference and their wonder Librarians’ Day.  I had attended a few years ago when they were in [...]

03 Aug, 2010

Review: Princess of Glass

Posted by: Susan In: Teen Lit

Bibliography: George, Jessica Day. (2010). Princess of Glass.  New York: Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books. ISBN: 9781599904788
Plot Summary:  After the curse that forces Poppy and her sisters to dance night after night in Princess of the Midnight Ball was broken, she decides she has had enough of dancing and balls, thank you very much.  When she [...]


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