Bibliography: Harvey, Alyxandra. (2010). Hearts at Stake: The Drake Chronicles. New York: Walker Books for Young Readers. ISBN: 978-0802720740
Plot Summary: What Solange really wants is for everyone to leave her alone. Almost sixteen, she prefers throwing pots and spending time with her best friend Lucy to field parties and boys. No ordinary teen, Solange is [...]
Bibliography: Kramer, Julie. (2008). Stalking Susan. New York: Doubleday. ISBN: 978-0385524766
Plot Summary: Riley Spartz, television news reporter in Minneapolis, just knows she has a ratings winner when a former homicide detective hands her two cold case files–two women named Susan murdered on the same day but different years. Riley knows they are connected and thinks [...]
Bibliography: Dolamore, Jacklyn. (2009). Magic Under Glass. New York: Bloomsbury. ISBN: 978-1599904306
Plot Summary: In her home country, Nimira’s mother was an artist, but after her death, Nimira leaves to look for better life. Instead, she finds herself singing and dancing in a low class music hall. That’s where she is discovered by the mysterious and [...]
When we were little, my sister and I got several magazines delivered to the house, Cricket, Ranger Rick, Penny Power, Muppet Magazine, Barbie Magazine to name just a few. One was Highlights, which had stories and articles and crafts as well as regular features and puzzles. One was a hidden picture puzzle: A scene that [...]
It is funny what sticks with you. This book is one that it seems like we always had. I remember reading it over and over again, and scratching and smelling the little stickers for hot chocolate and candy canes and a Christmas tree and oranges and apple pie.
Bibliography: Scarry, Patricia M. (1970). The Sweet Smell [...]