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not recommended
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Mission Telemark
Tim Golden | 8 Mar 2012
written for ages 11-14 | not recommended
A disappointing mixture of kids' caper and wartime resistance.
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The House of Special Purpose
Maryana Garcia | 4 Mar 2012
written for ages 18 + | not recommended
With such a talented author, I was expecting more.
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Dead End in Norvelt
Jennifer Minicus | 22 Feb 2012
written for ages 11-14 | not recommended
Since last year's Newbery winner was so exceptional, I had high expectations for this year's choice. I was disappointed.
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Midnight in Austenland
Clare Cannon | 31 Jan 2012
written for ages 18 + | not recommended
A great children's author takes inspiration from an old favourite... and kills it.
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Map of Nowhere
Tim Golden | 12 Jan 2012
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Nick is forced by his brother's gang to engage in illegal activity.
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The Demonata Series
Tim Golden | 27 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
It you have any reservations about demons or black magic, walk away from this book.
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Prized (Birthmarked #2)
Clare Cannon | 8 Nov 2011
written for ages 18 + | not recommended
Oh the grief when a treasured first book has a sequel that breaks your heart.
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A Little Love Song
Tim Golden | 1 Nov 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Rose and Diana are left chaperoned after their aunt is taken ill.
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The Left Hand of Darkness
Tim Golden | 19 Oct 2011
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
An intriguing story suitable only for mature teenagers and adults.
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A Day No Pigs Would Die
Jennifer Minicus | 7 Oct 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Why is it that in the 1970's this sort of book always seemed to win awards?
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The Children of Crow Cove Series
Jennifer Minicus | 17 Aug 2011
written for ages 9-12 | not recommended
I don't usually mind dreary stories, but I had a hard time keeping track of which man fathered which children in this series.
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The FitzOsbornes in Exile
Jennifer Minicus | 13 Jul 2011
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
Jane Austen meets Madame Bovary in Michelle Cooper's second Montmaray Journal.
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The Brothers Lionheart
Maryana Garcia | 2 Jul 2011
written for ages 9-12 | not recommended
A disappointing read from the author of Pippy Longstockings...
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Hush, Hush
Tim Golden | 27 Jun 2011
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
Another "dark theme" in teen lit...
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The House of the Scorpion
Tim Golden | 12 Jun 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Matt, a child clone, must come to grips with the way the world sees him.
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His Dark Materials Series
Tim Golden | 5 Jun 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Did they really make a children's film based on this book?
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Where I Belong
Clare Cannon | 14 May 2011
written for ages 15-18 | not recommended
Superficial city girl learns some wholesome country values in a light, soapy story that's both quaint and confronting.
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The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray
Tim Golden | 5 May 2011
written for ages 13-16 | not recommended
Black magic and demonic possession replace religion in this young adult novel.
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The CHERUB Series
Maryana Garcia | 18 Apr 2011
written for ages 11-14 | not recommended
CHERUB is one of a selection of adolescent action novels that, while they may begin acceptably, deteriorate as the plot develops and flounder when tackling ethical issues.
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