Young Adult


Book Reviews

5 Reasons Why I Won’t See The Hunger Games

Clare Cannon | 23 March 2012
This review probably won't be popular, but it's important to talk about these issues.

A Waltz for Matilda

Clare Cannon | 14 February 2012
A fun, engaging, and edifying historical novel for teens and young adults.

Small Acts of Amazing Courage

Clare Cannon | 02 January 2012
One of those little books that is well worth reading.

Prized (Birthmarked #2)

Clare Cannon | 08 November 2011
Oh the grief when a treasured first book has a sequel that breaks your heart.

The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies #2)

Clare Cannon | 24 September 2011
I don't think this series is worth worrying about.

Wisdom’s Kiss: a book for brave readers

Clare Cannon | 30 August 2011
I love Catherine Gilbert Murdock's writing because it is intelligent, highly unconventional and always makes me laugh.

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Clare Cannon | 25 July 2011
Reading this book is like enjoying a cool, refreshing beverage on a hot day.

Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

Clare Cannon | 17 July 2011
A lyrical portrait of friendship and young love set in World War II among Chinese and Japanese Americans which shows surprising depth from new author Jamie Ford.

Hush, Hush

Tim Golden | 27 June 2011
Another "dark theme" in teen lit...

Birthmarked: a brilliant new dystopian series

Clare Cannon | 22 June 2011
Finally a series with characters you love spending time with.

Scorpia Rising (Alex Rider #9)

Clare Cannon | 22 May 2011
The end of Alex...

Where I Belong

Clare Cannon | 14 May 2011
Superficial city girl learns some wholesome country values in a light, soapy story that's both quaint and confronting.

The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray

Tim Golden | 05 May 2011
Black magic and demonic possession replace religion in this young adult novel.

The Bronze Bow

Jennifer Minicus | 22 April 2011
Daniel, age eighteen, learns that only love is strong enough to conquer hatred.

The Double Life of Cassiel Roadnight

Clare Cannon | 15 April 2011
Attention fans of contemporary murder mysteries!

The Garbage King

Tim Golden | 26 March 2011
Young men find they can live with dignity in spite of poverty and deprivation.

A talented young author loses the plot

Clare Cannon | 19 March 2011
14 year old Alexandra Adornetto did quite a good job with her first adventure-fantasy novel for kids, but then she grew up.

Twilight Alternatives #3: When You Reach Me

Clare Cannon | 05 March 2011
This intriguing story for teens by first-time author Rebecca Stead is a refreshing surprise.

Book Reviews

I Am Number Four: the book that inspired the movie

Clare Cannon | 05 February 2011
The movie opens February 18 and the trailer looks exciting, if you're a teen and into that sort of thing. So is the book it's based on any good?

Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye

Tim Golden | 30 January 2011
Before heading to college, Natalie decides to find her birth mother.

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