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Eleanor and Park – Rainbow Rowell

Posted on November 1, 2013 by swethered

Eleanor and Park meet on the bus and though they initially dislike each other soon become friends, and then more than friends. Eleanor is constantly bullied at school and at home by her stepfather. Park is also bullied by his … Continue reading →

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I’m Back

Posted on July 11, 2012 by swethered

So, I’ve been a little lazy lately (okay for the last year), and I haven’t posted for over a year.  It’s time to start again.  On Monday, my friend, kc dyer, chided me for not posting for so long.  If … Continue reading →

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I found these under my bed

Posted on April 8, 2010 by swethered

Once in a while, I do a sweep under my bed.  I found all these books that I had read under it. Devilish – Maureen Johnson Jane and Allison are best friends.  When Allison suddenly turns into a stylish fashionista … Continue reading →

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Difficult Reads

Posted on March 5, 2010 by swethered

By difficult reads, I don’t mean that these books contain hard words to understand.  I mean they discuss very difficult topics such as abuse in all its forms. Precious (Based on the novel Push)  – Sapphire This is the novel … Continue reading →

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Quick Reads

Posted on March 4, 2010 by swethered

I decided a few days ago to read most of our Orca Soundings/Currents books.  They are really well written and the stories are interesting.  Plus, they are under 110 pages, so they are quick reads. Pigboy – Vicki Grant When … Continue reading →

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A Mixed Bag of Books

Posted on March 2, 2010 by swethered

I recently cleaned under my bed and found a bunch of books I hadn’t blogged about. How I Live Now -Meg Rosoff Daisy is sent to live with her family in England.  While she is there, a world war breaks … Continue reading →

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I Couldn’t Put This Down

Posted on January 19, 2010 by swethered

Not Suitable for Family Viewing – Vicki Grant Robin Schwartz has everything a girl could ever want, all thanks to her mother Mimi, a talk show host more famous than Oprah.  One day she finds a ring and a picture … Continue reading →

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Say goodbye to your family . . .

Posted on January 6, 2010 by swethered

I took a few books home over Christmas Break.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get to read all of them.  I was told off for not bringing this book back, so I quickly read it. Along for the Ride – Sarah Dessen … Continue reading →

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“My Story” Series

Posted on January 4, 2010 by swethered

I took this series home for the Christmas Break.  Each book in the series is about a young girl in a specific time period and is written in diary form.  Included at the end are historical notes, a timeline, and … Continue reading →

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I might have to go out and buy Scrabble

Posted on December 18, 2009 by swethered

Word Nerd – Susin Nielsen I love books set in Vancouver.  This book about word nerd with a peanut allergy is one of those books.  You know the type.  The book where you’ve been to all the places mentioned in … Continue reading →

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