From: Lindsay <linds_na>
Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 10:03:36 -0700 (PDT)

One of my favorite books from 1997 is a young YA novel, "Tangerine," by a new author: Edward Bloor. This book exhibits realistic humor in very serious situations in a way I think will appeal to many teenagers. "Slot Machine" by Chris Lynch, from a few years ago, does the same thing. Neither of these books are easy, chuckling stories. They are both intense and difficult, but very rewarding -- the young narrators (both 14 year old boys) display resiliency and budding maturity through their sense of humor. (Sideline: these are also both "sprs s books" that are much more than just sports books -- for the mature yet reluctant reader.)



Nina Lindsay, Children's Librarian Melrose Branch, Oakland Pulbic Library 4805 Foothill Boulevard Oakland, CA 94601
(510)535V23 linds_na at oak2.ci.oakland.ca.us


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         wherever you go right now?"
                                        --William Stafford
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