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From: Gardow, Pamela <pgardow_at_ecasd.k12.wi.us>
Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:17:11 -0600
I'm sure to think of a bunch more later, but off the top of my head, here a re the books I've loved this year that have really stayed with me.
Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco X. Stork (he is fast becomin g one of my favorite YA authors for books that pack a punch and get kids to think about deeper topics like ethics, how to live a meaningful life, etc.)
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi - fabulous dystopian world, great action a dventure, wonderful characters, thought provoking themes! Plus, I saw the author at ALA and he's adorable.
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - even if the concept sounds like the movie, Ground Hog's Day, I found a fresh perspective and real meaning in this boo k. The teens I work with LOVE this book.
Heist Society by Ally Carter - just for the pure fun of it!
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher - half fairy tale, half science fiction, won derful world building!
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow - a mother, her baby and light-skinned, biracial teen daughter fall from the roof of a high rise apa rtment. Only the teen survives. Now she must live with the African Americ an grandmother she doesn't know and find her way in a black world. This te rrific novel investigates identity and family while gradually uncovering th e mystery of what happened on the roof.
Trash by Andy Mulligan - one of those little gems that is both heartbreakin g and uplifting, a mystery adventure that will have you cheering at the end.
The Things a Brother Knows by Dana Reinhardt - achingly real portrait of a boy who comes back from war.
Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick - riveting historical fiction! This one's a re al thriller!
The Card Turner by Louis Sachar - who would have known bridge could be so e ntertaining!! I loved this book.
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman - totally original! How does Shusterman keep co ming up with these thought provoking, totally engrossing novels?
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly - lush blend of contemporary and historical worlds.
So many good books! Pam
Pam Gardow, Library Media Specialist Advisor, Teen Literacy Initiative Memorial High School 2225 Keith St. Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-852-6309 pgardow_at_ecasd.k12.wi.us
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Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:17:11 -0600
I'm sure to think of a bunch more later, but off the top of my head, here a re the books I've loved this year that have really stayed with me.
Last Summer of the Death Warriors by Francisco X. Stork (he is fast becomin g one of my favorite YA authors for books that pack a punch and get kids to think about deeper topics like ethics, how to live a meaningful life, etc.)
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi - fabulous dystopian world, great action a dventure, wonderful characters, thought provoking themes! Plus, I saw the author at ALA and he's adorable.
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - even if the concept sounds like the movie, Ground Hog's Day, I found a fresh perspective and real meaning in this boo k. The teens I work with LOVE this book.
Heist Society by Ally Carter - just for the pure fun of it!
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher - half fairy tale, half science fiction, won derful world building!
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow - a mother, her baby and light-skinned, biracial teen daughter fall from the roof of a high rise apa rtment. Only the teen survives. Now she must live with the African Americ an grandmother she doesn't know and find her way in a black world. This te rrific novel investigates identity and family while gradually uncovering th e mystery of what happened on the roof.
Trash by Andy Mulligan - one of those little gems that is both heartbreakin g and uplifting, a mystery adventure that will have you cheering at the end.
The Things a Brother Knows by Dana Reinhardt - achingly real portrait of a boy who comes back from war.
Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick - riveting historical fiction! This one's a re al thriller!
The Card Turner by Louis Sachar - who would have known bridge could be so e ntertaining!! I loved this book.
Bruiser by Neal Shusterman - totally original! How does Shusterman keep co ming up with these thought provoking, totally engrossing novels?
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly - lush blend of contemporary and historical worlds.
So many good books! Pam
Pam Gardow, Library Media Specialist Advisor, Teen Literacy Initiative Memorial High School 2225 Keith St. Eau Claire, WI 54701 715-852-6309 pgardow_at_ecasd.k12.wi.us
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