Cassandra Clare’s “Infernal Devices” series introduces us to two amazing literary heroes and has been the source of my latest literary crushes. There is much debate over these two fine heroes, and although most fans favor Will, there is no choosing “Team Will” or “Team Jem” for me. Like Tessa, I was confused about both [...]
I bought Melina Marchetta’s “Jellicoe Road”after YA Crush’s Boyfriend List referred to the book’s hero as “Jonah effing Griggs.” I figured Tee and Vee have great taste in fictional boyfriends, so I went to my favorite children’s bookstore and started reading it the same day. I devoured the novel in one night and am not [...]
“Lola and the Boy Next Door,” Stephanie Perkins’ much anticipated follow-up to “Anna and the French Kiss,” lives up to its deserved hype. It’s hard not to compare these two books, since they both have plucky protagonists and incredible love interests. As a result, there has emerged an Etienne St. Clair vs. Cricket Bell debate. [...]
I’ll admit right off that the premise of the Hunger Games didn’t appeal to me at first, but I thought it would interest one of my students, a reluctant reader, who enjoyed books with a lot of action and strong female characters. I had to read it before I assigned it, and I was glad [...]
I know, it’s an odd choice. I mean, we all know he’s not Harry. He’s no Chosen One/Defense Against the Dark Arts wunderkind/Boy Who Lived. He’s got terrible clothes, a short temper, and flaming red hair (not that gingers aren’t hot!). But… we can’t help but adore him. And we’ll never, ever understand why a [...]
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