But from childhood my one wish and ambition was to write. I never had any other or wished to have. - L.M. Montgomery Maud is a fictional account of Lucy Maud Montgomery's life between the ages of 14 and 17. Melanie Fishbane writes in detail about Maud's family, friends, and possible romances. Maud grows up … Continue reading Maud: A Novel Inspired by the Life of L.M. Montgomery by Melanie J. Fishbane
Tag: YA
‘Flannery’ by Lisa Moore and ‘Trapped In Ice’ by Eric Walters
Flannery by Lisa Moore I have to admit that when I saw that Lisa Moore's new book was written for young readers, I was disappointed. But, there was no need. I was sucked into this book from page one; Lisa Moore has a way with words and characters that still surprises me. Young and old readers … Continue reading ‘Flannery’ by Lisa Moore and ‘Trapped In Ice’ by Eric Walters
Safe As Houses by Eric Walters
This is pretty much a perfect book for kids. I would have loved this when I was younger (I loved it now). Safe As Houses is based on true events caused by Hurricane Hazel in October 1954, when the Humber River near Toronto overflowed its banks and caused terrible flooding in the area. 30 people … Continue reading Safe As Houses by Eric Walters
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Everyone knows about the Titanic. And everyone knows about the Lusitania (read Dead Wake if you don't). But, what about the Wilhelm Gustloff? The sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff is the "deadliest maritime disaster in history". So, why don't we hear more about it? Over 9,000 people were killed in the disaster, an estimated 5,000 … Continue reading Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Reading With My Daughter: We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielsen
A while ago I wrote about reading The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen with my son. It was astonishingly good. We Are All Made of Molecules is Susin Nielsen's most recent book. I borrowed it from the library when my daughter had the flu; I thought she might like a few extra books to … Continue reading Reading With My Daughter: We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielsen
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
"The greatest risk is not taking one." Everything, Everything is a new twist on the theme 'boy meets girl'. In this case, Madeline has an immodeficiency disease called SCID. She has just turned 18 and has never been outside her house. She has been happy all this time to hang out at home with her … Continue reading Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
When Everything Feels Like The Movies by Raziel Reid
I put in a request for this book as soon as it made the Top 5 cut for the 2015 Canada Reads debate. It finally arrived, too late for the debates, but never too late for driving home its urgent message. By now, most of you have probably heard of this book, or have already … Continue reading When Everything Feels Like The Movies by Raziel Reid
Holiday Reading Mini Reviews; The End of Your Life Book Club, We Were Liars, and Ru
I didn't get a lot of blogging done over the holidays, so I got a little behind. Here's a quick look at three books I read over Christmas this year: The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe Based on all the good things I've heard about this book, I expected to like … Continue reading Holiday Reading Mini Reviews; The End of Your Life Book Club, We Were Liars, and Ru
Consumed by Ink 