Book Reviews for books that are age appropriate for 13 year-olds (YA).
Not a Princess by I.D. Gallagher (Summary taken from amazon.com) “So you’ve met Mr. Right, your very own Prince Charming. But what if you’re Not A Princess?Susan, an average girl from the North of England, is getting ready to marry the man of her dreams, BJ, with the melodious voice and eyes …
The Shells of Chanticleer by Maura Patrick (Summary taken from an email the author sent me) “Come to Chanticleer, a magical land without chores or parents that abounds with festivals and forests, bountiful buffets, and the deliciously addictive warm caramel sugar that’s the only thing to drink. In Chanticleer there’s no reason to worry as …
1378 Oak Street by Lovely Whitmore (Summary taken from www.amazon.com) Kid’s today don’t know how to play… Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia in the 80’s was filled with fun, friendship and lots of adventure. Especially for me and my siblings, on Oak Street! We weren’t rich, but we learned to take what we had and …
Dizzy Miss Lizzie by R.M. Clark (Summary taken from the back book cover) “Thirteen-year-old Kasey Madrid finally has the freedom she’s always wanted. Instead of putting up with sitters or camps, she can spend the summer home alone in their “new” house. Never mind that the house is a creepy old place built in the …
Divergent by Veronica Roth (Summary taken from inside the book jacket.) “In Beatrice Prior’s Dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue–Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds …
Does Change have to be so H.A.R.D.? by Julie Donley, RN (Summary taken from the back book cover) “What makes change so H.A.R.D.? we struggle to lose weight, change jobs, improve our relationships or our financial condition and even give up addictions. We succumb to our habits and accept a life of mediocrity, wishing it …
Holy Stable by Heidi Hanseen (Summary taken from the back book cover) “The heavenly gift of Christmas transforms hearts and homes. Create lasting memories as you experience with family and friends the shared affection at Jesus’ birth. Mary and Joseph’s devotion to God and sublime caring for each other will bring you to experience the …
Gotcha Gas: Debacle Near Roswell by M.A. Banak and Bill Weimer (Summary from the Introduction page) “For some people, the simplest explanation will never do. In July of 1947, a top-secret US Army weather balloon crashed near the town of Roswell, New Mexico. To locals arriving at the crash site, the flower-like designs on the …
Matched by Ally Condie (Summary taken from the inside book jacket)”Cassia has always trusted their choices. It’s hardly any price to pay for a long life, the perfect job, the ideal mate. So when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is the one…until she sees another face …
Summer Fit (www.summerfitlearning.com) (Summary taken from the back book cover.) “Keeping brains thinking & bodies active during school breaks is entertaining and engaging with Summer Fit workbooks and online games and activities. Created by educators, fitness trainers, and parents, Summer Fit activities focus on key areas of child development, including academics, physical fitness, and core …
