Monday, February 12, 2007

Forever in Blue: The Fouth Summer of the Sisterhood

Book #3
Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
by Ann Brashares
"As their lives take them in different directions, Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget discover many more things about themselves and the importance of their relationship with each other."

2 1/2 stars
February 2007

Saturday, February 10, 2007

A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears

Book #2
A Barrel of Laughs, A Vale of Tears
by Jules Feiffer
"Prince Roger is sent on a quest, the purpose of which is to turn the carefree young prince into a sober man and worthy monarch. Roger gets everything wrong--except for the meaning of life, and that he gets right."

3 1/2 stars

February 2007

Thursday, February 8, 2007

Stargirl

Book #1
Stargirl
by Jerry Spinelli
"She's as magical as the desert sky. As strange as her pet rat. As mysterious as her own name. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High School in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of "Stargirl, Stargirl." She captures Leo Borlock's heart with just one smile. The students of Mica High are enchanted. At first.Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned. And Leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal."

4 stars

January-February 2007