Caroline Starr Rose

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One Sentence Debut Reviews: July

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Comment below for a chance to win Elevensie and 2k11 bookmarks! Contest closes Monday, 31 July.

Possession — Elana Johnson
Possession
Vi rebels against the Thinkers’ control while wrestling with choice, ethics, and a boy with great hair in this fast-paced and surprisingly funny debut.

The Pull of Gravity — Gae Polisner
The Pull of Gravity
In this tender book about a promise to a dying friend, Nick learns trust trumps security and plans that go awry can lead to second chances.

Sparrow Road — Sheila O’Connor
Sparrow Road
Raine’s summer at Sparrow Road introduces her to the beauty of silence, the art of listening, the courage to face the truth, and the father she’s never known in this honest, lovely read.

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Comments

  1. Natalie Aguirre says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:30 pm

    I loved Possession and have heard great things about Sparrow Road.

    That’s great you’re helping other debut authors by posting about their books.

    Reply
  2. Kristin says

    July 25, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    Fun contest. Thanks for supporting other authors!

    Reply
  3. Robyn says

    August 1, 2011 at 12:54 am

    Hi Carrie! Is this contest still open?

    Reply
  4. Caroline Starr Rose says

    August 1, 2011 at 1:08 am

    In fact, I have enough bookmarks for the three of you!

    Reply

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