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One Sentence Debut Reviews: Spring 2012

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Have you read these books? One lucky commenter will win a packet of Apocalypsies and Class of 2k12 bookmarks. Let’s get a discussion going!

The Wicked and the Just – J. Anderson Coats

Cecily’s father moves her to Wales where she must put up with her brazen servant, Gwinny, where every interaction between the girls is loaded with more meaning than Cecily initially understands, where heartache on both sides forges a shaky unity, and where the unflinching storyline cannot leave the reader unchanged.

Love & Leftovers – Sarah Tregay

Yanked from home by her mother when her parents’ marriage crumbles and longing to understand love, Marcie embarks on an exploration of boys, friendship, affection, passion, and understanding in this smartly written verse novel.

Scarlet – A. C. Gaughen

Robin Hood’s right-hand man, Will Scarlet, is recast as a delightfully complex girl, who’s feisty and fierce and secretly loves Rob — rollicking fun!

Chained – Lynne Kelly

I couldn’t resist letting CHAINED speak for itself:
“This must be what Ne Min meant about being brave. Never in my life have I been so afraid, but here I stand.”


Under the Never Sky – Veronica Rossi

A sweeping glimpse of a dystopian world that is equally strong in story and style, Rossi’s characters force readers to examine the difference between living life and merely existing.

A Voice for Kanzas – Debra MacArthur

Meticulously researched and lovingly written, A VOICE FOR KANZAS speaks to the power of words and a young girl’s courage to stand against slavery in Kansas Territory.

The Gathering Storm – Robin Bridges

Opulence, intrigue, secrets, and monsters — this fun, many-layered book is a Romanov history with a paranormal twist.

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  1. Matthew MacNish says

    May 28, 2012 at 11:32 am

    I’ve wanted to read Chained ever since Mike featured it at PM!

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    • Caroline Starr Rose says

      May 28, 2012 at 3:35 pm

      It’s wonderful, Matt! Ask your library to get a copy.

      Reply
  2. Anna Staniszewski says

    May 28, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    I just finished SCARLET a couple of days ago–really enjoyed it! You and I have a lot of the same books on our readings lists. 🙂

    Reply
    • Caroline Starr Rose says

      May 28, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      Wasn’t it fun? I read it while I was sick, and it was a wonderful distraction.

      Reply
  3. Mia says

    May 29, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    This is a great list for my 6th grader. Thanks! She liked Under the Never Sky.

    Reply
    • Caroline Starr Rose says

      May 29, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Good! There’s a lot of variety here.

      Reply

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