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Amelia\'s Book Room: Evermore
Hey, guys! This week's book is another that I found discovered via the awesome Melissa Walker; you can go read an interview with author Alyson Noel on Melissa's blog, right here! In Evermore, we meet Ever, a supposedly normal 16-year-old. But she com...
Amelia\'s Book Room: Tithe
Hmm, how about some fantasy this week?Kaye has lived a fairly normal life--was normal as it gets when your mom is in a all-girl-band, which takes you from city to city. People have always thought that the sixteen-year-old was highly imaginative, with...
Amelia\'s Book Room: Manga!
Hey, guys! I was thinking about what I should review this week, and thought of a manga that I like. I started considering that, and then came up with a whole bunch of graphic novels for you guys, so that's what this review will be about!First up, I j...
Amelia\'s Book Room: Agnes Parker
One of my favorite series' to keep an eye on a few years ago was Kathleen O'Dell's Agnes Parker novels. Now... I must confess, I haven't read the first two in a while, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the latest book on the shelf at my library; ...
Amelia\'s Book Room: Criss Cross
This week's book reminds me a lot of the book I gave a lot of love a while ago, Guitar Highway Rose. They both have an interesting variation of styles within the novel. Criss Cross is about several teens living in the small town of Seldem. Debbie wan...
Amelia\'s Book Room: The Outsiders
Hey, guys! Ready for this week's book review? In S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, we meet two rival gangs: the Greasers, and the Socs (pronounced so-shees). While the Socs are rich and popular, the Greasers are poor, and looked down upon. Among the Greas...
Amelia\'s Book Room: Goosebumps & Un!
Boo! Did I scare you? Oh, I didn't? ...Well, these books will!In this special Halloween book review, I've got two spooky series' for you. The first is one I'm sure we've all heard of: Goosebumps! One of the most memorable horror writers, R. L. Stine,...
Amelia\'s Book Room: Leven Thumps & The Gateway To Foo
OK, folks, it's time for some fantasy. In Obert Skye's whimsical series, we meet Leven, a fourteen-year-old orphan living with his terrible aunt and uncle. He doesn't fit in well at school, his guardians hate him, and he's made fun of for the odd whi...
Amelia\'s Book Room: Dancer
Eek, I totally spaced out on my review yesterday--sorry guys! I've been a little tired and out of sorts lately, and I just completely forgot. Which is odd, since I've been looking forward to reviewing this great book!Lorri Hewett's book Dancer (I cou...
Amelia's Book Room: Sloppy Firsts
I recently re-read Sloppy Firsts, the first book in one of my favorite series', the Jessica Darling series, and it was just as great as I remembered it. Jessica is 16, and lives in the town of Pineville, New Jersey. Her best friend, Hope, just moved ...
Amelia's Book Room: Marcelo in the Real World
This is another book cover I love, isn't it so pretty, with all the stars and the glow of the window? Marcelo Sandoval is 17 years old, but he's not like most other teenagers. He hears music in his mind, a music he can only describe as 'remembering.'...
Amelia's Book Room: Twilight
So, this isn't exactly the most obscure book, heh. But I was thinking about what to review today and wanted to touch a little on the controversy surrounding Stephenie Meyer's bestselling series.The most notable fandom that this concerns is Harry Pott...
Amelia's Book Room: Guitar Highway Rose
Hey guys, I'm here to give you guys another book suggestion, and it's a real good one!I picked up Guitar Highway Rose at random when I was at the library, looking for something to read to pass the time. (Strange concept in a library, huh?) First off,...
Amelia's Book Room: Matilda
This is a book review; why not review a book about books?Roald Dahl's classic novel Matilda is one of my favorites; although, I did find it through the movie first. I still love watching that, over and over! Once I read the book, I discovered that it...
Amelia's Book Room: If I Stay
Hey, everybody! First off, before I forget, I want to mention that I found this book from Melissa Walker's blog, which you should all look at, because there's a cool cover story interview with author Gayle Forman on there!In If I Stay, Mia is torn be...
Amelia's Book Room: An Abundance Of Katherines
It's time, ladies and gents, to review another of my favorite author's novels! I recently reviewed John Green's latest book, Paper Towns, and I just finished this one, An Abundance Of Katherines.Colin Singleton is a child prodigy; he knows facts and ...
Amelia's Book Room: Partly Cloudy & Non-fiction
Today's blog consists of two parts. Part one: Poems!I think it's about time I review a book of poetry; I don't think I have before. So, today's is by praised author Gary Soto. Partly Cloudy is exactly as it says, poems of teen romance and heartbreak,...
Amelia's Book Room: Balzac And The Little Chinese Seamstress
Last week, I promised something that guys would like too, and despite the dainty red shoes on the cover of Balzac And The Little Chinese Seamstress (not to mention the title), I assure you that you boys will enjoy it!Dai Sijie's historical novel is a...
Amelia's Book Room: Flirtology
Sorry, boys, but this week's review is short and for the girls!This adorable pocket-sized book is all about catching the eye of that cute guy across the room at parties or coffee shops! Each page is filled with tips about things like personal barrier...
Amelia's Book Room: The Casson Family Series
Eek! I almost left you guys with a review-less Tuesday; I had such a busy day, it just slipped my mind!I'm so excited to finally recommend the Casson Family series. These are some of my favorite novels of all time; they're just so witty and funny. Yo...
Amelia's Book Room: The Girlfriend Project
Reed is a nice guy. A bit of a dork, but his friends say he's nice. He's never had a girlfriend, never even kissed a girl. He's seventeen years old. He decides it's time for a change.With the help of his best friends Ronnie and Lonnie White (brother ...
Amelia's Book Room: Wesley The Owl
Although this book is written mostly for adults, I read it and fell in in love with amazing Wesley. Stacey O'Brien tells the story of her 19-year friendship with her adopted barn owl, Wesley. I learned so much about owls, birds, and animals in genera...
Amelia's Book Room: Dizzy
It's Dizzy's twelfth birthday, and she's looking forward to getting someone special from her mother--who left Dizzy and her dad when she was only four. Every year, she gets a post card or a letter or a small present. But this year, she's getting some...
Amelia's Book Room: Ottoline And The Yellow Cat
So, again, this book is for slightly younger audiences, but it was just so cute, I had to review it.Ottoline Brown, Master of Disguise, loves splashing in puddles and collecting things. She probably inherited the latter hobby from her parents, who ar...
Amelia's Book Room: Peter And The Starcatchers
If, like me, you've ever wondered how Peter Pan came to be, before Wendy, before Captain Hook became Captain Hook, then, also like me, you'll like Peter And The Starcatchers!Young Peter, along with the other boys from St. Norbert's Home for Wayward B...
Amelia's Book Room: Diary of a Fairy Godmother
Hunky Dory is in witch training--or rather, charm school. She's the top student and voted most likely to be the Wickedest Witch in her class. But sometimes she doesn't quite fit in with her classmates. She can turn princes into frogs in a jiffy, but ...
