Prior to reading, I heard so many good things about this book, so I unfortunately decided to give it a try. It wasn’t exciting or interesing at all; boring plot–couldn’t relate. Perhaps, I expected too much. However, SOLD was terrific.
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YA in crisis: Cut by Patricia McCormick
Posted: October 11, 2007 in Books reviewed in 2007, Patricia McCormick, Realistic, YA books, YA in crisisTags: Cut, Patricia McCormick, realistic fiction, teen problems
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Sold by Patricia McCormick
Posted: September 7, 2007 in Books reviewed in 2007, Patricia McCormick, Realistic, YA booksMcCormick‘s has done a remarkable job addressing the many social ills affecting young women with this novel, Sold. This story takes place in the Himalayan Mountains of India, where poverty is a way of life for most families. In this story, a 13 years old girl is unknowingly sold into prostitution by her stepfather. She [...]
10 reasons to read YA
Posted: September 5, 2007 in Books reviewed in 2007, Dave Pelzer, Judy Blume, Laurie Anderson, Patricia McCormick, Sharon Draper, Walter Dean Myers, YA booksI found this little bookmark somewhere in my belongings and found it worth sharing. Top 10 reasons to have students read young adult literature 10. No characters name Pip. 9. They will actually read! 8. No Cliff Notes! 7. Students can identify with the story’s characters. 6. Books with less than 200 pages. 5. They [...]
