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    Category: Social Issues

    Wonder, by R. J. Palacio

    I’ve seen this book everywhere in recent years, with scads of glowing reviews, yet I’ve purposefully avoided it. I can only handle so many of the “social…… Read more “Wonder, by R. J. Palacio”

    June 26, 2017May 15, 2017 by Michelle Isenhoff

    The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia, by Candace Fleming

    You all know I love history. Usually, I prefer it as historical fiction, but this factual narrative of the last ruling dynasty of Russia is utterly compelling.…… Read more “The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion & the Fall of Imperial Russia, by Candace Fleming”

    April 10, 2017March 30, 2017 by Michelle Isenhoff

    Tears of a Tiger, by Sharon Draper, 1994, Book Review

    “In Memorium Robbie Washington, captain of our basketball team, was killed after the November 7 game in a terrible automobile accident…” …and Andy was the one driving…… Read more “Tears of a Tiger, by Sharon Draper, 1994, Book Review”

    December 26, 2012November 30, 2016 by Michelle Isenhoff

    Summer of the Gypsy Moths, by Sara Pennypacker, 2012

    If you’re looking for a sweet story, you probably wouldn’t consider one in which two twelve-year-old girls bury an old lady in the garden and lie about…… Read more “Summer of the Gypsy Moths, by Sara Pennypacker, 2012”

    October 22, 2012November 30, 2016 by Michelle Isenhoff

    Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher, 2007, Book Review

    I read this book last year, just before hearing Jay speak at a writer’s conference. I’ll admit, Mr. Asher has talent, his book is a page turner.…… Read more “Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher, 2007, Book Review”

    September 20, 2011December 11, 2016 by Michelle Isenhoff

    Dear Mr. Henshaw, by Beverly Cleary, Book Review

    Dear Mr. Henshaw is Beverly Cleary’s highest award-winner, capturing the Newbery and Christopher Awards in the early 80’s, yet it is one of my least favorites. Written as…… Read more “Dear Mr. Henshaw, by Beverly Cleary, Book Review”

    July 30, 2011November 30, 2016 by Michelle Isenhoff

    The Farewell Season, by Ann Herrick, 2011, eBook Review

    Eric has always loved football. It’s his senior year, scouts are making phone calls, a college scholarship seems secure. So why can’t he work up any enthusiasm?…… Read more “The Farewell Season, by Ann Herrick, 2011, eBook Review”

    July 21, 2011November 30, 2016 by Michelle Isenhoff

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