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Book Crush: For Kids and Teens -Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Interest (Book Lust)
by
Nancy Pearl (Goodreads Author)
From picture books to chapter books, YA fiction and nonfiction, Nancy Pearl has developed more thematic lists of books to enjoy. The Book Lust audience is committed to reading, and here is a smart and entertaining tool for picking the best books for kids. Divided into three sections—Easy Books, Middle-Grade Readers, and Young Adult—Nancy Pearl makes won...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
March 6th 2007
by Sasquatch Books
(first published March 1st 2007)
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I was curious to read Nancy Pearl's book, since she is supposedly "America's favorite librarian". While there is no single reader's advisory book or source that will fit every need, this one seems like a very useful one for parents and librarians who want to pick out or recommend books for young people. Although each book in this pocket-sized volume is not summarized in detail, the book is organized into age group and then by subject. Pearl has chosen snazzy titles for her subject groupings, and...more
First and foremost, Book Crush For Kids and Teens-Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Interest is a reference book, not a book with a plot or a story, and it should be read as such. I believe this book absolutely belongs on the shelf of any one who has an interest in children's lit and YA.
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Dec 05, 2009
Amanda
marked it as to-read
Nancy Pearl has once again given us a guide to pleasure reading. Book Crush is in the same style as her very popular Book Lust for adults with lists of recommended books in categories that are sometimes idiosyncratic but always interesting (“Ghosts I Have Loved” and “Slowly Unraveling”). Book Crush is divided into three sections (“Younger Readers,” “Middle-Grade Readers, Ages 8-12,” and “Teen Readers, Ages 13-18”), which are extremely broad, as Pearl admits in the introduction. Overall, this boo...more
Pearl, N. (2010). Book crush: For kids and teens: Recommended reading for every mood, moment,
and interest. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books.
Citation created by: Amanda Daugherty
Type of reference: Bibliography
Call number: 011.625
Cost: $16.95
Description: This book is a bibliography of over 1,000 books that are recommended for children and teenagers.
Content/Scope: This book contains a list of titles broken down by age group and then by interest.
Accuracy/Authority: This book is a newer version publi...more
and interest. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books.
Citation created by: Amanda Daugherty
Type of reference: Bibliography
Call number: 011.625
Cost: $16.95
Description: This book is a bibliography of over 1,000 books that are recommended for children and teenagers.
Content/Scope: This book contains a list of titles broken down by age group and then by interest.
Accuracy/Authority: This book is a newer version publi...more
Mar 12, 2009
Karren
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
teachers, tutors, parents, readers
Recommended to Karren by:
Gayle Thomas
I love the structure of this book of recommended reading for children / youth. First of all, it's organized very simply into 3 sections: youngest readers, middle-grader readers, and teen readers. Having researched book recommendations online, it is incredibly hard to find a good list when children / youth have such a wide range of reading levels and interests (for instance, try finding a book for a 7th grade boy who reads at a 3rd grade level. Not as easy as you'd think when you're trying to eng...more
Not a huge fan of book list books. Thought it was mostly okay, some weird organizational things - but, really how the hell does one organize the thousands of books one wants to recommend? Disagreed with some agreed with others
AND THEN!
I saw it, a book/author I hate so much I was repelled by the thought that Pearl could even consider this book as worth mentioning and I felt that I could no longer trust a word she said. Maybe I don't even like the books we shared a taste before because I can not f...more
AND THEN!
I saw it, a book/author I hate so much I was repelled by the thought that Pearl could even consider this book as worth mentioning and I felt that I could no longer trust a word she said. Maybe I don't even like the books we shared a taste before because I can not f...more
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I was unsure about the format of this book; most reference books of this sort have lists of books to choose from. I found, though, that the set-up was easy to work with and had enough of a teaser for most of the books to get the gist of what they were about. While most of the categories that the books were broken down into were very easy to navigate and could be skipped entirely if you knew it was a topic that did not interest your child, there were a few that didn't mesh as well and the books w...more
Nancy Pearl is also the author of Book Lust and More Book Lust. In this edition she writes recommendations regarding children and teen books.
Packed full of suggestions, I added many to my already bulging impossible to finish tbr list.
While one might think this would be a dry list of recommendations, rather, it is written with a style that kept me reading and very interested.
Like me, Nancy had a not so happy childhood. Like me, Nancy Pearl spent her childhood in libraries. And, like me, she was v...more
Packed full of suggestions, I added many to my already bulging impossible to finish tbr list.
While one might think this would be a dry list of recommendations, rather, it is written with a style that kept me reading and very interested.
Like me, Nancy had a not so happy childhood. Like me, Nancy Pearl spent her childhood in libraries. And, like me, she was v...more
This is an exceptionally well thought out book with superb reading lists directed at youth, but I think that the lists could be used by adults as well.
Parents can appreciate the first section of the book entitled Part 1: Youngest Readers, which is full of brilliant suggestions for little ones.
Part 2: Middle-Grade Readers Ages 8-12 is a terrific mix of classic and modern literature that will turn any child into a life long reader (this is a great section for books to give as gifts to kids as we...more
Parents can appreciate the first section of the book entitled Part 1: Youngest Readers, which is full of brilliant suggestions for little ones.
Part 2: Middle-Grade Readers Ages 8-12 is a terrific mix of classic and modern literature that will turn any child into a life long reader (this is a great section for books to give as gifts to kids as we...more
I liked the way this book was set up in three sections for young children, middle-grade readers, and teens. Each division discussed books related by a theme or mood. There was a nice mix of old and new books. I saw many I'd like to check out from the library.
I think the book could be improved if the recommended books stood out more, rather than just include the title in bold print, with a description, and the theme or topic discussed in essay form. I would prefer to see an introduction to the t...more
I think the book could be improved if the recommended books stood out more, rather than just include the title in bold print, with a description, and the theme or topic discussed in essay form. I would prefer to see an introduction to the t...more
If you're a kid who loves to read and you're in need of book recommendations, here is your book. (I would recommend parents consulting this for books their children should read. The book is divided into three sections -- young readers, middle-grade readers, and the traditional YA readers.)
As for me -- well, I wish I had had a book like this to consult when I was younger. With all the number of books out there, it can be daunting when trying to pick out "the right one." Here's hoping you can fish...more
As for me -- well, I wish I had had a book like this to consult when I was younger. With all the number of books out there, it can be daunting when trying to pick out "the right one." Here's hoping you can fish...more
I admit that I skimmed the first part of this book since it was geared towards picture books. However, I really enjoyed the second two parts of the book. Her book recommendations are fantastic and I particularly enjoyed when she mentiones if they would be good as read-alouds.
My only complaint, and it's a small one, is the format. I would have preferred a list of the books with small descriptions and age ranges for each one as opposed to the way she has several books rolled into one paragraph. Th...more
My only complaint, and it's a small one, is the format. I would have preferred a list of the books with small descriptions and age ranges for each one as opposed to the way she has several books rolled into one paragraph. Th...more
Sep 27, 2010
Shellie (Layers of Thought)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
kid's book lovers of any genre
Original series review posted at Layers of Thought.
If you love books and lists, and are an eclectic reader, you will adore this series. Each recommends books which are organized into themes, with great little descriptions; all are softbound, small and easy to read.
Books reviewed:
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason ~ by Nancy Pearl
More Book Lust: Reading Recommendations for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason
Book Crush: For Kids and Teens
Thoughts: Nancy Pearl, librarian...more
If you love books and lists, and are an eclectic reader, you will adore this series. Each recommends books which are organized into themes, with great little descriptions; all are softbound, small and easy to read.
Books reviewed:
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason ~ by Nancy Pearl
More Book Lust: Reading Recommendations for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason
Book Crush: For Kids and Teens
Thoughts: Nancy Pearl, librarian...more
This is a super reference resource--full of booklists for kids and teens. I did wish there was more about mood appeal as that's the reader's advisory thing I'm struggling with a bit. I thought it was organized a lot more by topic/interest than by mood, which was disappointing given the title (although there are some mood triggers--e.g. "Cry me a river"). Even with my disappointment over the mood thing though, Nancy Pearl is always great--super funny with booklists like "Sink your teeth into thes...more
The best book of book recommendations for children. I read it straight through and now it will be an invaluable resource. I was surprised to see it was published in 2007 as I have just heard of it. An updated version would be great as there are so many good YA books that have come out in the past few years. I found this much better than Book Lust and More Book Lust by the same author.
Liked it, but after my experience with Novel Lust, I have decided that there is no point in reading these until I can buy my own copies and basically use them as a shopping list. I tried to write down all the titles Novel Lust that sounded interesting to me, and the list is absurdly long, plus I'm pretty sure I forgot several. No way I'm doing that again with this one.
Again, I love this series because it gives me so many recommendations. This time the book is organized by age range which I think is necessary in this case. The only bad thing is that this book is a couple of years old at this point so some of the better recent books aren't included.
Everything that I didn't like about Book Lust worked here, mostly because while I'm not necessarily willing to commit to 500 pages of an adult novel based on a few sentences, I am willing to do it for picture books or teen lit. I wrote down lots of titles to check out while reading this.
This has become invaluable as I've finally begun our libraries' first YA collections. It's great to have suggestions when building a collection from scratch. I just wish it was a bit more extensive . . . Like Book Lust, I would love to see a More Book Crush come out.
As a book seller, who sometimes works in the kids books section, I have availed myself of Ms. Pearl's wise book picks. Helpful for anyone looking to hook-up a kid to a book, or vice versa. Definitely recommended.
This is a great book for school librarians that need instant booktalk material. I wish it was a newer copyright, but I realize the time it took to write this book and publish it must of been very time comsuming.
Jul 08, 2007
Lisa Vegan
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
children, teachers, parents, librarians, adults who enjoy kids' lit
Unfortunately not comprehensive or always on the mark. For instance, A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle is mentioned as a good book for discussion in one section, but under The Middle Grade Readers ages 8-12, when Madeleine L'Engle is mentioned, her only book listed is Meet The Austins, a book I loved, but A Wrinkle In Time should have been put in that section also or instead of Meet The Austins. A Wrinkle In Time was my favorite book when I was 10 & up and loved it when I was was first...more
I'm going to sit down with my daughter and go through this book and find her some other books she'll like outside of her favorite genre: VAMPIRES! Good book recommendations for kids of all ages!
This is not the kind of book you read straight through, but has lists for every age in our school, for different interests. I've been using it recently and it is available in our library.
I can't say that I have "read" this book, rather browsed it. Of course, Nancy Pearl is fabulous so her choices of kid and teen books is bound to be fascinating, eclectic and well thought out.
Awesome guide to find a new book to read or to suggest. The book separates books by age and reading level as well as by interest. A must have for any English Teacher.
I like Nancy Pearl's recommendations - she certainly knows her stuff, and when I'm familiar with the book, I generally agree with her. I had a lot of fun finding all the titles that I had read as a child (or as a member of the kids' section). My only issue with the book was the omission of several of my favorites (most of which are recent, and it's entirely possible that they weren't available before she published Book Crush). Specifically, Jaclyn Moriarty, Cynthia Lord's Rules, Lauren Child, 17...more
So many great recommendations! Worth every penny because you'll keep going back to it to find books to recommend to your students, kids or check out yourself! What a fabulous find! Hope she's working on a second volume.
This is a good source of ideas of books for young adults and teens you might want to read. I didn't find her other book, Book Lust very helpful.
An exceptional tool for finding books for young readers of all ages. Plus, it is like reading my own diary of the books I have loved.
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