false 454538 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 454538 4 1637531 2001 The Brimstone Journals total:86|5:14|4:24|3:32|2:11|1:5| 86 289 126 22 62567 3.52 1125 242 39962577 1499352 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.37 84 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 4 0 false Wed Dec 10 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 12 12:52:04 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 12 13:04:33 -0800 2008 more...]]> 78361786 2750253 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 4 0 false Thu Nov 19 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 19 15:52:58 -0800 2009 Fri Nov 20 09:37:12 -0800 2009 This is an excellent example of a Poem-novel.
Here is the overview, fifteen high school students tell their stories in a series of free-verse poems. They chronicle the events, large and small, leading up to an attack on the school planne...more...]]> 39602501 1303301 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 4 0 false Mon Apr 23 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Dec 08 10:12:49 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 08 10:14:17 -0800 2008 1x more...]]> 56076122 2061811 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 5 0 false Wed May 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 11:56:03 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 12:22:19 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 868016 528 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 5 0 false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Apr 24 17:07:59 -0700 2007 Tue Apr 24 17:08:39 -0700 2007 more...]]> 49016837 2074485 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 5 0 false Thu Mar 12 06:13:13 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 12 06:13:58 -0700 2009 43565401 1929310 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 0 0 false Mon Jan 19 07:38:33 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 07:38:48 -0800 2009 24936778 775522 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 3 0 false Thu Jun 19 16:54:30 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 19 16:57:31 -0700 2008
The problem is there isn't enough time to build up what could be facinating characters beyond superficial and slightly sterotypi...more...]]> 40545372 999081 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 3 0 false Wed Dec 10 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon May 05 21:24:48 -0700 2008 Sat Dec 20 18:34:54 -0800 2008 more...]]> 57860794 257120 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 2 0 false Sat May 30 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat May 30 11:01:06 -0700 2009 Sat May 30 11:12:34 -0700 2009 70710645 823026 1643161 0763613029 9780763613020 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186258308m/1643161.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186258308s/1643161.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1643161.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.00 1 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 0 0 false Thu Sep 10 07:38:27 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 10 07:39:02 -0700 2009 3746090 88295 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 3 0 false Sun Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2002 Sun Jul 29 11:10:33 -0700 2007 Thu Dec 17 02:42:40 -0800 2009 more...]]> 34127415 627570 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 4 0 false Mon Sep 29 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 29 10:34:44 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 29 10:52:53 -0700 2008 more...]]> 51808130 1670463 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 4 0 false Mon Nov 02 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Apr 07 08:54:30 -0700 2009 Mon Nov 02 13:33:34 -0800 2009 32387903 1009462 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 0 0 false Mon Sep 08 17:46:42 -0700 2008 Mon Sep 08 17:46:54 -0700 2008 http://www.ila.org/pdf/2008banned.pdf]]> 22029269 376665 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 4 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Sun May 11 12:35:31 -0700 2008 Sun May 11 12:37:03 -0700 2008 30996411 1453693 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 5 0 false Sat Aug 23 12:38:27 -0700 2008 Sat Aug 23 12:40:17 -0700 2008 35217875 180349 1643161 0763613029 9780763613020 2 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186258308m/1643161.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186258308s/1643161.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1643161.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 3 0 false Thu Oct 16 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 13 15:07:27 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 16 19:08:13 -0700 2008 23254058 1180665 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 3 0 false Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Thu May 29 15:28:26 -0700 2008 Thu May 29 15:29:44 -0700 2008 1847565 33588 454538 0763617423 9780763617424 20 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094m/454538.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174920094s/454538.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/454538.The_Brimstone_Journals 3.36 86 Through a series of poetic journal entries from 15 students, author Ron Koertge chronicles the sometimes funny, sometimes poignant, and ultimately chilling lives of fictional high school students in contemporary America. With just a few words from each character in each entry, readers glean more than a glimpse into their complex and often troubled worlds. Koertge's characterizations are compelling, if clichéd, although omitting two or three of the student roles might have made keeping up with who's who a little easier. Social messages covering racism, classism, homophobia, and an entire high school melting pot of "isms," come across a little heavy-handedly, but work well as an intentionally pointed illustration of the perils young people face today. Subject matter and language make this appropriate for older readers. Koertge is the author of several acclaimed novels, including Confess-O-Rama. (Older teens) --Emilie Coulter

]]> 2001 2 0 false Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Jun 11 09:23:47 -0700 2007 Wed Dec 16 21:13:46 -0800 2009 8 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=454538