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]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76848494 When Autumn Leaves: A Novel (Paperback) by Amy S. Foster
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]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5921248 Sara's review of Stay Away, Joe
by Dan Cushman

I think that's the point of the book. To show racism, and what society thought the Native Americans were like. The idea of the Native Americans, in the 50's, was that they were savage. They weren't in touch with modern civilization, and when they were shown the benefits of giving up their land and moving to the cities, they didn't really see them as benefits and preferred living off the land and in poverty.

Maybe your teacher isn't very good, or you didn't pay attention in that class. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/68713949 to: Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater
Ever since being attacked by wolves as a little girl Grace has felt drawn to the wolves. But one wolf in particular really stands out for her. It's those yellow eyes. She even calls him - her wolf. Sam, the boy with the yellow eyes. Lives two lives. One where he is protected by a pack, and lives in the forest with other wolves. Then the few months of the summer when he is able to change back into a human. He's watched Grace every winter. She became a type of silent friend to him, and when Sam finds himself in trouble during the cold of winter, he turns to Grace for help. With Grace at his side he must fight to stay human, and that means keeping his body temperature high enough in the cold chill of winter.


Shiver, to me, was more a love story than a paranormal tale. Of course it has it's paranormal elements, but mostly it's about two teens who are meant to be together. They both know it, but there doesn't seem to be anything to change what Sam is, and what he changes into when it gets cold. I thought Shiver was a really good story, and I enjoyed it immensely. Even when Stiefvater made me get all teary. I like the spin on werewolves, how they eventually just stay in their wolf forms forever is a fresh and interesting take.

I think this is a great pick for anyone who enjoys diving into a good love story, and if you like a little paranormal with your romance then it's there for you. ]]>