false 19 300 269 true 5744532 read 2 true 1736230 currently-reading 29 true 1736229 to-read 102 false 2469029 childrens 86 false 2469025 ya 47 false 2469045 favorites 41 false 2469028 adult 9 false 2469114 pure-sci-fi http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76503276 to: The Boy Who Dared (Hardcover) by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
Helmuth, a Hitler Youth of sixteen, is locked in a jail cell awaiting his death. Through a series of flashbacks, the mystery of how he came to be in this predicament is slowly revealed. Based on the real life story of Helmuth Hubener this is an engaging piece of historical fiction that brings to life the reality of Nazi Germany. The author has included real life pictures of Hubner, his friends, and his family, as well as a historical timeline of events. An excellent read. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76502591 to: The Schwa Was Here (Paperback) by Neal Shusterman
bookshelves: childrens, ya
Anthony, nicknamed Antsy, befriends the boy who is somewhat of a mystery and known simply as The Schwa. The Schwa is an unusual boy. Experimentation shows than 9 out of 10 people don't notice The Schwa in a standard classroom. The Schwa is virtually invisible. Antsy tries to capatalize on his friends abilities by having him pull pranks but little does Antsy know how much the Schwa is bothered by his seemingly special ability nor the trouble their pranks will cause them. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76501716 to: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks (Playaway) by E. Lockhart
bookshelves: favorites, ya
Frankie attends one of the most elite boarding schools on the east coast. During her Freshmen year she is sheparded through the social mindfield that is high school by her older sister, a senior. Frankie goes largely unnoticed. But Frankie changes during the summer between Freshmen and Sophmore years, both physically and mentally. She gains self-confidence begins to challenge the established heirarchy. Further emboldened by the readings from her class on urban protests, Frankie soon becomes the mastermind behind several school pranks and is whel on her way to becoming either a great world-leader or a criminal mastermind. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69122317 to: Strange Bedpersons (MIRA) by Jennifer Crusie
bookshelves: adult
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69122274 to: Bones of Faerie (Hardcover) by Janni Lee Simner
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69122223 to: Faith, Hope, and Ivy June (Library Binding) by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/68337656 to: A Swiftly Tilting Planet (Time, Book 3) by Madeleine L'Engle
Although Wrinkle in Time is my official favorite, this is my favorite in the Murry family series. It involves traveling through time to avert World War III and a possible nuclear holocaust. One of my first experiences with the time travel genre it made a lasting impression. Also, I think Cal featured prominantely and when I read it I had a little crush. :) ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/68337665 to: Many Waters (Time, Book 4) by Madeleine L'Engle
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