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Tag Archives: books about family Happy Book Release Day to Robin Benway for Also Known As! I reviewed this book a few weeks ago, and thought it was an absolute joy from the setting (New York City!) to the supporting characters (hilarious) and a sweet romance (yet kind of forbidden). Maggie is a world-renowned safe cracker in a family of spies, part…  The Pursuit of Happiness by Tara Altebrando (website | twitter) Publication Date: March 7, 2006 Publisher: MTV Pages: 288 Target audience: Young adult Keywords: loss of a family member, summer job, New Jersey setting Format read: Paperback borrowed from library Summary: After her mom passes away, Betsy challenges herself to get through the stages of…  I’ll Be There by Holly Goldberg Sloan Publication Date: May 3, 2011 Publisher: Little, Brown Books Pages: 392 Target Audience: Young adult Keywords: Young love, child neglect, family, music Source: Hardcover borrowed from library Summary: The first day Sam sees Emily she is (badly) singing “I’ll Be There” in front of her church. The words…  Once I read The Statistical Probably of Love at First Sight, I was dead set on reading all of Jennifer E. Smith’s books. So I did. And this is what I discovered: Her writing is always rich, lyrical, and beautiful. Her characters are relatable and multi-dimensional. Family is always a central theme. Her books are…  The Cardturner by Louis Sachar Publication Date: May 11, 2010 Publisher: Delacorte Books Pages: 336 Target audience: Young Adult Keywords: bridge, male narrator, family secrets Summary: It’s sad but true when driving his blind uncle to bridge games becomes the highlight of Alton’s summer. His girlfriend left him for his best friend, and his parents… |
