Title: Holes Author: Louis Sachar Genre: Kid’s Book Plot: Stanley Yelnats IV is a kid whose family is cursed with bad luck. He blames the family curse on the fact that he was blamed for stealing shoes he didn’t actually steal. His punishment for this ‘crime,’ Stanley is sent to Camp Greenlake for troubled teens.Continue reading “Holes – Louis Sachar”
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Part of Your World – Abby Jimenez
Title: Part of Your World Author: Abby Jimenez Genre: Romance Plot: Alexis Montgomery’s life has been planned out since she was born. Her family’s worked at the same hospital as doctors for over a hundred years. Now it’s her turn. Alexis is an ER doctor at the hospital. Even with her success at the hospital,Continue reading “Part of Your World – Abby Jimenez”
Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger
Title: Ordinary Grace Author: William Kent Krueger Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Frank is the son of a pastor in the 60’s. He enjoys running around town with his brother. One summer everything changes. Their sister disappears and is found and is found dead. Frank learns how people deal with sudden changes and develops a deeperContinue reading “Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger”
The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett
Title: The Road to Paradise Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Margie has just arrived at Mount Rainer National Park. She’s been assigned to work under Park Ranger Ford Brayden. He’s hesitant to work with Margie because she’s got only book knowledge. But Margie is a quick learner and a good tour guide. ButContinue reading “The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett”
The Violin Conspiracy – Brendan Slocumb
Title: The Violin Consipiracy Author: Brendan Slocumb Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction Plot: Ray MacMillian grew up in poor in rural North Carolina. He found a talent a dream when he learned how to play the violin. Despite his mother’s dismissal of his learning violin, Ray continues to learn and grow. One Christmas, hisContinue reading “The Violin Conspiracy – Brendan Slocumb”
A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson
Title: A Talent for Murder Author: Peter Swanson Genre: Mystery Plot: Martha’s new husband, Alan, is a traveling salesmen. He sells nerdy merchandise for teachers and does well. Martha notices some blood on Alan’s shirt after a trip. She mentions it to him but he brushes it off. Still, something about it seems suspicious. MarthaContinue reading “A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson”
The Midnight Library – Matt Haig
Title: The Midnight Library Author: Matt Haig Genre: Sci-Fi Plot: Nora Seed isn’t happy with her life. Life didn’t turn out how she thought. She’s not sure she wants to continue on. Then Nora’s transported to the Midnight Library. The librarian is Mrs. Elm, her middle school librarian. She tells Nora that all the booksContinue reading “The Midnight Library – Matt Haig”
The Ministry of Time – Kaliane Bradley
Title: The Ministry of Time Author: Kaliane Bradley Genre: Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction Plot: A British Ministry worker receives a promotion for a new, top secret department. The Ministry has a time travel door. They’ve picked seven people from history to see if they’re able to adjust to modern times. Everyone in the program is assignedContinue reading “The Ministry of Time – Kaliane Bradley”
Cujo – Stephen King
Title: Cujo Author: Stephen King Genre: Horror Plot: In the little town of Castle Rock, Maine, nothing really happens. There was that one thing, but that was a while ago. One summer, the Camber’s dog Cujo gets bit by a bat. The Cambers don’t think much of it at first. Charity Cambers takes Brett, herContinue reading “Cujo – Stephen King”
The Watchmaker’s Daughter – Larry Loftis
Title: The Watcher’s Daughter Author: Larry Loftis Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Living Plot: Corrie ten Boom is the daughter of a watchmaker. She dreams of following in her father’s footsteps. As she does, WW2 breaks out. She and her family start hiding Jewish people in the house and shop. But her and her family areContinue reading “The Watchmaker’s Daughter – Larry Loftis”
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