Saturday , June 6 2026

Young Adult and Children’s Literature

Book Review: ‘Leaving Blythe River’, A Coming of Age Novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde

In 'Leaving Blythe River' by Catherine Ryan Hyde, we meet Ethan Underwood, a 17-year-old who has been unable to come to terms with his parents divorce. He is small for his age afraid of almost everything.

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Book Review: ‘Between Worlds,’ An Interactive Novel by Skip Brittenham

'Between Worlds' by Skip Brittenham takes us into an entirely new action packed and interactive work of imagination. Brittenham has given us an alternate reality that is different then those that have come before. His world is full of beauty but also littered with beasts of terrible ferocity. As in most worlds there are good and bad characters, but his small deceptions make is difficult to tell between the two.

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Book Review: ‘Sea Spell: Book Four of the WaterFire Saga,’ a Young Adult Novel by Jennifer Donnelly

In "Sea Spell: Book Four of the WaterFire Saga", Jennifer Donnelly takes us to a fascinating world, full of characters and creatures that are very interesting and keep you reading late into the night.

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Book Review: ‘Golden: Heart of Dread, Book 3’, The Exciting Conclusion by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston

In "Golden: Heart of Dread, Book 3" by Melissa De La Cruz and Michael Johnston, we find ourselves back in the darkened world of Nat and Wes. In the conclusion of the Heart of Dread trilogy, we find a bleakness that seems more insurmountable then all that has come before.

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Book Review: ‘Therese Makes a Tapestry’ By Alexandra S.D. Hinrichs and Illustrated by Renee Graef

'Therese Makes a Tapestry' is a wonderful reader; the Illustration is beautiful and the history takes you to a time long gone. This work is a true treasure for your child’s library.

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