Book+Reviews

The Lovely Bones
This is a powerful story about 14 year-old Susie who was murdered in 1973. Susie tells the story from her heaven looking down at her family and the man who did this to her, as she watches them go through time and live without her. I liked this one a lot. --Mrs. V.

In a Heartbeat
This one by Loretta Ellsworth can get to you...a teenage girl needs a heart transplant. After she receives her new heart from another teen girl that died, she begins taking on some of her characteristics. --Mrs. V.

A Tale Dark and Grimm
If you like the Sister's Grimm books you'll like this one too. Adam Gidwitz puts a real twist on the Hansel and Gretel tale you heard as a child...more gory...more weird. --Mrs. V.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
This one is another great book with twists and turns you don't expect. With real photos of peculiar children to add to the text. Filled with time travel, monsters, and odd individuals!. -- Mrs. V.

The Grave Robber's Apprentice
A baby boy is found floating in a box by a grave robber who is getting too old for his profession. He teaches the lad his trade, but come to find out, the boy is royalty and must save his kingdom. Takes place in Med-evil Europe. --Mrs. V.