Reading the books from 2001 -- overall, it felt like more of a chore than the first batch from 2000 did. Some of that is the novelty of the project wearing off, but some was the books themselves. I appear to be in something of a minority on my dislike forĀ Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal ... VIEW POST
“The Body of Christopher Creed” by Carol Plum-Ucci #Printzproject
This was a compelling read, told from the perspective of Torey Adams, a high school senior, the year after the disappearance of his classmate Christopher Creed. Compelling, but ultimately unsatisfying. For one thing, the over-stereotyping of teenagers is overdone. I spend too much time with ... VIEW POST
“Many Stones” by Carolyn Coman #PrintzProject
I actually finished this about 10 days ago, and have continued to read, but haven't had the time or energy to sit and finish writing up my reflections. I loved this little book -- I felt like the narrator was someone I could relate to, and her struggles with her family, feelings, and situation ... VIEW POST
“Stuck in Neutral” by Terry Trueman #PrintzProject
I can't decide if this was awesome or awful. Terrific or terrifying. Delightful or dreadful. OK, I'll stop. It was short and definitely compelling, akin to a trainwreck. I couldn't help but watch and wonder where this book was going. It's written from the viewpoint of a 14 year old boy, which ... VIEW POST
Color me unimpressed — “Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging” by Louise Rennison
So, I laughed at a few spots (out loud even), but generally? I thought this was really dumb, and the main character was needlessly silly and self-centered. There was no point (that I could discern), no growth (she was silly all the way through), and I can't figure out why this was considered ... VIEW POST
Time for 2001 — “Kit’s Wilderness” by David Almond #printzproject
After a week of work, reading other stuff, and life, I finally finished the 2001 Michael L Printz Award Winner, Kit's Wilderness by David Almond. And by "finally" -- I mean it took me all week to get through it, because it started so slowly for me. I think I had a bit of a bias, having found ... VIEW POST
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