*****
Suzanne Selfors
Mimi is the heiress of a local theater and she's been acting since she was three. And she hates it. Mimi's dream is to become a doctor, not play Juliet yet again. Don't get me wrong, she's an excellent actor, but even her life-long experience isn't going to help her now. Overcome with stage fright, smothered by her mother, conflicted about her gorgeous yet shallow co-star, and overcome with debilitating fear of walking onto the stage, Mimi makes a break for it. Unfortunately, during the struggle, the charm she's wearing breaks and ashes that are supposedly from Shakespeare's quill flood Mimi's lungs.
When she can see again, she realizes that she's not at the theater anymore. She has been transported right into Shakespeare's famous tragedy just in time to hear the prince declare a death penalty to any Montague or Capulet caught fighting in the streets of Verona.
For a while, Mimi believes she's only dreaming, but as the dream continues, she comes to realize that she is actually living in Romeo and Juliet's world - and that every one of her actions are changing the play. Caught between trying to get home and wanting a happy ending for the surprising sweet and child-like Juliet, Mimi struggles to make things right and stay alive. But in the end, which is more important: getting home, or helping Shakespeare's characters survive?
EXCELLENT book! I think you'd have to know (and love) Romeo and Juliet to truly appreciate this book, but it's great no matter what. Mimi is a dynamic and loveable character. Selfors creates remarkably real Shakespearian characters. All around, this was a great book that you should definitely go pick up!
If you liked this book, check out:
Anything by Levine
Shakespeare's Secret
Septimus Heap books
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Fever 1793
*****
Laurie Halse Anderson
Mattie is a 16-year-old in 1793 Philidelphia. Like many teenagers, all she wishes for is a little freedom, the boy of her dreams and a chance to sleep just a little later in the mornings. But all of these simple desires change when the family's maid becomes one of the first to die from Yellow Fever. As the death toll rises, the city begins to shut down. Mattie tries to hold her family together and at times just to survive as the world around her falls into utter chaos.
This is an excellent book! You won't be able to put it down. Laurie Anderson is one of the best writers I know, and this book is no exception! It's a very easy read and would be good for anyone who likes books that are a little sad, but really, really good.
If you like this book, look for:
Out of the Dust
Day of Tears
The Mailbox
Speak
Catalyst
Laurie Halse Anderson
Mattie is a 16-year-old in 1793 Philidelphia. Like many teenagers, all she wishes for is a little freedom, the boy of her dreams and a chance to sleep just a little later in the mornings. But all of these simple desires change when the family's maid becomes one of the first to die from Yellow Fever. As the death toll rises, the city begins to shut down. Mattie tries to hold her family together and at times just to survive as the world around her falls into utter chaos.
This is an excellent book! You won't be able to put it down. Laurie Anderson is one of the best writers I know, and this book is no exception! It's a very easy read and would be good for anyone who likes books that are a little sad, but really, really good.
If you like this book, look for:
Out of the Dust
Day of Tears
The Mailbox
Speak
Catalyst
The Mailbox
****
Gabe has been adopted by his Uncle Vernon. Finally, he has the family he's been missing since his mother died years ago. But when Gabe returns home on his first day of 6th grade, he finds his uncle dead in the study. Gabe, afraid of going back into foster care or of being blamed for his uncle's death decides to tell no one what has happened.
The next day, he returns from school to find his uncle's body vanished and a strange note in the mailbox. With the help of his mysterious guardian and the memories of his loving, yet brusque uncle, Gabe manages to live by himself with only his new dog Guppy to keep him company. But when the police arrive at the end of a fieldtrip one afternoon, all of that may be at an end.
This book is excellent! Gabe is a lovable character that you can't help but want the best for. Mr. Bohem, the English teacher he bonds with is kind and nurturing and Gabe's memories of his uncle are great comic relief in a heart-breaking book.
If you liked this book, look for:
Catalyst
Harry Potter Series
Speak
Eggs
Fever 1793
Gabe has been adopted by his Uncle Vernon. Finally, he has the family he's been missing since his mother died years ago. But when Gabe returns home on his first day of 6th grade, he finds his uncle dead in the study. Gabe, afraid of going back into foster care or of being blamed for his uncle's death decides to tell no one what has happened.
The next day, he returns from school to find his uncle's body vanished and a strange note in the mailbox. With the help of his mysterious guardian and the memories of his loving, yet brusque uncle, Gabe manages to live by himself with only his new dog Guppy to keep him company. But when the police arrive at the end of a fieldtrip one afternoon, all of that may be at an end.
This book is excellent! Gabe is a lovable character that you can't help but want the best for. Mr. Bohem, the English teacher he bonds with is kind and nurturing and Gabe's memories of his uncle are great comic relief in a heart-breaking book.
If you liked this book, look for:
Catalyst
Harry Potter Series
Speak
Eggs
Fever 1793
Twilight
****
Stephanie Meyer
Bella Swan is new in the town of Forks. In such a small community, she's like the new toy. She even catches the eye of the very strange, very mysterious (very hot) Edward Cullen. And Bella is smitten as well. But there's something about Edward that just doesn't seem...human. Once Bella puts the clues together, she has to decide if her love is worth the risk to her life.
I don't even know if I should have bothered with this one. Who hasn't read Twilight? But if you haven't, you should know...
This is a good book if you're looking for something pretty mindless, a little silly and very entertaining. Without a doubt, it's a page-turner. Take it with a grain of salt (and steel yourself against obsession!) but enjoy. You won't regret it.
This is also probably the best book in this series.
If you liked this book, look for:
New Moon
Eclipse
Breaking Dawn
The Host
Vladimir Todd Series
What My Mother Doesn't Know
Romeo and Juliet
Stephanie Meyer
Bella Swan is new in the town of Forks. In such a small community, she's like the new toy. She even catches the eye of the very strange, very mysterious (very hot) Edward Cullen. And Bella is smitten as well. But there's something about Edward that just doesn't seem...human. Once Bella puts the clues together, she has to decide if her love is worth the risk to her life.
I don't even know if I should have bothered with this one. Who hasn't read Twilight? But if you haven't, you should know...
This is a good book if you're looking for something pretty mindless, a little silly and very entertaining. Without a doubt, it's a page-turner. Take it with a grain of salt (and steel yourself against obsession!) but enjoy. You won't regret it.
This is also probably the best book in this series.
If you liked this book, look for:
New Moon
Eclipse
Breaking Dawn
The Host
Vladimir Todd Series
What My Mother Doesn't Know
Romeo and Juliet
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