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Albert Camus

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Showing posts with label Teen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teen. Show all posts

Monday, February 20, 2023

the first time (time, time, time...)- The Boy Who Fell From The Past Truant D. Memphis

A passage. 
This story is a passage. 
A chapter from my earliest adventures. 
A moment in time recounting the first time I traveled through time...or something like that. 


Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The tides of the Faerie War are turning... Justice at Sea (Empire of the House of Thorns #2) by Christian Klaver

"Klaver dazzles with an adventure rooted in complex feelings about family loyalties, and magically full to the brim with faerie mystery." -Tobias S. Buckell, World Fantasy Award Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author (about books#1)


Thursday, December 9, 2021

a new idea of what it means to be a family... Wider Than the Sky by Katherine Field Rothschild

“I haven’t stopped thinking about these sisters since I first read Wider than the Sky. Sabine and Blythe will leap off the page and live in your memories like old friends. There is so much heart and humor in Katherine’s writing; even as her characters grapple with serious concerns and issues, she captures how life can slice us open and yet give us the ability to laugh and love and hope through the deepest pain and loss.”—Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, New York Times bestselling author of Book Scavenger

Sunday, February 2, 2020

There is an evil awakening. - The Waking of Ghosts (Lost Souls Academy #1) by Lilliana Rose

"This is a really great start to this series, and I am instantly intrigued as to each of the individual characters, and where this story could possibly lead...." Tracy, Goodreads


Wednesday, March 27, 2019

age is just a number... The Sherlock Jr. Detective Agency by Marc Morgenstern

Chas, Zoe, Xander, Nickie and Patricia and Sally make up the Sherlock Jr. Detective Agency.
They must put their best foot forward to solve the crime before time runs out and the kidnapped Casper is sold on an auction web site to the highest bidder.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

a search for the lost Hawthorne treasure - The Secrets of Hawthorne House by Donald Firesmith

"A great book for readers of all ages. [...] Donald Firesmith created a story that has humor, sadness, love and realistic characters. All this combines for a spectacular reading experience." Ann, Goodreads

Sunday, September 30, 2018

the town’s infamous witch and murderer - The Secrets of Hawthorne House by Donald Firesmith

Fifteen-year-old Matt Mitchell was having the worst summer imaginable. Matt’s misery started when a drunk driver killed his mother. Then Matt’s father moved him and his sister to a small town in rural Indiana, as far as his grieving father could get from the ocean that his mother had loved.

Friday, July 20, 2018

What will she decide? - The Island Dog Squad (Sandy's Story #1) by Deb McEwan

I have nothing but the highest of praises to sing for this thought-provoking, tear-jerking tale of torture, death, hope and survival.” Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite – 5 stars 
“Anyone who’s had the privilege of sharing their lives with an animal companion will love Sandy’s story ... most highly recommended.” Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite – 5 stars

Thursday, January 26, 2017

fallen constellations - Fading Into the Shadows by Kelly Hashway

"Kelly Hashway has created a fantasy world that will enchant you and yet leave you wondering who are the good guys and who are the bad. Add a touch of romance between Ella and Avery, along with Hercules and Melanie, as well as the handsome Gabe, and you have a story of adventure, family, and the lengths some people will go to in order to achieve their goals. " - Beverly, Goodreads

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

worth every struggle - The Three Month Plan by Kimberley Patterson

"I really enjoyed reading this book. It is definitely young adult love. It has a predictable ending, but getting there has some fun twists and turns along the way. This was a fast and easy read." - Margie, Goodreads


Monday, January 4, 2016

the damage might be too much to mend - Broken Things to Mend by Karey White *

"This was a wonderful way to spend New Years Day. As always the characters were real and well-developed. They are people I would love to know. But Karey's stories are also compelling and this one was exceptional. " - Amazon, Bsivad

Friday, October 30, 2015

Somewhere I Belong by Glenna Jenkins

In Somewhere I Belong, we meet young P.J. Kavanaugh at North Boston Station. His father has died, the Depression is on, and his mother is moving them back home. They settle in, and P.J. makes new friends. 

Friday, October 9, 2015

The Hunter Awakens (The Morus Chronicles #1) by J.R. Roper

2015 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner
Winner Best Children’s Novel 2014: Preditors & Editors Readers Poll
Literary Classics Seal of Approval: Highly recommended for home and school libraries.


Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Giveaway: Vanished from Dust, # 1 by Shea Norwood

Description:

A CHILL RUNS THROUGH HIS SKIN AS THE PHANTOM APPEARS. 
HE SEES THEM EVERYWHERE . . . 

Eric Stark is not insane. Or at least he doesn’t think so. He wishes everyone in Dust, Texas, felt the same way. But that’s not going to happen since the whole town thinks he’s crazy. Why didn’t he keep his mouth shut? 

No one understands. Eric is alone as he battles his sanity in a town of tormenters. Suddenly a new friendship emerges after the new kid, Kyle Barrett, moves to town. Eric reluctantly reveals his secret. Is it a curse or a gift? He isn’t certain, but with Kyle by his side he finds the courage to seek the truth. 

They soon realize that something sinister is descending on the residents of Dust. 
Is it caused by Eric’s phantoms or is it something else? Is it connected to the mysterious death of hundreds of townspeople over sixty years ago? One thing is certain—only Eric and Kyle can save them. 

They set out on a heart-pounding adventure and find themselves transported to a disturbed and deserted version of their small southern town. They quickly discover that this new world has mysteries of its own to uncover. What they find could prove more than they bargained for, and it only leads to more questions. Eric and Kyle must face a horrifying fact—they may never get out alive. 

“We’re gonna die here,” Kyle muttered.
“I don’t believe that,” Eric said. “And neither do you.”

Will they survive their encounter with these dark and mysterious beings? 
Will they find a way back home? 
Or will they be lost forever? 

The Vanished from Dust series is perfect for anyone who craves a hair-raising thriller packed with mystery and suspense. This paranormal story for young adults can be compared to Stand by Me, mixed with Odd Thomas, and a twist of The Dark Tower. 

About the author:
Shea Norwood is an American writer that lives in Texas with his family. Recently, he published his debut novel, Vanished from Dust, on Amazon in September 2013. He was raised in the small rural community of McCamey, Texas and lived a short year in Odessa prior to moving to Snyder to complete high school. He attended Angelo State University for his undergrad and graduated with a BBA in 1999. Many years later he graduated with a MBA from the University of Texas - Pan America and is currently pursuing a second masters from Texas Tech. He has spent most of his professional career in healthcare but has never given up his love of writing.

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