Daisy Jones and the Six, by Taylor Jenkins Reid, is a fast-paced story about the formation of rock band in the 1970’s. The writing style is unique in that it is written interview style, similar to a script. There are no paragraphs of description or backstory, only testimony from the different characters. As a writer,…
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Summer Reading: Lawn Boy by Gary Paulsen
It’s summertime, and in addition to baseball, beach, and BBQ, let’s not forget books! Whether you have assigned reading or want to read on your own, Gary Paulsen’s Lawn Boy is a great story to start your summer off. A twelve year old boy needs some cash to fix his bike, but instead of getting…
Summer Reading: Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk
Caregivers and teachers, if you are searching for a middle-grade novel for your student’s summer work or for your bookshelf, Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk is a must read. Ellie and her family have moved to the woods of Maine and her father suffers an accident that leaves him in a coma for months. As…
