A good mystery can make a boring afternoon disappear in an instant. The right one might even turn a reluctant reader into one who can’t wait until the next book in a series comes out! There’s a bit of everything—from historical to hysterical—in this list of titles.
On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Mysteries for Young Readers
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Our Year as SLJTeen Book Reviewers
By on May 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
A year ago, I was a little nervous when Dodie Ownes, the editor of SLJTeen, asked me if our book group, the Sneak Peek Reviewers Club, would like to contribute regular monthly reviews to the newsletter. But I knew it would be a great opportunity for my teens and our library. At the time, I said to myself, we’re talking hard-and-fast deadlines here, and my Sneak Peekers are a busy group. Now, as we publish our last reviews, I can say I shouldn’t have been nervous. It’s been a great experience.
On the Radar Teen: World War II Round-up
By on May 2, 2012 Leave a Comment
The study of World War II is part of every standard middle school and high school curriculum in the United States. The question is, how do you keep it interesting for these readers? These titles keep it mixed up, from a graphic novel recounting the incredible journey of two girls who survived German death camps to the story of an American pilot who made a real difference by dropping candy to the children of Berlin.
