Archive for March, 2006

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The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

Edward is a one-of-a-kind toy: a china rabbit with real fur and a custom tailored wardrobe. 10-year-old Abilene loves Edward completely. Edward, however, is unable to feel anything for her…..until he is cast into the sea and begins a series of amazing adventures.
Edward’s journey brings him to a fisherman’s wife, a hobo and his dog, [...]

Fault Line by Janet Tashjian

–High School–
17-year-old Becky Martin’s best friend Abby spends her Saturday afternoons doing community service for the local Zen Center. Becky and Abby hand out cards with Zen Koans or riddles like “Are You Aware?” or “If Life Gives It To You, Use It.” The later is what Becky and Abby are all about; they are [...]

Indigo’s Star by Hilary McKay

This is the second series of off-beat sibling stories by this author. Even if you haven’t read her series, The Exiles, I guarantee you will find The Casson Family–Cadmium, Saffron, Indigo, and Rose–entertainingly wacky. Their parents are both artists (hence the unusual names inspired by paint colors) and if you’re like me and wished that [...]