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Category Archives: Young Adult

3Oct2017

“Okay for Now”, by Gary D. Schmidt

Posted in Fiction, Young Adult by mmelland

“Okay for Now” is an engaging, young adult coming of age novel narrated by fourteen-year-old Doug Swieteck. Doug has a lot going on in his young life. He just moved to a new town, his father is abusive, his brother is wounded in Vietnam and he’s having a hard time assimilating into his new school. Continue reading →

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30Aug2016

“The Scorpio Races”, by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult by mmelland

“The Scorpio Races” is a beautifully written, young adult fantasy novel that explores love, courage and loyalty against the backdrop of an island culture that largely revolves around the carnivorous water horses that emerge on its beaches every autumn. It’s an excellent read and, happily, not just for young adults. Continue reading →

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