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Anderson, R. J.
7 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Isaveth earns a scholarship to an elite magical school, where she's snubbed and bullied due to her commoner status and "Moshite" religious background. Best friend Esmond enlists Isaveth's help to foil his brother's persecutory political schemes, but they run into old and new problems in the process. This sequel to A Pocket Full of Murder offers another successful blend of magic, mystery, and social commentary.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
(3)
4-6
Isaveth's poor family struggles to survive in magical, socially stratified Tarreton. When her father is wrongly arrested for the murder of an important political figure, she sets out to prove his innocence with the help of an enigmatic street boy named Quiz. Magic, mystery, and adventure mix well here; the investigation takes surprising twists and offers a reflection on inequality.
Reviewer: Grace Enriquez
(3)
YA
Teenage engineering genius Tori Beaugrand changes her name to Niki and moves to a different city to conceal her secret unusual DNA; she'll need the help of both old and new friends to escape the alien scientists who kidnapped her in Ultraviolet. The deft exploration of sexuality and race add depth to this science-fiction thriller, giving it substantial cross-genre appeal.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
(3)
YA
Sixteen-year-old Alison wakes up in a mental institution after seeing a classmate literally disintegrate before her eyes. Is she a misunderstood synesthete, or are her mixed-up senses an indicator of more sinister abilities? Part psychological thriller and part paranormal mystery, Alison's compelling story will draw readers in as it challenges them to question their perceptions of reality.
Reviewer: Barratt Miller
(3)
4-6
In this companion to Spell Hunter, the dying queen entrusts Linden with the task of saving the magical fairy folk. Pint-sized Linden stows away with Timothy, a human missionary's son; the story steps into steadily darker, more dangerous, and more compelling territory as the pair flee London for Wales. This suspenseful read is well pitched for tween or younger teen readers.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay
(3)
4-6
Faery Rebels series.
Bryony (a.k.a. "Knife"), a young fairy in a dying community, acts on a forbidden interest in humans living near her oak tree. As her relationship with a troubled boy deepens, so do the dangerous secrets threatening to destroy the fairies. Strong characters and a suspenseful, intricate plot move the tale to its climactic ending, with ample room for a sequel.
Reviewer: Bethany Templeton Klem
(3)
4-6
Digging for the Past series.
Detailing the excavation of Chaco Canyon in New Mexico from 1888 to the present, the authors explore how our knowledge of ancient civilizations changes as archaeological techniques advance. The search for clues about the early Anasazi people is well explained. Along with photos and diagrams, the text makes clear that archaeology is an on-going process. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
7 reviews
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