by JVBrown | Jul 30, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
“I have to forget them, because remembering is too dangerous.” Pg. 376 If you enjoy fantasy, secret societies, strong female protagonists, and stories about mother-daughter relationships Legendborn is right up your alley. Our protagonist, Bree, is a young African...
by JVBrown | Jul 30, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
Wendy, Darling by A.C. Wise is a dark retelling that flips perspectives, challenges our understanding of Neverland and demonstrates that memories are subjective. Some people want to remember while others prefer to forget. Wendy grew up. She experienced significant...
by JVBrown | May 27, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
This story touches on heavy subject matter with love, comedy, and compassion. The underlying themes of the story circle around subject matter such as LGBTQ+ relationships, mother-daughter relationships, religion, body issues, mental health and eating disorders. Rachel...
by JVBrown | Feb 26, 2021 | Amanda, Staff Picks
Set in a secluded wood in the depths of rural Pennsylvania, Catherine House is a school unlike any other. The undergraduates attending this school sacrifice a lot. Students must remain on campus for 3 years without communicating with friends or family of the outside...
by JVBrown | Dec 9, 2020 | Amanda, Staff Picks
This is a fascinating nonfiction title about mushrooms. The information is presented in vocabulary that supports learning; trust me you do not need to be a mushroom expert to enjoy this text! It covers a variety of mushroom subject matter but the main theme surrounds...
by JVBrown | Jun 2, 2020 | Amanda, Staff Picks
My sister and I first read this book together when we were 11 and 12 years old. In this story, the two princesses, Meryl and Addie, love each other very much even though they are very different. Meryl is bold, confident, and fearless while Addie is shy, and...
