Imagine a world where water is virtually GONE. Drinkable water is controlled by the powerful. The everyday people are left dry and thirsty all the time. They are lucky to get the government-issued desalinated water. This is water that comes from the ocean but is run through a purification process to remove the minerals and [Keep Reading]
In this dystopian world life is hard – especially for young women. Unknown complications with genetic engineering has left the offspring of one generation, and consequently, all future generations with one major problem – a drastically reduced life span. Men die at twenty-five and women at twenty. Death isn’t easy either. The person suffers from [Keep Reading]
In SISTERS RED Jackson Pearce put a new twist on the story of the Little Red Riding Hood. This time she is taking on Hansel and Gretel. I was extremely excited when I saw this ARC at a booth at the NCTE Conference and quickly grabbed it up when I got the chance. Now, I [Keep Reading]
Bloomsbury – October 13, 2009 In today’s society we enjoy brutal sports like World Wrestling Entertainment and the Ultimate Fighting Championship – imagine, if you will, a world where we also couldn’t wait for the next gladiator match. Lyn lives in just such a world. In fact, she is deeply entrenched in the Glad lifestyle. [Keep Reading]
Knopf – September 8, 2009 Johanna, a responsible and friendly girl, has admired the wild and dangerous Reeve from afar for a while. She spends a lot of her time daydreaming about her and Reeve in romantic situations in Joyland, a place that only exists in Johanna’s mind. Reeve doesn’t appear to know Johanna exists [Keep Reading]
Tor Science Fiction – 1985 Ender Wiggin is just a little boy, but he has the weight of the world on his shoulders. If he can’t find a way to defeat the Buggers, there might not be a world to live on for much longer. At the age of six, Ender is accepted into Battle [Keep Reading]
Little, Brown and Company – December 14, 2009 The New Order has taken control of the government. The One Who Is The One has passed new laws that severely inhibit the citizens. Art, music, free expression, imagination, and magic are illegal and if you are caught participating in any of these activities you will be [Keep Reading]
Welcome to the Traveling to Teens Blog Stop for Sarah Rees Brennan. Sarah Rees Brennan was born and raised in Ireland by the sea, where her teachers valiantly tried to make her fluent in Irish (she wants you to know it’s not called Gaelic) but she chose to read books under her desk in class [Keep Reading]
David Fickling Books – June 10, 2008 Stopmouth isn’t the most respected hunter in the village, but he is the fastest. His speed makes him a valuable member of any hunting team because every hunting team must come back with flesh. Lives depend on it. The consequences of a failed hunt doesn’t just mean the [Keep Reading]
HarperTeen – March 24, 2009 Bianca is determined to make it through the year even though without Lucas it is going to be hard. She has made it her mission to find out why Evernight is accepting human students so Lucas can tell his superiors and his mission will be complete. Evernight is completely safe [Keep Reading]
