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Tag Archives: coming of age
Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
The first volume of the series serves as an introduction to the character, world, difficulties, and companions of Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist. Orphaned at a young age, the eleven-year-old prodigy and his younger brother, Alphonse, attempt forbidden human transmutation … Continue reading
The Center of Everything by Laura Moriarty
Evelyn Bucknow is at the center of everything. From her vantage point, the ten year old narrator of local author Laura Moriatry’s richly nuanced novel sees all sides. She lives smack in the center of the United States with her … Continue reading
Lonely Werewolf Girl by Martin Millar
Kalix MacRinnalch, youngest daughter of the reigning werewolf king and closet laudanum addict, is on the run. Which is unsurprising, since she attacked her father during an argument about her boyfriend and ran off. She’s currently running from her family—who … Continue reading
Posted in crower
Tagged coming of age, drug abuse, dysfunctional families, family relationships, fantasy, fiction, fighting, friendship, glbt, london, science fiction, teen interest, teens, urban fantasy, war, werewolves, young adult
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Fancy White Trash by Marjetta Geerling
There were three reasons why I picked up Fancy White Trash. At first, the cover with a pink flamingo caught my attention and then I was intrigued by the title. When I found out that the book had been selected … Continue reading
Posted in johnsonk
Tagged chick lit, coming of age, humor, romance, teen interest, teens
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While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty
While I’m Falling by Laura Moriarty is an easy read with a local Kansas flavor, specifically featuring Lawrence. In this coming of age story, Moriarty in her typical fashion explores relationships and how a major event such as divorce in … Continue reading
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Tagged coming of age, divorce, family, lawrence kansas, relationships
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Writing in an Age of Silence by Sara Paretsky
In a departure from her usual fiction and mystery books, Paretsky turns her pen to her childhood and the significant events that shaped her writing. It’s fascinating stuff. Her eccentric parents moved their family to a secluded part of Lawrence, … Continue reading
