Bone Jack by Sara Crowe is not only a wonderful ghost story, but also an insightful portrayal of how folklore and superstition can trouble the human soul.
Author: Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison
Dr. Jen Harrison provides writing and research services as the CEO of Read.Write.Perfect. She completed her Ph.D. in Children’s and Victorian Literature at Aberystwyth University in Wales, in the UK. After a brief spell in administration, Jen then trained as a secondary school English teacher and worked for several years teaching Secondary School English, working independently as a private tutor of English, and working in nursery and primary schools. She has been an editor for the peer-reviewed journal of children’s literature, Jeunesse, and has published academic work on children’s non-fiction, YA speculative fiction, and the posthuman.
Nowhere Near You is not only a gripping and action-filled adventure, it is also a rich and multi-textured language experience.
The Edge of Everything tempers an absorbing romantic plotline with gritty realism and characters who sign with life.
Under Rose-Tainted Skies, by Louise Gornall, is touching, poignant, and funny.
The Radius of Us blends a heart-wrenching portrayal of real teen relationships with striking social commentary.
Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal is unconventional, crazy, and lovely. It beats any self-motivational or meditative text I have before encountered.
Life in a Fishbowl, by Len Vlahos, is a rollercoaster ride through human nature. Mixing pathos and humor, it is both enjoyable and inspirational to read.
How to Hang a Witch transforms the rich history of Salem into a story which is not only a gripping ghost thriller, but also an insightful exploration of family, history, and relationships.
How important is it to make sure that the dialogue in the books we recommend to children and young adults sings with originality and freshness?
For lovers of young adult dystopia, The Rains: A Novel, by Greg Hurwitz, is a must-read.