Book 24 Dec 2007 10:08 pm
Reviews for Something to Blog About!
Something to Blog about, my friend Shana’s book, has been reviewed!!!
Over here at Arm Chair Interviews, there is a very nice and positive review. I shall cut and paste for any linkaphobes in the audience.
Something to BLOG About
by Shana Norris
Published by Amulet Books (February 2008)Click on book
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at Amazon.comReviewed by Andrea Sisco
Shana Norris’ debut novel, Something to BLOG About, melds blogging and narrative–and the result is a cute and unique look at teens on their own turf. Norris gives the reader everything: boys, blogs, a nasty bully, a dating mom and an insecure heroine.
Libby (not Elizabeth) Fawcett’s decision to start a secret blog (meant for her eyes only) chronicles the happy, sad and mundane emotions and experiences of our misunderstood and occasionally clumsy heroine.
What could be more embarrassing than starting your hair on fire in chemistry class? Having your heartthrob, Seth Jacobs witness the entire tragic event. Could life get any worse? It could if your mother happens to be dating the father of your arch enemy, Angel Rivera. And how do you help your best guy friend (who is also your cousin) with his love life when you can’t manage your own? It’s a good bet you’d stop him from sending his secret love a HUGE bouquet of flowers that she’s sure to hate.
Writing in her online blog keeps Libby focused and sane (along with running). But through a series of events the blog finds its way to school and Libby wonders how she’s ever going to recover from the humiliation of everyone knowing her innermost thoughts.
Something to BLOG About has several things going for it. First, it’s fun, fast-paced and true to the teenage life. Second it is a book you can, without worry, allow your YA to read without concern that sex, drugs and mean-spirited kids will be encouraged.
Armchair Interviews says: It’s refreshing to read a young adult book that shares the teenager’s life with some humor and one that doesn’t encourage destructive behavior as the norm.
Author’s Web site: http://www.ShanaNorris.com
Like I said, a nice review. Makes me even MORE excited to be able to sell the book!!!
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