May 2, 2009 I found it very hard to critique this story--set in 16th century Spain--about a girl named Estrella who discovers that her family are secret Jews.
May 2, 2009 The best word I can come up with for this book is refreshing. It follows a girl named Dorothy from nine onwards as she grows up in the early 80's.
May 2, 2009 This book should be retitled: How to Write Good Teen Characters. The three protagonist's voices really shine, and all of them are complex and totally believable.
And that's what they always remind me of, those people who start telling you conspiracy theories or ranting about politics the moment you begin a conversation with them.
It's interesting to see how d
Part of the reason I'm aiming for 2000 is because my family might not let me hide away and write over Thanksgiving break, so I'm giving myself a cushion.
