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Tuesday, June 9, 2015 8:38:48 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Great Book Trailers:
Faith said, "I Am Number Four by Pittacus LoreThe Book Thief by Marcus ZusakGo Set A Watchman by Harper Lee"
Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:10:33 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand:
Faith said, "What a sad, sad, book. Lex's brother commits suicide and nothing will ever be the same. Is there something she could have done to prevent this?To add to Lex's guilt, her brother reached out to her that awful night, and she didn't respond to..." more
Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:10:33 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Stronger Than You Know by Jolene Perry:
Faith said, "Fifteen-year-old Joy has had a terrible life. She lives with her abusive mother in a broken-down trailer. Her mother has various boyfriends come to stay with her and this leads to even more problems for Joy.Nothing in this novel is graphic, but I..." more
Saturday, February 21, 2015 10:16:32 PM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer:
Faith said, ""I was sent here because of a boy. His name was Reeve Maxfield, and I loved him and then he died, and almost a year passed and no one knew what to do with me. Finally it was decided that the best thing would be to send me here."So Belzhar begins..." more
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7:12:30 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Top Ten Clues You're Clueless by Liz Czukas:
Faith said, "Top Ten Reasons You Will Like This Book:10. You like to read humorous books. 9. You want to take a break from all the serious books you've been reading. 8. You have or know someone who has diabetes. 7. You are a fan..." more
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 7:12:30 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Surrounded by Sharks by Michael Northrop:
Faith said, "Davey and his family are on a long-awaited vacation on an island off the coast of Key West, Florida.Davey's favorite thing to do is read, and on the first day of vacation he wakes up early and without telling anyone heads to a quiet spot on a..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:34:16 PM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks:
Faith said, "Budo has existed for five years which is a very long time for an imaginary friend. Nine-year-old Max relies on Budo for many things and Budo helps Max both in school and at home. This very imaginative novel is told from Budo's point of view. We..." more
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 10:04:41 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper:
Faith said, "Melody has a photographic memory; she remembers everything she hears. She is insanely smart - the only thing is no one else knows. Melody can't speak, walk, or even eat on her own because she has cerebral palsy. Unfortunately, no one knows the..." more
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 7:26:41 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick:
Faith said, "Laureth's father has gone missing. He is not returning any of her texts, and her mother doesn't know where he is and doesn't seem to care. Laureth and her younger brother need to find him. The only clue they have is an email from a "Mr. Walker" who..." more
Thursday, October 23, 2014 10:51:02 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Maybe One Day by Melissa Kantor:
Faith said, "Calling all fans of The Fault in Our Stars ... you will love Maybe One Day!Olivia and Zoe are best friends. They attend high school and ballet school together and have plans to go to New York City to join a professional ballet company. Their plans..." more
Monday, October 6, 2014 8:07:37 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled The Night She Disappeared by April Henry:
Faith said, "Kayla, Gabie, and Drew all work at Pete's Pizza. One night Kayla goes on a delivery and doesn't come back. This novel becomes even more intense when we find out that the man who ordered the pizza asked if the girl with the Mini Cooper was delivering..." more
Monday, October 6, 2014 8:07:36 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Guitar Notes by Mary Amato:
Faith said, "Tripp and Lyla are about as different as two people can get. Tripp uses the practice room to escape from his home life as he pours everything he has into the guitar. Perfect Lyla must share the practice room with Tripp on even days. She is a..." more
Friday, October 3, 2014 9:19:25 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld:
Faith said, "Darcy is just 18 years old and a writer. Her novel is actually getting published! When she moves to New York instead of attending college, her parents are concerned but allow her to go and live on the advance money from her publisher.The tag-line on..." more
Monday, September 22, 2014 7:50:59 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare:
Faith said, "This is going to be a big one - this book was great!Callum Hunt does NOT want to be a magician. Call's mother and father were both mages, but his mother is dead and his father both hates and fears magic. When Callum turns 12 he is required to..." more
Monday, September 22, 2014 7:50:59 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled The Final Four by Paul Volponi:
Faith said, "March Madness has begun! Michigan is heavily favored to win, but Troy State has heart.The entire book takes place in the time span of a single game. As the announcer does his exciting play-by-play throughout the game, the back..." more
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:10:41 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled The Crossover by Kwame Alexander:
Faith said, "Josh and Jordan play basketball. And they are GOOD! Their father was once a pro basketball player so perhaps it's in their genes. Unfortunately, there is something wrong with their father but the boys don't exactly know what.This novel is told in..." more
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:10:41 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall:
Faith said, "Very different novel told from SEVEN different points of view!"The creative writing teacher, the delivery guy, the local Starbucks baristas, his best friend, her roommate, and the squirrel in the park all have one thing in common—they believe..." more
Monday, September 15, 2014 8:52:37 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde:
Faith said, "Can a twelve-year-old boy really change the world? Tevor is one of the few students in his class who accepts the teacher's extra credit assignment to come up with a big idea that will change the world for the better.Trevor's plan is simple: he will..." more
Monday, September 15, 2014 6:00:36 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancy:
Faith said, "Coming on Tuesday, September 16. Two copies will be available in our media center. The Infinite Sea will also be on our school Kindles!"
Thursday, September 11, 2014 7:08:22 PM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Push Girl by Chelsie Hill & Jessica Love:
Faith said, " This is a very inspiring story that is loosely based on the life of one of the authors.Kara is a popular junior in high school who is dating the captain of the water polo team. She is a shoo-in to become this year's Homecoming Queen. But..." more
Thursday, September 11, 2014 4:18:22 PM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Dreamsleeves by Coleen Murtagh Paratore:
Faith said, "Aislinn lives in a dysfunctional family. She takes care of her younger siblings all summer while her mother and father work. Although Aislinn is just twelve years old, she realizes her father is an alcoholic who is drinking more and more. Although..." more
Monday, August 25, 2014 11:45:19 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson:
Faith said, "Emily and Sloane have their summer all planned. They are dating best friends, are planning on getting a summer job in the same place, and have plans to just do a lot of hanging out and having fun.But at the beginning of summer Sloane disappears and..." more
Thursday, July 3, 2014 4:18:27 PM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled We Were Liars by E. Lockhart:
Faith said, "Wow, I read this book a week ago, and I'm still thinking about it. It's not action-packed, but if you like a book that makes you think (and messes with your mind), you'll love this one. The ending was jaw-dropping and shocking. I was stunned! The..." more
Thursday, July 3, 2014 4:18:27 PM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled to all the boys I've loved before by Jenny Han:
Faith said, "By the author of The Summer I Turned Pretty (which I also really enjoyed)If you are looking for a great summer read, look no further! I loved everything about this book and read it in two days. I know many girls will pick this book up and..." more
Monday, August 31, 2015 7:53:29 AM
Faith Miller wrote a blog post titled Good-bye and Thank You:
Faith said, "I wanted to write one last post thanking you all for your support over the last nine years of writing this blog. I wrote my first post right after I became a middle school media specialist because I knew if I wanted to get my students excited about..." more