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Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:24:04 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Crash by Jerry Spinelli:
Ashley said, "Crash by Jerry SpinelliMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThis is a good coming of age story for middle school students. John Coogan, "Crash," is a seventh grade athlete who begins the story as a very self-centered person. As the book progresses, he is forced -..." more
Monday, November 14, 2011 7:49:27 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Just Ella by Margaret Peterson Haddix:
Ashley said, "Just Ella by Margaret Peterson HaddixMy rating: 3 of 5 starsJust Ella is Margaret Peterson Haddix's version of the Cinderella story after the ball and without the magic. I really liked Haddix's character development. Ella is a strong female..." more
Friday, November 11, 2011 8:25:22 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke:
Ashley said, "Igraine the Brave by Cornelia FunkeMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI have always loved Cornelia Funke's work. Igraine the Brave is unlike any of the other books I have read by Funke. It is written for younger readers than her typical target audience. The..." more
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 8:25:13 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes:
Ashley said, "Tales of the Madman Underground: An Historical Romance 1973 by John BarnesMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI really love this story. The madmen are a fascinating group of people. I enjoyed reading about the different lives of the students in this book. This..." more
Monday, November 7, 2011 9:01:47 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins:
Ashley said, "Criss Cross by Lynne Rae PerkinsMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI hate to admit that it took me almost half of this book to figure out who all of the characters were and be able to actually follow the plot. I did enjoy getting to know the characters, but I..." more
Friday, November 4, 2011 1:32:10 PM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Dear John by Nicholas Sparks:
Ashley said, "Dear John by Nicholas SparksMy rating: 3 of 5 starsDear John is a pretty typical Nicholas Sparks book. It has the standard love story and illness combination. I have to say it wasn't my favorite book by Nicholas Sparks. I thought some of the aspects..." more
Monday, July 25, 2011 6:32:01 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot:
Ashley said, "Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg CabotMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI tend to read mostly mid grade or young adult books, but this title was in the adult section. It is by Meg Cabot, who writes many young adult books like the Princess Diaries series. I haven't..." more
Friday, July 22, 2011 8:27:34 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled The Door To Time By Michael Merryweather:
Ashley said, "The Door To Time by Michael MerryweatherMy rating: 2 of 5 starsThis book was written for a mid grade audience and for that group it might work well. I hate to criticize authors in my blog, but I did not really like this book. For me, there was too..." more
Monday, July 18, 2011 12:09:26 PM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Wish by Alexandra Bullen:
Ashley said, "Wish by Alexandra BullenMy rating: 4 of 5 starsAlexandra Bullen's writing style reminds me of Meg Cabot. Wish was her first book. Her second book, Wishful Thinking, seems to have the same magical element to it. She is a very talented author, and I..." more
Friday, July 15, 2011 11:26:45 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Savvy by Ingrid Law:
Ashley said, "Savvy by Ingrid LawMy rating: 4 of 5 starsIngrid Law uses the "everyone wishes they could wake up and be someone else" theory for this book. The characters in the world she has created have a special talent that appears on their thirteenth birthday...." more
Monday, July 11, 2011 9:52:23 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs Basil E Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg:
Ashley said, "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI don't know how I managed to go so long without reading this book. I really enjoyed it. Two kids run away in style and stay at the museum. Then, there is a..." more
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 10:10:30 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter:
Ashley said, "I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally CarterMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI enjoyed reading this story. It started off a little slow and perhaps with too much explaining, but picked up fairly quickly. The main characters were..." more
Monday, July 4, 2011 11:18:28 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Ida B...and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World!:
Ashley said, "Ida B. . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World by Katherine HanniganMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI loved this book. It reminded me of Kate DiCamillo's writing. Ida B is a wonderful, exciting character. She is easy..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:02:58 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Mocking Jay by Suzanne Collins:
Ashley said, "Mockingjay by Suzanne CollinsMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWorth the wait.Suzanne Collins did it again. Seldom do you find a sequel as good as the first, but this trilogy ends as strongly as it began. The characters are still growing, and the plot is still..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:02:58 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Reckless by Cornelia Funke:
Ashley said, "Reckless by Cornelia FunkeMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI really should have reviewed this book back when I read it. Some of the details are fuzzy now. It is a good book. Cornelia Funke doesn't disappoint. But it isn't my favorite book she has written. A..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:02:58 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham:
Ashley said, "Shark Girl by Kelly BinghamMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe only complaint I have about this book is that I thought it was an autobiography until very late, possibly the afterward. It is a quick read told in a series of poems, letters, and journal..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:02:58 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah:
Ashley said, "Firefly Lane by Kristin HannahMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI don't usually read "adult books," but Firefly Lane came highly recommended by a friend and I passed it along to my mother after I read it. She enjoyed it too. It is a beautiful story of a..." more
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 12:59:01 PM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled A New Beginning:
Ashley said, " Well, my divorce is final. Really it has been for almost three months now, but it is just sinking in. I am ready now to start picking up the pieces and moving forward. I have new goals and hope to be blogging much more frequently now...." more
Monday, January 31, 2011 5:03:16 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Frozen in Time:
Ashley said, "I prefer to avoid discussing private matters, especially on a blog, but I need to explain my long absence. On March first, 2011, I will be divorced. My supportive, loving husband and I have been separated for close to two years now. At first, it..." more
Monday, April 5, 2010 8:15:38 PM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled When life gets tough, the tough get a puppy:
Ashley said, "My life is totally crazy between two kids, two dogs, and the cat. I was feeling overwhelmed with the house, the kids, homeschooling, bills, writing, and everything else; so I adopted a puppy. Yes, too much on the plate so I added something new...." more
Thursday, April 1, 2010 11:36:47 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled Life Interrupts:
Ashley said, "I dream of being a writer. I love to make jewelry. At times, I wish I could pursue those dreams fulltime, but life gets in the way. I hate to admit I haven’t read anything this week and I haven’t written much. The weather is beautiful. Spring..." more
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 7:44:33 AM
Ashley McCollum commented on Tim Davis's Profile:
Ashley said, "I am not really sure. I write children's books, am a member of SCBWI, and have visited the local SCWW chapter. You had sent a friend invitation. I assumed it was because we both write, so I accepted it. However, it is possible we have not yet met."
Friday, November 18, 2011 8:36:09 AM
Ashley McCollum wrote a blog post titled 24 Girls in 7 Days by Alex Bradley:
Ashley said, "24 Girls in 7 Days by Alex BradleyMy rating: 3 of 5 starsThis book was humorous yet insightful. It is a perfect example of a person thinking they really want something until they actually get it. Jack Grammar is a senior without a prom date or much..." more