Reading Abounds

Title: Paper Valentine Author: Brenna Yovanoff Perma-Bound Catalogue #: 67784 Description: Followed everywhere by the ghost of her recently deceased best friend, Hannah investigates the serial murders of young girls in her community. Rubric Rating: Level 3: Laud It Why I read it: I have to admit it was all the cover art that drew me into this novel. Lori's Notes:  Hannah is still dealing with the death of her best friend Lillian.  Which would be difficult anyway, except Lillian keeps haunting her.  Showing up in her bedroom, sitting on the tv, following her around town.  It's very hard for Hannah to sort out her feelings while Lillian continuously runs commentary on her entire life.  Worse, there is a serial killer in Ludlow, killing girls in the community, meaning Hannah and her little sister Ariel could be in danger.   When the ghosts of the dead girls start appearing to Hannah, giving her clues to their murder, Hannah has no choice but to g...

Title: Jake and Lily Author: Jerry Spinelli Perma-Bound Catalogue #: 70436 Description:   Jake and Lily are twins and have always felt the same, like two halves of one person, but the year they turn eleven and Jake begins hanging out with Bump Stubbins, everything changes. Rubric Rating: Level 4: Love It Why I Read It: After previewing the first chapter I was intrigued by the dual narrative between Jake and Lily. Lori's Notes:  Jake and Lily are twins.  On their 6th birthday they wake up holding hands standing on the train station platform.  (They were born on a train).  It's then that they realize they have what they call "Goombla."  They know what the other is thinking or feeling  even if they're in danger.  The year they turn 11, Jake starts hanging out with Bump Stubbins.  A neighbourhood boy Lily does not like at all.  Lily starts to feel left behind and a little lost not having her brother with her, and is terrified t...