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|title=In Darkness | |title=In Darkness | ||
|author=Nick Lake | |author=Nick Lake | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=An intense and affecting exploration of Haiti through the eyes of a boy in the present, caught in the rubble of the great quake, and a 19th century revolutionary leader. Gritty and real, full of cultural detail, this is a book not to miss. |
| − | An intense and affecting exploration of Haiti through the eyes of a boy in the present, caught in the rubble of the great quake, and a 19th century revolutionary leader. Gritty and real, full of cultural detail, this is a book not to miss. | + | |isbn=Lake_Darkness |
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|title=The Brides of Rollrock Island | |title=The Brides of Rollrock Island | ||
|author=Margo Lanagan | |author=Margo Lanagan | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=A haunting, vivid, earthy story of sea-wives from one of the most exciting young adult authors around. If you like your magic wild and dangerous and abandoned, don't miss it. |
| − | A haunting, vivid, earthy story of sea-wives from one of the most exciting young adult authors around. If you like your magic wild and dangerous and abandoned, don't miss it. | + | |isbn=Lanagan_Brides |
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|title=This Is Not Forgiveness | |title=This Is Not Forgiveness | ||
|author=Celia Rees | |author=Celia Rees | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=A dark and unsettling novel featuring three characters interconnected by more than just a love triangle, although it's that too. Tense and frightening, but beautiful at times, this thriller is something we didn't expect from Celia Rees. But we loved it. |
| − | A dark and unsettling novel featuring three characters interconnected by more than just a love triangle, although it's that too. Tense and frightening, but beautiful at times, this thriller is something we didn't expect from Celia Rees. But we loved it. | + | |isbn=1408817691 |
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|title=Dying to Know You | |title=Dying to Know You | ||
|author=Aidan Chambers | |author=Aidan Chambers | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=A wonderful book about friendship, words, and our deepest, most hidden selves. Elegant, precise prose and wonderful dialogue in which space has as much to say as words. This is a book to return to. Discerning readers will love it. |
| − | A wonderful book about friendship, words, and our deepest, most hidden selves. Elegant, precise prose and wonderful dialogue in which space has as much to say as words. This is a book to return to. Discerning readers will love it. | + | |isbn=0370332369 |
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|title=This Dark Endeavour | |title=This Dark Endeavour | ||
|author=Kenneth Oppel | |author=Kenneth Oppel | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=Superb prequel of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein, this is a fantastic read for everyone, not just fans of Gothic horror. Highly recommended. |
| − | Superb prequel of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein, this is a fantastic read for everyone, not just fans of Gothic horror. Highly recommended. | + | |isbn=0857560123 |
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|title=The Seeing | |title=The Seeing | ||
|author=Diana Hendry | |author=Diana Hendry | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=Menacing and atmospheric story with a little bit of the supernatural mixed in with a lot of real life tragedy. Set in post-war Britain, this story is short but beautifully formed. Highly recommended. |
| − | Menacing and atmospheric story with a little bit of the supernatural mixed in with a lot of real life tragedy. Set in post-war Britain, this story is short but beautifully formed. Highly recommended. | + | |isbn=037033213X |
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|title=Next | |title=Next | ||
|author=Keith Gray | |author=Keith Gray | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=After the success of Losing It, Keith Gray gets together with more leading writers for teens to create a volume of short stories about life after death. This slim volume offers romanticism, dark humour, religion, grief, nostalgia and comfort. |
| − | After the success of Losing It, Keith Gray gets together with more leading writers for teens to create a volume of short stories about life after death. This slim volume offers romanticism, dark humour, religion, grief, nostalgia and comfort. | + | |isbn=1849393001 |
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|title=Bringing the Summer | |title=Bringing the Summer | ||
|author=Julia Green | |author=Julia Green | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=Tender and absorbing and truthful, this story will appeal to a wide range of readers, especially the thoughtful, sensitive ones. Some will recognise Freya from an earlier book, Breathing Underwater. |
| − | Tender and absorbing and truthful, this story will appeal to a wide range of readers, especially the thoughtful, sensitive ones. Some will recognise Freya from an earlier book, Breathing Underwater. | + | |isbn=1408819589 |
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|title=The Ingo Chronicles: Stormswept | |title=The Ingo Chronicles: Stormswept | ||
|author=Helen Dunmore | |author=Helen Dunmore | ||
|rating=5 | |rating=5 | ||
| − | |summary= | + | |summary=Hooray! Ingo returns! New characters and a brand new introduction to Helen Dunmore's undersea world in a beautiful, magical story about history, music, and the special relationship between twins. |
| − | Hooray! Ingo returns! New characters and a brand new introduction to Helen Dunmore's undersea world in a beautiful, magical story about history, music, and the special relationship between twins. | + | |isbn=0007424922 |
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Latest revision as of 10:19, 1 February 2024
2012 was a great year for YA fiction. Here are Jill's favourites. Why not tell us about yours?
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Review ofIn Darkness by Nick LakeAn intense and affecting exploration of Haiti through the eyes of a boy in the present, caught in the rubble of the great quake, and a 19th century revolutionary leader. Gritty and real, full of cultural detail, this is a book not to miss. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Brides of Rollrock Island by Margo LanaganA haunting, vivid, earthy story of sea-wives from one of the most exciting young adult authors around. If you like your magic wild and dangerous and abandoned, don't miss it. Full Review |
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Review ofThis Is Not Forgiveness by Celia ReesA dark and unsettling novel featuring three characters interconnected by more than just a love triangle, although it's that too. Tense and frightening, but beautiful at times, this thriller is something we didn't expect from Celia Rees. But we loved it. Full Review |
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Review ofDying to Know You by Aidan ChambersA wonderful book about friendship, words, and our deepest, most hidden selves. Elegant, precise prose and wonderful dialogue in which space has as much to say as words. This is a book to return to. Discerning readers will love it. Full Review |
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Review ofThis Dark Endeavour by Kenneth OppelSuperb prequel of Mary Shelley's classic Frankenstein, this is a fantastic read for everyone, not just fans of Gothic horror. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Seeing by Diana HendryMenacing and atmospheric story with a little bit of the supernatural mixed in with a lot of real life tragedy. Set in post-war Britain, this story is short but beautifully formed. Highly recommended. Full Review |
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Review ofNext by Keith GrayAfter the success of Losing It, Keith Gray gets together with more leading writers for teens to create a volume of short stories about life after death. This slim volume offers romanticism, dark humour, religion, grief, nostalgia and comfort. Full Review |
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Review ofBringing the Summer by Julia GreenTender and absorbing and truthful, this story will appeal to a wide range of readers, especially the thoughtful, sensitive ones. Some will recognise Freya from an earlier book, Breathing Underwater. Full Review |
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Review ofThe Ingo Chronicles: Stormswept by Helen DunmoreHooray! Ingo returns! New characters and a brand new introduction to Helen Dunmore's undersea world in a beautiful, magical story about history, music, and the special relationship between twins. Full Review |
