It's taken me a couple of days to be able to sit down and write my review of Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly, simply because I've spent the time since finishing the book mulling it over in my head. Revolution is one of those books that sticks with you. Even if it doesn't change you inherently,... Continue Reading →
Besides being just a great & riveting book to read, Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly is also loaded with lots of material that can be tied into the classroom. It's already full of discussion topics perfect for the English classroom (see the reader's guide we featured yesterday for ideas) -- but there are other subjects that... Continue Reading →
Besides being just a great & riveting book to read, Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly is also loaded with lots of material that can be tied into the classroom. It's already full of discussion topics perfect for the English classroom (see the reader's guide we featured yesterday for ideas) -- but there are other subjects that... Continue Reading →
One of the central concepts in the Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush series is that of Cheshvan, which according to Patch, is the only time a fallen angel can inhabit the body of a nephilim vassal. What is Cheshvan? It's a month in the Hebrew calendar that falls around October-November. It usually has 29 days, but... Continue Reading →
One of the central concepts in the Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush, Hush series is that of Cheshvan, which according to Patch, is the only time a fallen angel can inhabit the body of a nephilim vassal. What is Cheshvan? It's a month in the Hebrew calendar that falls around October-November. It usually has 29 days, but... Continue Reading →
Over the past two weeks, we have focused on two writer friendly websites: YALITCHAT and QUERYTRACKER.com. This week we continue our look at sites that offer helpful advice to aspiring writers by taking a look at Guide to Literary Agents. Inspired by The Guide to Literary Agents, a compilation book containing list after list of... Continue Reading →
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly is chock-full of great topics that can be used in the classroom in various subjects (more on that tomorrow) -- but the text alone offers plenty to discuss. Lucky for us, the folks at Random House have put together a superb Teacher's/Reader's Guide for Revolution to help get you started. The... Continue Reading →
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly is chock-full of great topics that can be used in the classroom in various subjects (more on that tomorrow) -- but the text alone offers plenty to discuss. Lucky for us, the folks at Random House have put together a superb Teacher's/Reader's Guide for Revolution to help get you started. The... Continue Reading →
Yahoo! has debuted the trailer for a new movie adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, Jane Eyre ... and I have to confess, I'm totally digging it. Now, let me explain. When I read Jane Eyre in 10th grade I absolutely hated it. I still sort of have no love for that book. The only... Continue Reading →
Yahoo! has debuted the trailer for a new movie adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel, Jane Eyre ... and I have to confess, I'm totally digging it. Now, let me explain. When I read Jane Eyre in 10th grade I absolutely hated it. I still sort of have no love for that book. The only... Continue Reading →
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