Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
The Book of One Hundred Truths
Thirteen year old Thea is visiting her grandparents at the beach in New Jersey for part of the summer. Her parents have given her a notebook in which she is to write one hundred truths while she is there. In this story lies come easily, but the truth is harder - a life lesson for many young teens. This novel by Julie Schumacher won the Minnesota Book Award in 2007.
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