Genre: Young Adult

Review: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

Review: The Secret of Shadow Ranch

While visiting Shadow Ranch, with her friends Bess and George, (surprise surprise) a mystery turns up. The ranch is supposedly haunted by the outlaw Dirk Valentine, who died leaving a hidden treasure to his sweetheart said to be on the property of Shadow Ranch. Not only does Nancy take this case but also a young […]

Posted November 19, 2012 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Little House in the Big Woods

Little House in the Big Woods

  I first read the Little House books when I was seven and became a main staple on my bookshelf until I was thirteen,reading them (particularly this one) from cover to cover until they had to be thrown away; but I could recite them from heart anyway… In elementary school we practiced in the D.E.A.R. […]

Posted February 22, 2012 by Whitney in Review / 9 Comments
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Review: What Janie Found

Review: What Janie Found

At the end of The Voice on the Radio Reeve’s lawyer sister Lizzie divulges that Hannah died five years ago.  So really, I’d like to know who is receiving these checks.  Anyway, why wouldn’t Reeve just tell Janie this and save them all the trouble.  I know why, because a) Janie wouldn’t listen and b) […]

Posted December 5, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Review: The Voice on the Radio

Review: The Voice on the Radio

The Voice on the Radio could have come off like a rehash of The Face on the Milk Carton, but it didn’t, I was riveted once again.  Janie’s story was told in a new refreshing voice as fascinating as it was the first time.  Although, I had a hard time getting past what a prick […]

Posted December 4, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Review: Whatever Happened to Janie?

Review: Whatever Happened to Janie?

The Springs, are decent people who had the worst luck fall upon them, obviously after hearing their daughter is alive and well welcome her back with open arms.  Unfortunately, Janie is unwilling to accept these changes and chooses to live in her seemingly perfect past. Most of the story revolves around Janie’s adjustment, and whenever […]

Posted December 2, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Book Review: The Face on the Milk Carton

Book Review: The Face on the Milk Carton

Like all books or movies that have a tragic ending the story begins with Janie Johnson having a perfect life, loving friends and family, good grades and a crush on the boy next door.  All around Janie comes off as the average “girl next door”.  But her world comes crashing down when lactose intolerant Janie […]

Posted November 17, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 5 Comments
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Review: Bright Young Things

Review: Bright Young Things

What was the first thing I thought of while starting this book, prohibition, flappers, the bob?  No, no and no, the first thing that came to mind was Micheal Jackson’s PYT Pretty Young Thing — and I’m not even a fan! Cordelia starts off as a runaway bride from a small town in Ohio who […]

Posted July 23, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Review: Splendor

Review: Splendor

Overall, I enjoyed The Luxe series but even after a week to reflect on the conclusion I’m still unsure how I feel about it. But one thing I have agreed upon is the universal theme of unrequited love. No matter how you spin it the ending of the Diana/Henry romance will satisfy a very small […]

Posted July 20, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment
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Book Review: The Wide Window

Book Review: The Wide Window

After their uncle’s death the Baudelaires are moved to their Aunt Josephine’s who lives on the top of a cliff looking down on the sea.  She is scared of everything including the water below her home.  Soon after being intrusted to Josephine’s care she becomes infatuated with a pirate by the name of Captain Sham.  […]

Posted July 17, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Book Review: The Reptile Room

Book Review: The Reptile Room

After an adult finally realizes what an unsuitable guardian Count Olaf is (but only after he attempted to marry Violet).  The children go to stay with Uncle Monty herpetologist, but guess who’s coming to dinner? and it’s not Sidney Poitier.  Count Olaf returns hunting the children as Stephano, Uncle Monty’s new assistant with another attempt […]

Posted July 16, 2011 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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