Books by Steven Herrick
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review 1: This was really different for a novel in verse. I would say that it would be high school age to adult. Basically a coming of age novel with a murder mystery thrown in. This is the story of life in a small coal mining town and the men and their children who live there. It seem...
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review 1: And here is Steven Herrick's Achilles heel: using John Green characters prototypes. And as if to add salt to the wound, the setting is, of course, a road trip. There are times when I give stories/authors a chance even though even after a couple of chapters I still haven't gone WO...
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review 1: What an awful title and unfortunate cover art for a pretty spectacular collection of poems. What's up with teen books and 3-item list titles, anyway? This book (at least the edition I just read) sells itself as a teen boy coming of age book- and it is, but it is so much more than...
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review 1: This book was not for me, though I don't think it was a bad book. The characters were relatable with James, a man finally leaving the nest and Sophie, a somewhat wild and rebellious girl who lives her life on her own terms. However, I can't say I ever really liked either of them....
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review 1: This is a very beautiful verse novel that uses simple language features to address the complexities of being in Year Six. It touches on elements of kindness, friendship, families, grief, joy and growing up! A worthwhile read for a teacher, a relevant read for a child and an enjoy...