Spelldown
Okay, I will admit I totally loved this book, but then, I love words, and this book is full of long, interesting words. It is also full of a lovely heartfelt, yes, even exciting story of a girl living in the South in the '60s.Karlene Bridges is a smart girl. She is on the verge of being a full-fledged teenager, and a champion speller. Too bad her Dad is a drinker, and Mom must work all day doing back-breaking menial labor. At least she has an amazing (rich!) teacher who can help her to reach her goals, and a level headed (religious!) boy who kinda thinks she's hot.
There are several drawbacks with this novel. First, there is some jumping around in time that gets a bit confusing towards the end. The other problem is getting teens to read it, now that spelling bees feel overdone. I personally say Yay, but I look forward to other reviews.
--Edith
posted by Iris @ 2:49 PM
6 Comments
6 Comments:
I don't see this book anywhere on our list. Is it something you would like to nominate? If so, I'll add it.
Whoops, forgot to say that. Yes, I discovered it, and it is a teen novel published in 2007, so I do nominate it.
I've added it to the list; you'll see it next time I send out an update.
It didn't overwhelmingly "wow" me but it was good. MAYBE for me.
Was good but not great, don't know if it is award worthy. Maybe also.
I enjoyed the story. Seemed a littled disjointed. I would recommend it to some English classes, but not sure it is award worthy, but certainly better than many I have read. I too am a MAYE
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