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Welcome to Lit's Blog, where all things literary are fair game! As a middle school Language Arts teacher, one of the many things I'll be using this forum for is to share my opinions on books, both Young Adult, and otherwise, that I've recently read, and hope that you'll jump into the fray with your thoughts, as well! Please visit often, as I'll be adding regularly. Just scan the titles of each blog for the book's name, and let me know what you think!

(Parents: At the end of each blog, you'll find a "book rating", based upon the MPAA ratings (see link entitled "MPAA Ratings Guide"). Since I generally try to read whatever the kids seem to be reading, and encourage my students to read a wide menu of texts, do not be surprised if you see an "R" rating on a title, or two. I will do my best to be as accurate as possible - HOWEVER, this rating is intended only as a guide. Ultimately, it is your decision as to whether your child should read the titles listed, or not.)

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Incantation, by Alice Hoffman


I love it when authors sneak in history while telling a fantastic story! Set in the 1500s in Madrigal, Spain, we are given a glimpse into the lives of the Conversos, Jews who had converted to Christianity to avoid persecution during the Spanish Inquisition. Told in the voice of Estrella (a.k.a. Raven), Hoffman skillfully spins a tale of fierce loyalty, the importance of family, and most of all, the necessity of staying true to oneself, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable uncertainty and danger. An absolute MUST READ! G
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Grendel said...

This sounds like my kind of book. I am putting it on my Books to Read list--way at the top!

July 29, 2008 at 3:59 PM

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