Thanks to everyone who sent such awesome recommendations!
Here's what I received:
a.. Janette Oke books
b.. Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen might be the ticket. It's very popular at my
school. It's told from alternating pov's, Bryce's and Julia's. They're seventh
graders who have known each other since second grade when Julia moves to the block
and immediately falls in love with Bryce. Very cute.
c.. Another popular book is Shug by Jenny Han. Two best friends watch the sun set
each night while eating cherry popsicles. One day, while watching the sun set, the
girl looks at the boy and instead of seeing her best friend, sees a romantic
possibility.
d.. The Heartland Set by Lauren Brooke
e.. Remember me to Harold Square by Paula Danziger (and its sequel, I imagine)
f.. North by night : a story of the Underground Railroad by Ayres
g.. "I'd Tell You I Love You but I'd Have to Kill You"
h.. The Vampire Diaries" by L.J. Smith
i.. recommend "Secret Letters from 0 to 10" by Susie Morgenstern.
j.. It's translated from the French, and is a lovely story -- kind of from the
boy's point of view, but terrific.
k.. Secret Language of Girls, by Frances O'Roark Dowell.
l.. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
m.. Sorcery and Cecelia or the enchanted chocolate pot by patricia wrede &
caroline stevermer (written in letters -- the writers co-authored it by sending
letters back and forth to each other, too -- great writing example -- kind of jane
austen meets j.k. rowling -- mystery, romance, historical genre-crossing great
story; there's also a sequel, where the two cousins end up married to their
paramours, tho' I heard it's not quite as good as the first)
n.. I had some sixth grade girls rediscover my ancient Betty Cavanna romances and
they loved them! Good thing I didn't discard them as too out-dated, I guess. The
Meg Cabot princess diary series is a big hit with this age group, too. If they
really want "intrigue" and they are good readers, they might try Sherwood Smith's
"Crown Duel" and "Court Duel". Similarly Cynthia Voigt's "Old Kingdom" series is
wonderfully exciting and romantic. Both Smith and Voigt are set in imaginary
kingdoms (not magical fantasy). Eloise McGraw has a wonderful romance set in
ancient Egypt called, "Mara, daughter of the Nile".
Julie Hoy (one of the tattooed ones! lol)
Librarian
Deanna Davenport Elementary School
Canutillo, TX
juliehoy@elp.rr.com
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