Tag Archives: mental illness
Nerds Heart YA: ‘Lost’ vs. ‘Rowan The Strange’
Meg: OK, Nicole. Two great young adult novels. Two great main characters. I think I know what my pick is, but I’m reserving judgment until I hear you out. Do you know your pick for the Nerds Heart YA tournament? … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Rowan The Strange’ by Julie Hearn
In a classic case of don’t judge a book by its cover, Julie Hearn’s Rowan The Strange is a moving, emotional and unforgettable read centering around 13-year-old Rowan Scrivener, a British teen battling “voices” in his head. It’s 1939 and … Continue reading
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