Tag: Macmillan Children’s Books

Review: Are You there GOD? It’s Me, MARGARET by Judy Bloom

Posted October 15, 2014 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Are You there GOD? It’s Me, MARGARET by Judy Bloom

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret by Judy Blume Published by Macmillan Genres: Children’s, Classic, Contemporary, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 185 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads The classic teen novel from bestselling and iconic author Judy Blume – now with a fantastic new look! Margaret Simon, almost twelve, likes long hair, tuna fish, the smell of rain, and things that are pink. She’s just moved from New York City to Farbook, New Jersey, and is anxious to fit in with her new friends—Nancy, Gretchen, and Janie. When they form a secret club to talk about private subjects like boys, bras, and getting their first periods, Margaret is happy to belong. But none of them can believe Margaret doesn’t have religion, and that she isn’t going to the Y or the Jewish Community Center. What they don’t know is Margaret has her own very special relationship with God. She […]

Review: The Rain by Virginia Bergin

Posted August 6, 2014 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: The Rain by Virginia Bergin

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Rain by Virginia Bergin Series: The Rain #1 on 17th July 2014 Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 386 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads It’s in the rain…and just one drop will kill you. They don’t believe it at first. Crowded in Zach’s kitchen, Ruby and the rest of the partygoers laugh at Zach’s parents’ frenzied push to get them all inside as it starts to drizzle. But then the radio comes on with the warning, “It’s in the rain! It’s fatal, it’s contagious, and there’s no cure.” Two weeks later, Ruby is alone. Anyone who’s been touched by rain or washed their hands with tap water is dead. The only drinkable water is quickly running out. Ruby’s only chance for survival is a treacherous hike across the country to find her father-if he’s even still alive. I was so excited by the blurb for this book […]