http://www.alexflinn.com/html/akissintime.html
About the story |
Talia, an 18th century European princess + Jack, a 21st century American teen = a new twist on an old fairytale. Is Talia destined to touch a spindle and sleep for centuries? Is Jack destined to be the one to awaken her? |
My opinion |
The fairytale may be well known, but the outcome is very original. Talia and Jack trade off the telling of their side of the story, which gives the reader both perspectives and the need to find out how it ends. A great story I would recommend. |
Book Title |
A Kiss in Time |
Author |
Alex Flinn |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
HarperTeen |
Copyright Date |
2009 |
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http://www.alexflinn.com/html/breathingunderwater.html
About the story |
Nick is one of the 'cool' crowd at his school, but none of them know his background. Nick loves Caitlin and she loves him, so he can't understand why she got so upset because he slapped her. After Caitlin files a restraining order, the judge orders Nick to participate in an anger management class and to keep a journal. Will Nick come to grips with what he's done and why he's no longer part of the 'cool' crowd? |
My opinion |
WOW, a very tough subject to cover, but the author does a great job of giving the reader the story from Nick's perspective. |
Book Title |
Breathing Underwater |
Author |
Alex Flinn |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
HarperTempest |
Copyright Date |
2001 |
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http://www.alexflinn.com/html/diva.html
About the story |
This is Caitlin's story after she breaks up with Nick. She never felt like she fit in with Nick's crowd - she had been invisible before Nick started dating her. She wants to move on with her life and decides she needs to make a change. Will she have enough self confidence to transfer to the Miami High School for the Performing Arts? Will she find her inner Diva and let her shine? |
My opinion |
Another powerful story about a victims road to recovery. |
Book Title |
Diva: A Novel |
Author |
Alex Flinn |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
HarperTempest |
Copyright Date |
2008 |
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http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/f/alex-flinn/cloaked.htm
About the story |
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My opinion |
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Book Title |
Cloaked |
Author |
Alex Flinn |
Illustrator |
None |
Publisher |
HarperTeen |
Copyright Date |
2011 |
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