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SpineOut : February 2011
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How to Ditch Your Fairy by Justine Larbalestier book trailer created by Mayrose and Bethany from Toorak College, Mt Eliza Victoria. Wings by Aprilynne Pike book trailer created by Lydia Pytches from Roseville College, Roseville NSW. A Small Free Kiss in the Dark book trailer created by Rosie Gresham from Roseville College, Roseville NSW. Click on the book covers to read the reviews! Chasing Odysseus S D Gentill S D Gentill takes the classic Odyssey, tweaks the perspective and produces an easy- read version of the epic. You get the same monsters and gods, but Odysseus is no longer the hero. Instead, he’s the bad guy who won’t own up to his treachery, choosing instead to blame local Herdsmen for the fall of Troy. Odysseus’s lie causes the death of many innocents, including Agelaus, a leader of the Herdsmen. His daughter and three sons set out to confront Odysseus. Pan, the god of the Herdsmen, provides a ship for their journey. This magical vessel takes direction from their unspoken thoughts. The pursuit of truth leads them on the same treacherous journey as Odysseus. Machaon, the oldest at 20, tries to keep his family safe while restoring the reputation of his people. Cadmus rarely thinks before diving in. The youngest, 10-year-old Hero, is a delicious mix of piety, fear and fury. She prays constantly to keep her brothers safe. Anyone who likes fantasy adventure will love the characters and unexpected twists of Chasing Odysseus. Ancient history buffs will revel in parallels between the original Odyssey and this tweaked version. Pantera Press $19.95 Reviewed by Jo Burnell our pick book trailers books What is Lisa Simpson reading? Click here to find out! Liam What is Liam, age 13, from Rosebank College, NSW, reading? Click here to find out! What , s hot in the Us? These are the top selling series for YAs in the USA at the moment. Anyone see a theme here? 1 ‘The Hunger Games’ by Suzanne Collins. In a dystopian society a girl fights for survival on live TV. 2 ‘House of Night’ by P C Cast and Kristin Cast. Vampires in school. 3‘Twilight Saga’ by Stephenie Meyer. Vampires and werewolves in school. 4‘Vampire Academy’ by Richelle Mead. Undead boarding school. read about the author read the first chapter watch the trailer
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