FlumeAward – The Death of Jason Porter Discussion page for The Death of Jayson Porter. Gritty novel describing a very miserable 16-year-old living in the projects in Bandon, (nicknamed A-Bandon) Florida. Every day Jayson fantasizes about jumping from the rail in the hall of his 18th floor apartment. This rail calls to him and seems …
FlumeAward – The Declaration Discussion page for The Declaration. Great book but it is on the Isinglass list. Sharon Taylor Weeks Public Library Greenland NH In the past, the selection committee has chosen to include titles that also appear on the Isinglass list. The committee recognizes that a book can appeal to both age groups. …
FlumeAward – The Boy in the Striped Pajamas I think this book sparks lots of discussion about the Holocaust and does it in a way that is not graphic but still very powerful. It deals with a point of view not often seen in books about this topic, the German side. It shows how some …
FlumeAward – The Caged Graves 12394044The Caged Graves by Dianne K. Salerni Brenda, from the Rye Public Library reported to me on this one. I haven’t read it, but wanted to make a notation of her comments. She said it is a historical fiction story told in an "old-fashioned" way. The story was very good, …
FlumeAward – The Calling The Calling by Kelly Armstrong This is listed as number two in a series; I only read a few pages but I don’t think it can stand alone. Caitlin, Bedford Public Library