Sunday, February 7, 2010

In My Mailbox #28

In My Mailbox brought to you by The Story Siren

Bought:
The Mysterious Benedict Society
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma
all by Trenton Lee Stewart
Dozens of children respond to this peculiar ad in the newspaper and are then put through a series of mind-bending tests, which readers take along with them. Only four children-two boys and two girls-succeed. Their challenge: to go on a secret mission that only the most intelligent and inventive children could complete. To accomplish it they will have to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. But what they'll find in the hidden underground tunnels of the school is more than your average school supplies. So, if you're gifted, creative, or happen to know Morse Code, they could probably use your help.

By The Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead - Julie Anne Peters
Daelyn’s been the victim of bullying throughout her life and now she’s simply counting down the days until she can commit her final act on Earth. It’s destiny that she finds a Web site to help her in her quest. She has the motive, the means, and the determination. Then she meets this boy, Santana, who makes her examine her choice of death over life. But is he too late to save her? And is she too damaged to save him?

Chasing Brooklyn - Lisa Schroeder
Restless souls and empty hearts.
Brooklyn can't sleep. Her boyfriend, Lucca, died only a year ago, and now her friend Gabe has just died of an overdose. Every time she closes her eyes, Gabe's ghost is there waiting for her. She has no idea what he wants or why it isn't Lucca visiting her dreams.
Nico can't stop. He's always running, trying to escape the pain of losing his brother, Lucca. But when Lucca's ghost begins leaving messages, telling Nico to help Brooklyn, emotions come crashing to the surface.
As the nightmares escalate and the messages become relentless, Nico reaches out to Brooklyn. But neither of them can admit that they're being haunted. Until they learn to let each other in, not one soul will be able to rest.


What did everyone else get?

5 comments:

  1. Great books you got this week. Chasing Brooklyn looks really interesting. Hope you enjoy reading all your books.

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  2. Awesome books! I REALLY want to Chasing Brooklyn because I've heard it's amazing, and I'll be looking forward to hear what you think about By the Time You Read This, I'll Be Dead. Happy reading! :D

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  3. Chasing Brooklyn and By The Time You Read This both sound so great! :]

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  4. First those sound like really great books!
    Second when you say "in my mailbox" did you actually get books sent to review? How does one start doing that? I'd love to start reviewing more books.

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