Daily Archives: January 14, 2017


Novel:  Breaking Stalin’s Nose Author: Eugene Yelchin Target Audience: 9-12 years Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Year: 2011 Setting: Moscow; the late 1930’s (The Great Terror/Great Purge) A Favorite Quote: “The red color of the Pioneers scarf is the color of our Communist banner and represents blood spilled for the cause […]

Breaking Stalin’s Nose


Novel:  The Ethan I Was Before Author: Ali Standish Target Audience: 8-12; grades 3-7 Genre: Contemporary; Mystery Publication Year: 24 January 2017 Setting: primarily in Palm Knot, Georgia; set in the 2010’s A Favorite Quote: “Kids are strong,” he says. “Stronger than most adults think. You’ll be all right, Ethan.” […]

The Ethan I Was Before