The Friday 56 is a weekly blog meme hosted by Freda’s Voice. Join us every Friday and share an excerpt from a book you’re been reading.
Rules:
*Grab a book, any book.
*Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.
*Find any sentence (or a few, just don’t spoil it) that grab you.
*Post it.
*Add your (url) post here in Linky. Add the post url, not your blog url. It’s that simple.
**Be sure to leave a link to your Friday 56 post in the comments!**
“Is finding your father what you really want?”
“It really is,” Pram said confidently.
“What if–” Clarence paused, like he was trying to find a way to be tactful. “Well, what exactly are you expecting when you find him? You said he was a sailor. What if he lives on the ocean?”
“I think living on the ocean might be fun.” Pram shrugged. “If he wanted me, I’d like to travel with him.”
A Curious Tale of the In-Between is Lauren DeStefano’s first middle grade novel and I thought it was fantastic. It was the final book I picked up for October and it was spooktacular.
From my review:
“Pram Bellamy was born an orphan. The unusual circumstances surrounding her birth have produced a peculiar gift, for eleven-year-old Pram can see ghosts. Growing up with two practical aunts, she has learned to keep this talent a secret. When Pram meets Clarence, a boy seeking his mother’s ghost, she must decide if she should continue to keep her ability hidden. Meanwhile, someone else has become aware of Pram’s gift and is desperate to use her for their own twisted gain.” See my full review here.
I’ve been seriously considering this. Great review. 🙂
Check out my Friday 56 (With Book Beginnings).
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I highly recommend it, it was delightful. Thank you!
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How do I know this author’s name? This is her first Middle grade book. Did she write for younger or older kids?
My Friday Quotes,
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She’s written a couple of YA series, so that’s probably where you’ve heard her name.
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That cover is pretty creepy. Sounds really intriguing.
My Friday: Marie @ Pages to Explore
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It’s a little unnerving, but the ghosts in this one aren’t too scary.
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That cover would have terrified me when I was in middle school. Sounds interesting though so I will have to watch for it at the library. Happy Friday!
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Haha, I think I would have been intrigued by it. Yes, do check it out! Thank you.
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I should read more middle grade stuff. Who says I have to grow up? Great quote 🙂
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Oh, I love middle grade books, they are often full of charm. Let me know if you’re looking for any recs.
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Ooh this sounds really interesting! I need to read more middle grade so I’ll be picking this up 😀
Enchanted by YA: http://enchantedbyya.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/ya-shot-wrap-up-haul.html
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I’m glad to hear it and I’d love to hear what you think!
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I love the cover and the excerpts…I don’t usually read MG books, but when they are special…then all bets are off.
Here’s mine: “THE ACCIDENT SEASON”
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Agreed, there are some really special MG books out there.
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I wasn’t a huge fan of her Wither trilogy but this sounds like it could be great!
http://dualreads.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/friday-reads-6th-november-2015.html
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I only read the first book and wasn’t a fan either. I also didn’t really enjoy Perfect Ruin, but it’s definitely worth giving her books another shot with this one.
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Sounds like a fascinating story. I like the dialogue in the excerpt.
My Friday post features a book for 10 to 15 year olds: HOOT.
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It’s a very interesting read, glad to hear you like the dialogue.
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I’ve heard of this author before but I haven’t read any of her books, but this one does sound interesting. 😀
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Of all her books I’ve read, this is by far my favorite.
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I haven’t heard of this book before. It sound like something my students would enjoy. I have Soundless by Richelle Mead this week. Happy reading!
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I’m sure they would enjoy it! Thanks so much.
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Oh, that definitely pulled me into the story. I have so many questions now.
Happy weekend!
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I’m glad the 56 pulled you in. Happy weekend to you!
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