Comments on: 42 Miles by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:55:18 +0000

There is a book with a similar plot called “Three Names for Katherine” by Shirley Sargent. It’s OOP, of course, but if you ever see it you should grab it. It’s one of my favorites.

By: Kari

Kari — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:17:14 +0000

Ha, this is how I feel about my life and I’m 24! I’ve never attempted a free verse knowledge. I can’t really handle about 97% of poetry, so I’m thinking it might not work too well with me…

By: Becky at One Literature Nut

Becky at One Literature Nut — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:16:14 +0000

I love free verse novels! I guess it doesn’t hurt that teen readers actually like them (even though they don’t admit it at the time). Thanks for pointing this one out. I’ll have to put this on my teacher list of books that are in this style. Thanks!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:28:23 +0000

Interesting premise, but I’ve never had good luck with free verse novels.

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:32:07 +0000

This sounds sooo good and definitely a great book that I could read out loud to my students! The excerpt you shared is really touching, and although unfortunate, something that I know many kids can relate to.

By: Lenore

Lenore — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:59:59 +0000

I just recently read my first verse novel (Ellen Hopkins’ Tricks) and I have to say I like them way more than I thought I would.