Money Run

Money Run by Jack Heath

This is a fun YA thriller. The story is about two fifteen year old professional thieves, Ash and Benjamin. They begin their lives of thievery when Ash's home is burglarized and rather than calling the cops, she and Benjamin devise a plan to steel back her belongings. That is when they realize they have a knack for burglary and thus begin their life of crime.

In this book, Ash and Benjamin have devised a scheme to rob one of the wealthiest men in the country. This story takes place within a 24 hour period and during that time, Ash is chased by a killer, shot at, exposed to anthrax, flies a helicopter, and many other death defying escapes, meanwhile, Benjamin is in the background running technical support that saves the day on several occasions. This is a fast paced book with very engaging characters. Some of the scenarios are a little over the top, but it was a quick, fun read and I look forward to reading the next Jack Heath novel.

Great Reads For Girls

June - Great Read For Girls

For the month of June, our mother daughter book club will be discussing and doing activities about the book "True (sort of)" by Katherine Hannigan. As of today, there are still 4 spots available, so grab a copy, sign up and come join us! This activity will be on Thursday, June 6th at 7:00pm.

The Scorpio Races

This is one of the books that is a Young Adult Beehive Nominee for 2013-14 and is written by Maggie Stiefvater.

Some race to win. Others race to survive.

"It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line.
Some riders live.
Others die.
At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them.
Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn't given her much of a choice. So she enters the competition - the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen.
As she did in her bestselling Shiver trilogy, author Maggie Stiefvater takes us to the breaking point, where both love and life meet their greatest obstacles, and only the strong of heart can survive. The Scorpio Races is an unforgettable reading experience."

Although this book is a little slow to begin, I did enjoy reading it. It did get a "mature reader" star by the Children's Literature Association Of Utah, probably because it does take about blood and gets a little grisly at some points.