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Book 990: The Farwalker’s Quest

By Val, on July 18th, 2011%

Title: The Farwalker’s Quest
Author: Joni Sensel
Publishing Info: Bloomsbury USA Children’s (February 2010)
Pages: 372 (hardcover)
Genre: Fantasy, Middle Grade (young YA)
Awards: 2009 Cybils Award Finalist, Bank Street College 2010 “Best Book”
Review Copy: Hardcover copy checked out from KCLS

Why did I read this book?
It’s been on my list for a while; couldn’t tell you why anymore. I put books . . . → Read More: Book 990: The Farwalker’s Quest

2 comments   Book Reviews, World building

How to: Write for teens. Not you.

By admin, on July 4th, 2011%

Actually, it’s more how to NOT write for teens. With apologies to Jeff Foxworthy.

Names
If you’re working on a young adult novel, and all your girl characters are named Jenny, Michelle, and Lisa, you might be pushing 40.

I read an article ages ago, and if I could remember anything else about it, I would add the link, but one . . . → Read More: How to: Write for teens. Not you.

One comment   How To, Research