Showing posts with label Young Adult Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Young Adult Books. Show all posts

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Evidence of Things Not Seen, by Lindsey Lane, earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval



Evidence of Things Not Seen is an exploration of humanity as seen through the eyes of an eclectic collection of people all connected by a single location believed by one young man to be the portal to a parallel universe.  Tommy Smythe is a high-school brainiac obsessed with thoughts of particle physics and the concept of a multiverse.  When he goes missing, people begin to speculate upon his disappearance.  Some hypothesize he may have ventured out to find his biological parents.  Others surmise his easily distracted nature caused him to simply wander off.  Some even dare to imagine that he may have found a way to cross over to the parallel universe about which he so constantly obsesses.

The philosophical  meanderings of Tommy are revealed through snippets from his journal, further supporting the fact that Tommy truly believes in the possibilities of passing between physical states within space and time.  Author,  Lindsey Lane's experience as a playwright is evident in the powerful way in which she creates vignettes throughout this intriguing novel.  Pithy monologues of various characters as they ponder the whereabouts of Tommy, the "adorkable" genius who never quite seems to understand how to connect with people on an emotional level, help to further enhance this artfully penned work of fiction.

Evidence of Things Not Seen is an engaging and suspenseful novel which will stay with readers long after the last page has been turned.   This New-Adult Fiction work has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.   

--Evidence of Things Not Seen contains mature content.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Unveiling the Wizards' Shroud earns the CLC Seal of Approval


Unveiling the Wizards' Shroud is the tale of Owen, a boy who is the likely heir to his father's throne.  But Owen has no desire to become king and dreads the moment when, on his fifteenth birthday,  King Kendrick will most likely announce that he is to be his father's successor.  But when the king becomes ill, Owen's only hope is to turn to Cedric, the wizard who may have been responsible for his mother's death.

Author, Eric Price has crafted a gripping story, full of imagery, that draws the reader into Owen's quest which takes place in a fanciful world of magic and mystery.

Unveiling the Wizards' Shroud is an enjoyable read that would make a great movie for teens.  This book has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

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Friday, January 31, 2014

Once Upon A Road Trip earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval


 
 
Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the young adult book, Once Upon A Road Trip, written by  Angela Blount, has been selected to receive the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.  The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

Angela Blount has created an inspiring and enlightening coming-of-age book through the memoirs of her eighteen year old self.  Angeli is a bright girl, but she doesn't know where her life is heading.  Feeling overwhelmed by the sense that she should have a plan for her future, she decides to take a two month long solo road trip in a quest for self-discovery.  Somehow she hopes that along the way she will come to some sort of realization as to the direction she should take in life.  Her plan is to drive to various places throughout the U.S. and Canada where she will stay with a number of the people whom she has befriended through an internet chat-room.  Along the way she encounters obstacles, heartache and betrayal.

Once Upon A Road Trip is an engaging read with lots of interesting developments that keep the reader hinged to see what will happen next.  Blount tactfully addresses a multitude of subjects that young people often tend to encounter.  Young Angie has a beautiful soul and a strong faith which helps guide her through some challenging situations.  The undercurrent of her faith is a big part of what makes this book unique.  Angie's weaknesses and insecurities are no match for her faith which seems to keep her grounded.  Blount has done a terrific job of exposing Angie's vulnerabilities all the while highlighting her journey towards a deeper understanding of herself and the people in her life.  As the story progresses she slowly sheds some of her youthful naiveté and learns who she can and cannot trust --and ultimately lets go of her insecurities and allows herself to love and to be loved.

Children’s Literary Classics, an organization dedicated to furthering excellence in  children’s literature, takes great pride in its role to help promote classic children's literature which appeals to youth, while educating and encouraging positive values in the impressionable young minds of future generations.   To learn more about Children's Literary Classics, you may visit their website at www.clcawards.org or www.childrensliteraryclassics.com

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