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Ghost World

Summary: Do you remember your friends from middle school? How about the ones from high school? You know, the amigos who you used to hang around with, who helped you get through puberty, and who helped develop who you are today. Now, were these friends the same ones you hung out with in college? Or, even as you entered your twenties? For the majority of us, the answer is "No." We change, we grow up, we develop different interests. In Ghost World , this is what happens to two close friends, Enid and Rebecca. Many people would list this novel as just another coming-of-age story, meaning an attainment of maturity within the characters, but it goes a bit deeper than that.  As you read about these two girls, you see two rebels without causes. They're angry and impatient with the world around them, critical of everyone including themselves. Initially they are the closest of friends, but as their relationship is revealed to us, you can't help but ask "Why?" You

A Town Called Dragon

Summary: A contemporary town with the name of Dragon has to have a reason for it's name, right? Well, in this sleepy, mountain town the residents seem to have forgotten why.  Now, this doesn't mean they're not taking advantage of their town's unique name. On the contrary, the entire town lives off of the name, making this a town a tourist attraction.  Unbeknownst to them, though, they are about to be reminded as to why their town is named Dragon. That's right, hidden in one of the mountains caves is the last dragon egg and certain events occur that end up hatching that egg.  Before they know it, these unprepared, caught-off-guard town folk must fight an actual dragon in order to survive.  Can the citizens get ready to battle a dragon?  Does anyone even now how to battle a dragon? In this unique tale, readers are about to find out. Reference: Judd Winick (2015). A Town Called Dragon . Legendary Comics. Burbank, California. Why I Picked It Up: I have to admi