Anne and Beka

Interesting Ode to Anne Frank.
Going back through my BoB entries, I noticed there was a strong representation of Anne Frank. Out of the 7 book clubs recorded 3 had Anne Frank. Interesting how many Genre's she fits into, and also interesting how many folks chose to read her for their pick. Another interesting tid bit. I have not read this book. Whaaa? you say... well I just haven't, not because I don't want to, I just never did... maybe its time.... we have a date Anne, you and I. I also watched Freedom Writers over the weekend. If you have not seen it, I highly recommend it. HIGHLY, but bring a tissue, or 8. It is a true story of Erin Gruwell, who picks a school to teach at that is known for its violence and poverty. Through love and patience she earns the respect of the students. She gets them to read the Diary of Anne Frank, and also encourages them to start weighting their own journals. They are so inspired they ask to have Miep Gies come visit them, and they earn the money to fly her to CA. * She is the woman who hid Anne and her family* at the visit she tells these Ghetto poor, gang influence children that they are the hero's not her... like I said... tissues..

Terrier - Beka Cooper: by Tamora Pierce

This is probably the 20th book I've read by Tamora. She is one of my favorite YA authoresses. Mostly because she writes about young female hero's and warriors that make you want to go out and be the best you can be. She also has a way of writing that just immerses you in the book. There are two series I was disappointed in, and that's because I did not agree with the path some of the heroines chose. But The Song of the Lioness Quartet, Protector of the Small), The Immortals, Daughter of the Lioness, and now Provost Dog. are all series I highly recommend. One thing I find cool about her series is they are all somehow connected. Lioness Quartet is the story of Alanna. Daughter of the Lioness is her Daughter, Provost Dog is the story of the Lioness's husband's great great great grandmother. Not all series are generations some are just friends or followers... but they all are connected.
Pierce also has a web board where she talks with fans and discusses Shero's (female hero's)

In the Terrier, Beka is a girl who grew up in the poorest neighborhood of the city, but has a magical ability to hear the whispers of the dead. Her greatest desire is to grow up and be a Dog (what they call the police or enforcers) Dog trainees are called Puppies, and this is the story of Beka the Puppy. She is a very independent and strong girl, but incredibly shy which hinders her work more than she'd like. There are some dark characters some outright funny characters and a Cat that is part God with purple eyes, who helps guide Beka.

PS - does anyone really read my reviews? just curious