Stealing Parker

The best part about a good teen novel is that I really don't have to think.  Stealing Parker is another one of those entertaining books.  This book in the Hundred Oaks series is a great companion to Catching Jordan.  Subtly, the reader is able to follow the characters.

Parker is one girl who can ruin all of her dreams in one season...well, her mother helps her along the way.  She attempts to find who she is while dealing scandals who others define her through.

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The Last Chinese Chef

I loved, loved, loved this book.  When I was about 50 pages from finishing, I left the book at school for the weekend. I was literally heart broken as I could only think of reading the book.  It was torture!  

The book was well written, and I can't wait to be back in Asia.  I truly believe that I feel the same way about Asia as Maggie.  The book is well researched and well written with little twists and turns but just true great writing.  I can't wait to start another book by this author.