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Nurses Three: On Call For Trouble (#4) By Jean Kirby

Posted on October 20, 2021 by mondomolly

Why is Linda so angry? What can I do to help? Another week in October, another Whitman girls’ series by Jean Kirby, AKA Jinny McDonnell AKA Virginia Bleecher McDonnell. Background: I’ve noted before the reasons for the enduring popularity of Nursing as profession for YA heroines, so it’s … Continue reading →

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Ode to Billy Joe By Herman Raucher

Posted on May 15, 2015 by mondomolly

Now, years after the whispers and rumors, the muddy Tallahatchie River gives up its secrets- the secrets within the haunting ballad that swept America. This week, another case of “What the hell did I just read?” Background: Well, to start … Continue reading →

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Hollywood Daughters #2: Overnight Sensation By Joan Lowery Nixon

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mondomolly

Cassie Martin has grown up as the daughter of superstar comedienne Abby Grant, but she’s never been impressed by the glamour of Hollywood… Background: The first volume of the Hollywood Daughters series dealt with former child star Abby “Cookie” Baynes and … Continue reading →

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Over The Hill At Fourteen By Jamie Callan

Posted on February 20, 2014 by mondomolly

Why didn’t anyone tell her that the biggest danger for a teen model was growing up? This cover is pretty much the girl-version of last week’s cover. Maybe Sylvia should date Marcus! (j/k: nobody should date Marcus) The cover photo … Continue reading →

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