Best Movies, Books, Games and More of 2010 (Ages 13
We've gone through all our issues of 2010 and scoured the pages for the best items to entertain the 13-16 year-old in your family. We've gone through all our issues of 2010 and scoured the pages for the best items to entertain the 13-16 year-old in your family.
Book
Bitter, Sweet by Laura Best ($11, Nimbus). Available at amazon.ca
Pru Burbidge has had a hard life. After a series of unfortunate events, young Pru is left with the burden of trying to keep herself and her three siblings out of foster care or orphanages, but soon curious neighbours become suspicious of their family’s goings-on and Pru’s challenges only heighten. Based in 1940s rural Nova Scotia, Bitter, Sweet showcases the loyalty between siblings and the importance of family. This engaging and thought-provoking tale is also a great literary time capsule that offers a slice of history from a less familiar part of Canada.
“The story seemed very real and honest even though it was sad, and I really like how it was written in first person.” MERCEDES, 14, BELFOUNTAIN, ONT.
