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Janci Patterson
Janci Patterson writes fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary young adult novels. Her first book, CHASING THE SKIP, will be published by Henry Holt in 2012. Janci lives in Orem, Utah, with her husband, Drew Olds. When she's not writing, she manages Drew's painting business, and plays... show more
Janci Patterson writes fantasy, science fiction, and contemporary young adult novels. Her first book, CHASING THE SKIP, will be published by Henry Holt in 2012. Janci lives in Orem, Utah, with her husband, Drew Olds. When she's not writing, she manages Drew's painting business, and plays geek games of all kinds.
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Dang Rover: Cover to Cover
Dang Rover: Cover to Cover rated it 9 years ago
This was a nice, quick read from an indie who's getting a shot a success because Brandon Sanderson gave her a pretty nice recommendation on his blog. This is YA spy stuff. Jory and her parents are "Shifters"--they can change their body at will to look like anyone they want. They are spies for hire...
A Lot Like Dreaming
A Lot Like Dreaming rated it 12 years ago
After reading 200 pages of this novel, I gave up and skimmed the rest. I'm glad I did because from the reviews I've read about this, I didn't miss much. Chasing The Skip had an interesting story line and okay idea, I was hoping to like it. But instead I was left with very stiff, annoying characters ...
The Reading Geek
The Reading Geek rated it 12 years ago
I really enjoyed Chasing the Skip and finished it one sitting. It was a quick and enjoyable read about family and it even takes you on a bit of an adventure.Ricki is fifteen years old and has never really had much of a relationship with her father. After her mom leaves though she is stuck spending t...
kathymartin9237
kathymartin9237 rated it 12 years ago
This was the kind of contemporary story that really touched my heart. Ricki is on the road with the father she barely knows because her Mom took off and has been gone a month. Ricki's Mom has done this sort of thing before. But she is usually only gone for a week at a time and Ricki goes to her Gran...
The Page Sage
The Page Sage rated it 12 years ago
I can't say I disliked this book, but it's certainly not a favorite. The premise has so much potential- bounty hunting, forbidden love, broken families. It sounded like this would be packed with drama and tension (both suspenseful and romantic), but what I got was a slightly unrealistic novel focuse...
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