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Oct 29, 2018christinegrabowski rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The audio version of Dickensen Academy is in the works.
Oct 05, 2018Rtrryan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
There are so many things that I enjoyed about Christine Grabowski's first book, Dickensen Academy. It is a wonderfully written book that takes place in the mountains of the northwest. You are taken on the journey of Autumn's first year at…
Oct 03, 2018
I thought that Dickensen Academy was an exciting book that would have you relating to each page, and clinging to each word. I would recommend this book to anyone above 6th grade. The themes that you can relate to are hard parents,…
Sep 26, 2018theresalane rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Though this book is written for teen girls it was a pleasure to read it as an adult. It was fun to be transported into the unpredictable world of Autumn Mattison’s new life at Dickensen Academy. Reading from the view point of Autumn…
Sep 24, 2018
I really enjoyed this book which kept me roped in from the first page, although it probably will be best loved by my teenage daughter. This well written story follows Autumn Mattison as she enters a private boarding school in the…
Sep 22, 2018christinemgrabowski rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a young adult, coming of age fantasy set in Seattle and a secluded location in the Cascade Mountains. It is written by Christine Grabowski, a local author. You can watch the Book Trailer under the "More" tab.
Sep 22, 2018Skindra rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am always looking for great books for my teen daughter and when I started the reading the first paragraphs of Dickensen Academy I was hooked. It is sometimes hard to understand my teen’s mind and reading about the experiences of the…
Sep 19, 2018lisavold rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book as an adult and loved it, but I also will get it for my two nieces who are 11 and 14 and I think they will both love it. It is perfect for teen/tween because it has mystery but isn't graphically violent. I loved so many…
Sep 17, 2018Lorikell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book gave me chills from the start. Autumn is selected to attend a unique, invitation-only boarding high school in a remote area of Washington State. When she arrives, she and the other freshmen have no idea that the school has a…
Sep 15, 2018
Great story! Great writing! In a unique private high school in the Pacific Northwest, Autumn is an incoming freshman. Leaving home and away from her family (including her hovering dad), Autumn is nervous. Will she be able to make friends?…
Sep 14, 2018bjandlaura rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A delightful read for young teens. I find that most young adult novels fall into one of two categories: they are either heavily fantastical or firmly rooted in reality. "Dickensen Academy" is a gratifying blend of both worlds. The fantasy…
Sep 14, 2018qresrene rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An imaginative and creative story for young adults. The book inspires and captivates its audience as a page turner from beginning to end. Filled with intrigue, suspense, current and real adolescent challenges, readers will appreciate the…
Sep 13, 2018stefanieong rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My daughter couldn’t put it down! Once my 12-year-old daughter started reading this book she couldn’t put it down! We just received the book last week, and she is already re-reading it. Here is her review: Dickensen Academy is a…
Sep 13, 2018Looper16 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Dickensen Academy is the debut novel by author Christine Grabowski. Cover to end, this book was amazing. In just looking at the cover, the book pulled me in. You see what Autumn Mattison sees – a large daunting structure – but there…
Sep 12, 2018Michelewilliams rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT READ! Event as an adult, I do periodically pick up young adult novels to relive the magic and excitement of reading I remember as a budding teenager. Dickensen Academy is an intriguing story about a teenage girl that chooses to…
Sep 11, 2018Jawbunny rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An engaging page turner that appeals to readers young and not-so-young! The plot is engaging and hooked me right away. The book's heroine, Autumn, is a complex yet relatable character, and Grabowski's use of language accurately captures…
Sep 11, 2018
What a creative plot! Even after finishing the book I’m wondering at all the different things that are possible at Dickensen Academy, can’t wait for more. Teens and adults alike will love this book. The main character, Autumn, is…
Sep 06, 2018christinegrabowski rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Christine Grabowski is a local author, and Dickensen Academy is based both in Seattle and a secluded section of the Cascade Mountains.