Cirese’s Pick: It’s Kind of a Funny Story
23 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reviews, Uncategorized
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini
“This book is about a boy named Craig who one day decides to commit suicide, but instead calls the suicide hotline which tells him to go to the nearest hospital. Thinking that he will be checked out in time for school the next morning, Craig checks himself in the adult psychiatric ward finding that he will have to stay there for FIVE DAYS!! Missing school in the process. Craig finds that he enjoys having fun with some crazy people in this amazing book!!!!!“–Cirese, 7th grade
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Campbell’s Pick: Does my Head Look Big in This?
17 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reviews, Uncategorized Tags: High School, Hijab, Muslims, Realistic Fiction
Does my Head Look Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah
“This book is about a Muslim girl in high school who faces a major decision regarding her faith. She already deals with a lot of teasing due to her beliefs, and is considering making a choice that will most likely inflict more bullying. She is thinking about wearing the hijab, or traditional headpiece, full-time. This decision affects her relationships with her family and with her friends, both positively and negatively. I thought this was a great debut novel and that it was very relatable and witty.”
–Campbell, 7th Grade
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Campbell’s Pick: The Pearl
27 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reviews, Uncategorized Tags: American dream, Mexico, Pearl divers
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
“This is a really quick and easy read about a poor fisherman named Kino who finds the Pearl of the World. He plans to sell the pearl so that he can get married and send his son to school. However, there are several wealthy people who look down upon Kino and his family and who want the pearl for themselves. When the object that was supposed to bring joy rips Kino’s life apart, the pearl permanently changes who Kino is as a person and takes away all that is important to him.”
–Campbell, 7th grade
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Maddie’s Pick: Breathless
24 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reviews, Uncategorized Tags: Family, Realistic Fiction
Breathless by Jessica Warman
“Katie is going to be a junior in high school, but this year is going to be different. Not because her brother tried to kill himself and is now getting help, yet again, for his mental illness. But, because she is going to boarding school. Things are starting to change for Katie, she’s joined the swim team and is on her way to being captain. Katie feels like that’s the only place she can truly be happy, underwater. Her boyfriend Drew seems to understand her love of water. And her room-mate and best friend Mazzie thinks it’s a little strange, but they get along great. Katie has made a new life for herself, one without her brother. In fact everyone thinks he’s dead. But, what happens when someone finds out he’s alive after all?”
–Maddie, 10th grade
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William’s Pick: Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
02 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Reviews Tags: Adventure, Science Fiction, Series
Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
“At a library program over the summer, Ms. Margaret told me about Maximum Ride. At the time, I didn’t have a book to read, so I figured “Why Not?”. It turned out being the best book I have read in twelve years. If you like suspense, action, and danger, Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment is right for you! I was amazed at this book, and when I discovered there was a whole series, I was hungry for more!”
–William 6th grade
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Maddie’s Pick: 10 Miles Past Normal
29 Nov 2011 Leave a Comment
in Reviews, Uncategorized Tags: Music, Realistic Fiction
Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O’Roark Dowell
“Janie, a high school girl, is trying to find out who she is. She’s been known her whole life as farm-girl due to the fact that she lives on a small farm with her family. But maybe there’s more to Janie maybe she’s not just farm girl. Janie is funny, charming and endearing. A great read for any girl.”
–Maddie, 10th Grade
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