A new student review of The Story of Owen

LaRayne posted a new student review of The Story of Owen . See the full review.

This is an amazing story which you will read in one day. When you read the discription you think it is going to be from Owen's perspective or even Lottie's. Never would you think it to be Siobhan, which makes it even more exciting because she is just as new to dragon slaying as you are, so you will share similar reactions. It has wonderful twists and will keep you up at night thinking about how it will all work out. Emily Kate Johnston is an amazing writer. This book is really appropriate and I would recommend it to age ten and up.
 

A new student review of Parrots Over Puerto Rico

scbazsali posted a new student review of Parrots Over Puerto Rico . See the full review.

Parrots Over Puerto Rico is a very sad book in some places but very happy at others. The author of this book wrote this book very well, and I very much enjoyed reading this book. I normally don’t enjoy reading non-fiction books, but when I saw the cover, I thought I would enjoy it very much because I love birds. And I loved it.

 

A new student review of Paper Hearts by S. R. Savell

lylea1028 posted a new student review of Paper Hearts by S. R. Savell. See the full review.

When reading this book, I felt I could understand the characters. They were very easy to relate to.

 

 

A new student review of Fabrick

Raj the Russian Elephant posted a new student review of Fabrick . See the full review.

I think the book is very good. If you want a book that has a lot of suspense, then this is the book for you.

A new student review of Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out

VBat posted a new student review of Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out . See the full review.

The transgender community is a topic very relevant in today's schools and political scene. Students are faced with the question of how they should treat transgender peers, and the national conversation on the legal and moral status of transgendered citizens is ongoing. 

Beyond Magenta gives voice to transgendered teens, and allows readers to see their side of the story. By sharing their personal stories and struggles, the teens have made their thoughts and feelings accessible to the average person. 

I am glad that I was able to read the stories contained in this book. I started reading with no intense opinion about the LGBTQ community, and left still not having an opinion. I did leave the book, however, with a deeper understanding of the community, and feel much more prepared to have intelligent discussions about the LGBTQ community in the future. 

I would recommend Beyond Magenta for mature teens interested in broadening their perspectives on the transgender community. 

A new student review of The How-To Handbook by Alexandra Johnson Martin Oliver

crabby posted a new student review of The How-To Handbook by Alexandra Johnson Martin Oliver. See the full review.

This little reference guide is super handy and practical! Its directions are easy to follow, using few technical terms. The skills taught will be useful to people of any and all ages. Since reading it, I’ve learned new techniques for numerous little challenges that pop up in life. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning simple and effective methods of going about everyday tasks.

 

A new student review of Birth By Fire's Embrace by Ashleigh Galvin

Ocasbff1 posted a new student review of Birth By Fire's Embrace by Ashleigh Galvin. See the full review.

 A great book jam packed with action and adventure and was exactly what I was craving.

A new student review of Labeled by Mark Salvatore

Jack posted a new student review of Labeled by Mark Salvatore. See the full review.

I can appreciate the main character's love of literature and enjoyed the references to Steinbeck, Thoreau and Emerson; however, I found it very difficult to connect with the VERY heavy drug usage.  Honestly, I would be wrapped up in the eloquent description of a cave on a beach along the Coast Highway only to have the author drop some acid toting free loaders into the picture.  I got to like Vinnie and became frustrated that the author did not spend time developing the honest and raw truths of Vinnie’s character flaws.  

A new student review of The Children of the King

moseso posted a new student review of The Children of the King . See the full review.

‘Children of the King’ is a satisfactory book. The title doesn't fit the story very much. It also takes a while to get into it. However, once the plot takes shape, the book does get pretty fascinating. Sonya Hartnett did not make me feel like part of the tale until Uncle Peregrine’s storytelling begins, and that doesn’t start until later in the story. Cecily and May kind of seem like real people, but because there’s magic in there that couldn’t possibly take place in real life, I have trouble believing them to real. Sonya Hartnett did a fine job finishing the book; it didn’t leave me wondering what happened after the end of the story, which is always excellent. I think the book is for age’s nine to twelve. ‘Children of the King’ is not an educational book. The time period is non-fiction, but the adventure the girls go on is fictional. If you like story- telling within the book and little bit of magic, then you’ll enjoy this book. 

A new student review of Waterfell

alison_S posted a new student review of Waterfell . See the full review.

Throughout Waterfell, Howard excels in sculpting complex, dynamic characters who evoke both the readers' sympathy as well as their annoyance. Unlike the bulk of teen beach-reads, Waterfell doesn't rely on vague stereotypes of "good" and "evil" to distinguish its characters. Rather, Nerissa, her adoptive brother Speio, bestie Jenna, and crush Lo all flaunt the nuances and imperfections of real-world human beings. Unlike real-world human beings, however, Nerissa and Lo seem incapable of disagreeing. And as adorable as their impossibly flawless romance might be, in the absence of conflict, Nerissa and Lo never get the chance to prove their sincerity. Waterfell unfurls at a somewhat lurching pace, the plot alternating between cutthroat under-the-sea espionage and lackadaisical high school melodrama. Although simply worded, Howard's prose flows effortlessly as water, rendering Waterfell a quick, compulsively readable thriller.