A new student review of Hearts of Stone by Kathleen Ernst

posted a new student review of Hearts of Stone by Kathleen Ernst. See the full review.

Hearts of Stone is set in the mid 1800's right in the middle of the Civil War. The main character Hannah struggles with difficult decisions throughout the book. She finds herself homeless with 3 other siblings, hungry, and heartbroken. Her father went off to join the union and died, and her mother soon after that dies from stress, and heartache. Hannah faced with no other option decides that the only way she can keep her family together is to travel thousands of miles to Nashville. There they hope to find their only living relative.

I really enjoyed this book. I know a lot about the Civil War, but I didn't know how bad it was for the children. I know the book was fictional but I'm sure children really did pick cigar buds off the street just so they could have a little bit of food to keep them going one more day. I also felt really bad for Hannah, because the Civil War did put friends against friends and family members against family members. And being young, your confused and it was understandable why she cut off all ties with her best friend just because he was a confederate.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7

Reviewer Age: 17

Reviewer City, State and Country: Dundee, Oregon USA

A new student review of Hearts of Stone by Kathleen Ernst

posted a new student review of Hearts of Stone by Kathleen Ernst. See the full review.

Hearts of Stone is set in the mid 1800's right in the middle of the Civil War. The main character Hannah struggles with difficult decisions throughout the book. She finds herself homeless with 3 other siblings, hungry, and heartbroken. Her father went off to join the union and died, and her mother soon after that dies from stress, and heartache. Hannah faced with no other option decides that the only way she can keep her family together is to travel thousands of miles to Nashville. There they hope to find their only living relative.

I really enjoyed this book. I know a lot about the Civil War, but I didn't know how bad it was for the children. I know the book was fictional but I'm sure children really did pick cigar buds off the street just so they could have a little bit of food to keep them going one more day. I also felt really bad for Hannah, because the Civil War did put friends against friends and family members against family members. And being young, your confused and it was understandable why she cut off all ties with her best friend just because he was a confederate.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7

Reviewer Age: 17

Reviewer City, State and Country: Dundee, Oregon USA

A new student review of Hearts of Stone by Kathleen Ernst

posted a new student review of Hearts of Stone by Kathleen Ernst. See the full review.

Hearts of Stone is set in the mid 1800's right in the middle of the Civil War. The main character Hannah struggles with difficult decisions throughout the book. She finds herself homeless with 3 other siblings, hungry, and heartbroken. Her father went off to join the union and died, and her mother soon after that dies from stress, and heartache. Hannah faced with no other option decides that the only way she can keep her family together is to travel thousands of miles to Nashville. There they hope to find their only living relative.

I really enjoyed this book. I know a lot about the Civil War, but I didn't know how bad it was for the children. I know the book was fictional but I'm sure children really did pick cigar buds off the street just so they could have a little bit of food to keep them going one more day. I also felt really bad for Hannah, because the Civil War did put friends against friends and family members against family members. And being young, your confused and it was understandable why she cut off all ties with her best friend just because he was a confederate.

Rating (0 - 10 scale): 7

Reviewer Age: 17

Reviewer City, State and Country: Dundee, Oregon USA

A new student review of The Summer I Saved the World . . . in 65 Days by Michele Weber Hurwitz

Peace8747 posted a new student review of The Summer I Saved the World . . . in 65 Days by Michele Weber Hurwitz. See the full review.

I loved this book a lot. It inspired me to get up and do something good. I also liked how realistic the book was. My favorite character was Nina because she was so great at being anonymous. I would recommend it to anyone.

It was a great book! There is no swearing or explicit content, so pretty much anyone can read it.  I would recommend this book to people ages 10-99!

          

A new student review of Boys of Blur by N. D. Wilson

Pikachu posted a new student review of Boys of Blur by N. D. Wilson. See the full review.

I suggest this book to everyone who likes action and adventure. I thought this was a really cool book. It’s exiting. I think it hooks you into the book. My favorite part was when Charlie ran through the football stadium.  

A new student review of Life, Love, and Surviving High School by Ann Herrick

ninanx posted a new student review of Life, Love, and Surviving High School by Ann Herrick. See the full review.

The book "Life, Love, and Surviving highschool" by Ann Herrick was a humorous, relatable, and compulsive read. 

I enjoyed how Becca was a character that the reader can easily relate to, although she sometimes makes disagreeable mistakes. She is funny, smart, shy, and sometimes insecure. She often gets stuck in dilemas which are very common in high school.

Furthermore, I admired how realistic the conflicts and situations in the story were. Such as having a best friend (Claire), trying to fit in with the rest of the people in school, and boy drama. Becca decides to focus on her school and do her work. But when Colt and Brent come along, things come crashing down. Becca gets distracted and caught up in boy drama and love and forgets about school. This part makes the story come to life and be interesting, since there were many twists and turns. I was reading this constantly and nonstop, so much that I couldn't even put down my tablet/phone!

Overall, I would recommend this book to any current middle schooler or high schooler because there are so many things that are relatable, and I honestly enjoyed this book more than I expected!

A new student review of Guiamo(Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo)Book1 by Marshall Best

shan311 posted a new student review of Guiamo(Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo)Book1 by Marshall Best. See the full review.

This interesting book is a page-turner and made me read the whole book. It made me never want to stop reading. This book is for people who like Ancient History, Roman Mythology, and Adventure. It is interesting and unique.

A new student review of Notes to Self by Avery Sawyer

Alexissmiezek posted a new student review of Notes to Self by Avery Sawyer. See the full review.

I liked the book a lot! Very well written and it kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! The only thing I wish was a little different about the book was how it kept jumping back between the past and present and how the one character just got the guy. Besides those two minor flaws, the book was very amazing. I would definitely recommend this book to many people! 4 stars!

A new student review of WhipEye by Geoffrey Saign

sschu5 posted a new student review of WhipEye by Geoffrey Saign. See the full review.

The plot really shows how amazing this book is. I love how there were so many details in the story; it really makes you feel as if you are in the story. The story itself is pure genius, because put together a villain, two heros, a savior, magical creatures, and slaved magical creatures and you have an awesome story. It’s the uniqueness of it that makes it worth reading. Both of the main characters are going through hard times, so it puts the story together. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

A new student review of There Will Come A Time by Carrie Arcos

crabby posted a new student review of There Will Come A Time by Carrie Arcos. See the full review.

Mark’s narrative, while a tad clichéd at times, is surprisingly potent. The way he copes with his trauma is grippingly authentic and relatable; he is quite young, and he is still developing his own sense of self even as he tries to understand the sister he lost. Mark’s struggles with grief and guilt mingle realistically with the odd bits of happiness that crop up unexpectedly in his life, like his growing relationship with Grace’s best friend, Hanna, or his family telling stories around the Christmas tree. Mark’s healing process is never portrayed as black and white. It is infinitely messy and complicated, and this complexity makes the story and its characters incredibly genuine. The author manages to tackle a very heavy subject without becoming excessively dark or depressing. This novel has a lot to offer, and without a doubt, other readers will soon become as fond of Mark as I am.